Brands building on the World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup now in full swing, GDR’s John O’Sullivan explores how brands are using the opportunity to have some fun, promote serious issues and drive sales Unless you’ve been living under a…
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Watch: GDR CEO Kate Ancketill on BBC Breakfast
15 June 2018 -
Customer experience, E-commerce, Omnichannel retail, Retail design, Retail innovation, Retail technology, Retail trends
GDR’s CEO Kate Ancketill appeared on BBC Breakfast this week to discuss how physical stores can survive this inflection point for retail Last week department store chain House of Fraser became the latest traditional retailer to…
Brand storytelling at Innisfree’s Seoul flagship
Korean beauty brand Innisfree’s flagship store is a green oasis in Seoul's busy Myeongdong shopping district. GDR’s Babette Schossau paid it a visit to see how the brand uses the space to communicate its ethos. Innisfree…
GDR visits… Zara at Westfield Stratford
31 May 2018 -
Customer experience, E-commerce, Fashion, Omnichannel retail, Retail innovation, Retail technology, technology
GDR’s Charlie Lloyd took a trip to Zara’s new flagship at Westfield Stratford City, a tech-driven space that aims to make the brand’s physical and online shopping experiences more seamless than ever before. The new…
GDR visits … The Harrods Wine Shop
24 May 2018 -
Architecture, Customer experience, Design, Retail design, Retail innovation, Retail technology, Retail trends
GDR’s Harriet Cox visited Harrods’ newly refurbished fine wine and spirits room to find out how the London department store has enhanced the shopping experience using storytelling, sensory elements, self-discovery and responsive digital touchpoints. Luxury…
The best branded Royal Wedding campaigns
With brands going into overdrive to put their mark on the celebrations for this weekend’s Royal Wedding, we pick out the best and the most memorable campaigns, limited-edition products and activations from the US and the…
The rapid development of Blockchain
11 May 2018 -
Blockchain, brand values, Customer experience, E-commerce, Provenance, Sustainability, technology, Value chain
GDR SVP Global Innovation Alex Sbardella explores how the potential use cases for Blockchain are multiplying rapidly. Last month I went to the IoT Tech Expo 2018 in London’s Olympia, which also incorporates the Blockchain Expo…
The top four start-ups at the Retail Business Technology Expo
4 May 2018 -
Customer experience, Design, Omnichannel retail, Retail design, Retail innovation, Retail technology, technology
GDR SVP Global Innovation Alex Sbardella picks out his favourite start-ups from this week’s Retail Business Technology Expo in London. The Retail Business Technology Expo is a great place for retailers to buy technology that…
Walmart2World and the convergence of retail and finance
GDR Innovation Researcher Charlie Lloyd explores how Walmart’s latest initiative mirrors the convergence of retail and finance in China This month, US grocery giant Walmart announced the launch of a new programme, Walmart2World. The scheme…
GDR visits… Benetton Oxford Street
12 April 2018 -
Architecture, brand values, Customer experience, Retail branding, Retail design, Retail innovation, Retail technology, Retail trends, technology
Italian clothing brand United Colors of Benetton launched a vibrant, tech-enhanced new flagship in London’s Oxford Street last month. GDR’s Hannah Hunt paid it a visit to see how the brand immerses shoppers in its activist…