Dark Patterns: Study Reveals A Need To Reassess Current Regulatory Focus
With around 27 per cent of consumers encountering dark patterns in offline environments, the report suggests that deceptive design is not exclusive to digital platforms
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Only 20-25% Of India’s 850 Mn Internet Users Shop Online, Says McKinsey
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 28, 2025
The report says that the next wave of ecommerce growth is expected to be fuelled by two factors: increasing penetration in newer segments and deeper penetration into tier-two and tier-three cities
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Intense Competition Dents BigBasket’s Turnover In FY25
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 25, 2025
BigBasket’s business-to-consumer (B2C) unit, Innovative Retail Concepts’ fiscal year 2025 turnover dipped 3 per cent to Rs 7,673.44 crore
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Non-metros, SMBs Top Charts In Amazon India’s Prime Day 2025
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 21, 2025
Over 68 per cent of small and medium businesses (SMBs) participating in the event hailed from tier two to three cities and beyond
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Consumer Affairs Minister Eyes Curbing Digital Dark Patterns
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 21, 2025
In an earlier meeting with key representatives from major industry players, Pralhad Joshi noted the importance of responsible industry behaviour
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Flipkart Minutes Sees 5X Surge For Monsoon Essentials
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 17, 2025
Demand for umbrellas, raincoats, mops and anti-frizz serums spikes across metros as Flipkart Minutes becomes go-to platform for season-specific needs As monsoon rains swept across India, Flipkart Minutes witnessed a significant surge in demand for weather-specific essentials, underlining the platform’s growing relevance in addressing real-time seasonal needs. The quick commerce arm of Flipkart reported […]
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Amazon Turns Mumbai Into Beauty Innovation Hub At Beautyverse 2025
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 15, 2025
From tech-powered beauty trials to celebrity panels and brand showcases, Amazon Beautyverse brings immersive discovery, inclusivity and innovation to the Indian beauty space Amazon India transformed Mumbai into the epicentre of beauty innovation with the second edition of Amazon Beautyverse, an exclusive, invite-only event presented by Maybelline in association with Bella Vita, Wishcare, and […]
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Flipkart’s GOAT Sale Returns From July 12–17
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 11, 2025
Featuring live commerce, flash drops, SuperCoins, and bank offers, the 2025 GOAT Sale promises a personalised and high-value shopping experience for millions of Indian consumers and sellers Flipkart, India’s homegrown ecommerce giant, has announced the return of its much-awaited GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Sale, scheduled to run from 12 to 17 July 2025, […]
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Rapid Expansion, Dark Stores Driving Quick Commerce Surge
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 11, 2025
Players are not only growing stock-keeping units (SKUs) and introducing premium and D2C product lines but also monetising storefronts with in-app advertising and brand placements
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Flipkart Brings Smartphone Exchange To Its Hyperlocal Platform
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 11, 2025
The smartphone exchange program is now live in select pin codes across Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai on Flipkart Minutes