India is a highly dispersed country with 7 lakh villages, 7000 towns, 19,100 pin codes spanning 1.54 lakh post offices, 766 districts in 28 states and 6 Union Territories. Catering to people in such a diversified geographical map is equivalent to meeting needs of population in 35 countries. This includes all the complex situations arising […]
Sneakers are becoming increasingly popular in India, with a revenue forecast of USD 2.80 billion for the fiscal year of 2024. This is according to a recent report by Statista, which highlights the growing trend of sneakers being seen as more than just footwear. This revelation underscores the expanding allure of sneakers, which have transcended […]
Amazon Seller Services, which handles the Amazon marketplace in India, said its US parent invested Rs 830 crore in the firm. Amazon Seller Services said it allocated 830 million equity shares to Amazon Corporate Holdings Ltd and Amazon.com.inc as part of the financial injection. On 19 January, Amazon invested Rs 350 crore in Pay (India), the […]
Alibaba Group is reportedly exploring the sale of various consumer sector assets, including its grocery business Freshippo and retailer RT-Mart, as part of a strategy shift towards its core ecommerce business, Reuters reported. The move aligns with the company’s focus on divesting non-core, unprofitable units, it said. Talks with potential investors, both strategic and financial, […]
Flipkart on Wednesday said that it will begin offering free same-day delivery of items across many categories in February. The facility would initially be offered in 20 cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati, Ludhiana, Nagpur, Siliguri, Vijayawada, and Coimbatore, according to a statement from the Bengaluru-based firm. Products across categories like mobile phones, fashion, beauty products, […]
Retailers gear up for Budget 2024, seeking tax cuts, green push and digital boost. With the expected growth rate in mind, retailers are looking forward to specific measures in the Interim Budget 2024. They are expecting government support in terms of taxes and incentives to boost the sector’s growth. “Reducing gross and services tax (GST) […]
The retail industry anticipates a transformative year ahead with a focus on innovation, sustainable practices, and robust growth, driven by changing customer experiences, AI integration and more With a rollercoaster ride of large highs in 2023, the retail sector is set to begin a period of exciting growth driven by innovation and changing customer experience. […]
Beauty and personal care (BPC) products in the burgeoning D2C segment emerged as the largest selling category in India after about 3.7 lakh packs of Vitamin C Serum were sold during 2023, according to GoKwik’s network data report. The highest repeat rate was also observed in BPC at 30 per cent, followed by fashion at […]
Meesho’s operating revenue grew by 77 per cent to Rs 5,735 crore for FY 2023 against Rs 3,232 crore in FY 2022, while incurring a loss of Rs 3,247 crore, according to a media report on Friday. The company highlighted that its loss for FY 2023, narrowed by 48 per cent to Rs 1,675 crore. […]
A look into the headlines that caught the reader’s interest most in the year gone. India’s Ecommerce Logistics Market All Set To Witness Exponential Growth India’s logistics sector has emerged as a market differentiator, with an increasing emphasis on efficiency and visibility within the supply chain. Recently, India made significant progress on the World Bank’s […]
