In an era where AI assistants know us better than we know ourselves and digital innovations are redefining, decision-makers need clear guidance. The webinar ‘Retail Trends 2026’ on 27 August 2025 with renowned retail futurist Kate Ancketill delivers just that: a comprehensive picture of the seismic forces that are fundamentally reshaping our shopping and consumption behaviour.
Webinar Details
- Date: 27 August 2025
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Language: English/German
- Speaker: Kate Ancketill, CEO & Founder, GDR
What to expect from the ‘Retail Trends 2026’ webinar
In this webinar, Kate Ancketill will guide you through the most exciting developments in the global retail landscape. She will demonstrate how agentic AI is redefining the customer journey and explore the impact of digital transformation on physical retail. Drawing on leading retail innovations from Tokyo to Dubai, you’ll discover how brands are responding to the challenges of the dopamine economy while creating credible customer experiences. This webinar offers valuable insights for anyone looking to understand the future of retail – and the opportunities it presents.
Webinar Highlights
- Agentic AI and the Digital Revolution
How new technologies are fundamentally transforming physical retail and leisure experiences. - Understanding the Dopamine Economy
What drives short-term reward – and how brands can still build long-term loyalty in a fast-paced consumer world. - Global Retail Innovations
The most forward-thinking concepts from Tokyo to Dubai – and how visionary brands attract attention and purchasing power. - Social Commerce Strategies
How social platforms are turning into marketplaces – and what successful brands are doing to build trust, community and buying momentum.
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About the Speaker: Kate Ancketill
Kate Ancketill is the CEO and founder of GDR/London, a consultancy specialising in trends, futures research, and strategy. With over 25 years of experience in retail innovation, she works with more than 30 of the world’s largest brands, including P&G, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Sephora and LEGO. As a sought-after industry expert, she has been delivering the trend keynote at the NRF Big Show – the world’s largest retail technology trade fair for over a decade.
In 2025, Kate Ancketill was honoured with the prestigious ‘Best AI & Future Technology Speaker 2025’ award by a distinguished jury – a recognition of her exceptional expertise and visionary influence in the fields of artificial intelligence and future technology.
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