Shoppers are looking to their favourite brands to provide immersive, in-person experiences post-pandemic. But how do companies reset their retail strategy without damaging brand identity? Gucci Circolo Shoreditch delivers an experiential retail space offering a fresh insight into house codes.

Fears about buying haute couture over the web may have ebbed away, but many luxury shoppers are still hesitant about getting high-end jewelry this way. Pietra is hoping to change that with a model built on transparency and collaboration, allowing people to buy high-end pieces with peace of mind.

In New York, it’s possible to spend $18 on a single cup of coffee, yet while it may be higher quality than a regular old americano, not everyone can justify such an indulgence. Enter Locol, a 'revolutionary fast food chain' that’s on a mission to make artisanal food and drink affordable.

For luxury fashion brands that have long relied on their prestige and exclusivity to court new customers, change is afoot. As they face up to a pandemic-induced recession and young shoppers who are digitally-savvy and socially conscious, how are they adapting to earn and maintain loyalty?