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A branch of this mid-priced department-store chain is in the Nordstan mall.
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A branch of this mid-priced department-store chain is in the Nordstan mall.
Sweden's leading auction house, Bukowskis, is on Avenyn.
For a memorable antiques-buying experience, check out Göteborgs Auktionsverk. There's a large amount of very good silver, porcelain, and jewelry hidden among the more trashy items.
If you are looking to buy Swedish arts and crafts and glassware, visit the various shops in Kronhusbodarna. They have been selling traditional, handcrafted quality goods, including silver and gold jewelry, watches, and handblown glass, since the 18th century.
Try the local branch of NK for upscale men's and women's fashions and excellent household goods.
Head here for a broad selection of Nudie Jeans, the cool streetwear label born in Göteborg.
There are several large food markets in the city area, but the most impressive is Saluhallen. Built in 1889, the barrel-roofed, wrought-iron, glass, and brick building stands like a monument to industrial architecture. Everything is available at this food hall, from fish, meat, and bakery products to deli foods, herbs and spices, coffee, cheese, and even just people-watching.
In the same street-corner location for at least two generations, Ströms sells clothing of high quality and good taste.
Women's clothing of high quality and a mildly conservative style is available at Ströms.
STUK sells American-influenced classics, including some great outerwear, in denim and cotton for the fashion-conscious shopper.