We’re delighted to introduce our eight Transformational Trends for 2024. Each year, our team of business futurists sets the top macrotrends that stand out as […]
Welcome to GDR Futures 88
With 2023 drawing to a close, it’s time to reflect one last time on the developments we’ve witnessed throughout the year. In Power Shifts, we’re […]
Welcome to Futures 87
With autumn now getting underway, it’s time to take stock of how the key trends for 2023 are moving on. In Holistic Regeneration, we explore […]
The role of AI in shaping creativity and innovation for the future
In the last few years AI has developed at an exponential rate and we now stand poised on the edge of one of the most […]
Welcome to GDR Futures 86
At the start of 2023 we developed a new set of megatrends to support our Foresight Framework. We’re now halfway through the year and the […]
Retail experience roundtable at Samsung KX
On Tuesday 11 July, GDR and POPAI co-hosted a roundtable discussion on Retail Experience at Samsung KX in Coal Drops Yard, London. GDR Strategy Director […]
Jet-Set Luxe: The Revival of Luxury Retail through Resort Pop-Ups
With consumer appetite for travel steadily returning to pre-pandemic levels, luxury brands are hosting seasonal resort pop-ups that bridge the gap between retail experience and […]
Retail Round-up: Our Top 5 AI Case Studies
Welcome to our round-up of case studies showcasing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the retail industry. Undoubtedly the buzziest topic of 2023, […]
Smart Restaurants: Streamlining Service with Tech
Restaurants in the fast-casual sector are introducing innovations that help make the customer experience smoother than ever, while streamlining operations behind the scenes. Record inflation […]
Retail in LATAM: The New Consumer Duality
GDR Strategy Director Ella Sy recently returned from a speaking tour of Latin America (LATAM), where she met with retailers and tech industry insiders in […]