De Bijenkorf (l'Alveare) è il più grande magazzino di Amsterdam e si può comparare con Harrods a Londra e KDW a Berlino. Si trova nel centro della città e offre una vasta varietà di merce, inclusi vestiti firmati da stilisti internazionali, cosmetici, mobili, giochi, gioielli, scarpe, cd, libri, prelibatezze, regali, oggetti da cucina etc. Anche se non si può definire economico, chiunque venga per fare compere troverà qualcosa da comprare in questo grande magazzino dal magnifico aspetto. De Bijenkorf fornisce anche servizi come la tax free, un guardaroba, una macchina ATM, un parcheggio custodito e diversi ristoranti.
The brand Tip de Bruin is renowned in Amsterdam. Located in the heart of the city, its reputation can be credited to reasonable prices and high quality clothing for men. Tuxedos, business suits, dress-coats and suits are all available at extremely at a value for money. They also house designer labels like Armani, Stone Island, Hugo Boss and Versace.
The Society Shop, located near Vondelpark, in the center of the city, is famous for its high quality products and excellent customer service. The wooden interior lends the shop a cozy feel, although the style here is definitely modern. They offer a section of suits, evening dress and casual clothing, and hold the exclusive rights to some brand names in The Netherlands. Suits made by the American brand Harvey Lewis & Sons and casual clothing by Concept One are examples of some of the high profile brands that are sold here. Business suits can be tailor-made with a delivery time of about three weeks. A 24-hour service is also available upon request, in order to avoid wait time and parking problems altogether.