ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Dahlia is joined by Kate Ancketill to discuss AI, identity and the future of shopping.
They discuss the rapid pace of change within retail (and generally within the world) and what this means for how we live, what we wear and obviously our stress levels.
Kate shares her insights on how shopping is going to evolve and how the rise of agentic AI will enable very new ways for us to access fashion advice, style tips and build up our confidence as we shop.
Kate is the CEO and founder of trends, foresight and strategy consultancyGDR.
For 25 years she has been the innovation partner to over 30 of the world’s largest brands, P&G, Tesco, Target, Sephora, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Moet Hennessy, Costa Coffee, The BBC, Clorox and Lego. She uses GDR’s professional research and strategy expertise to distil immensely complex global subjects into visually spectacular, crystal-clear narratives with actional take-outs. From climactic and economic headwinds to demographics and the advance of exponential technologies, she contextualises big shifts in consumer trends and demonstrates successful commercial adaptation, inspiring audiences with her optimism and giving them practical strategies for short and medium-term success.
