As H&M launches its Singular Society retail concept, GDR’s Managing Editor John O’Sullivan explores the recent rise of membership-based retail propositions. The H&M Group has launched an innovative subscription-based lifestyle brand called Singular Society selling items…
As we wind down for the holidays and prepare for 2021, we wanted to share some inspirational seasonal content with you, from brands and innovators who are doing things a little bit differently this Christmas. See…
As Westfield London encourages its customers to rent their Christmas decorations this year, GDR’s John O’Sullivan explores 2020’s best new access-over-ownership propositions. Westfield London is promoting the sustainability-focused access-over-ownership trend this Christmas via a pop-up store…
GDR’s innovation strategist Charlie Lloyd identifies five brands helping to lighten the load for consumers during a challenging holiday period. The holidays are upon us, and although they might not take quite the same form as…
We’re delighted to confirm that GDR CEO Kate Ancketill will be giving the retail trends keynote at the NRF’s flagship event for the fourth time in January 2021. The world’s largest retail conference and expo is being held…
GDR’s John O’Sullivan highlights five companies from sectors hugely disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic that are fighting back by diversifying their offers. While this year has undoubtedly been the most difficult in living memory for hospitality…
GDR's Charlie Lloyd explores how carbon emissions are becoming a big consideration for consumers and a key differentiator for brands Since 2013 when the traffic light scheme was introduced in the UK, it has become second nature…
GDR’s John O’Sullivan explores how small brands, hyper-local offers and luxury will make this year’s hotly-anticipated 11.11 Shopping Festival unlike any before. In recent years Alibaba’s livestream-powered 11.11 Shopping Festival has cemented its place as the…
In the fourth episode of our In Conversation With series, GDR CEO Kate Ancketill talks to entrepreneur PY Gerbeau, the brains behind Disneyland Paris and The Millenium Dome, about his latest venture: a £3.5bn, 535-acre “entertainment…
GDR CEO Kate Ancketill puts the anti-ageing credentials of NAD+ to the test. According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch: “One of the biggest investment opportunities over the next decade will be in companies working to…