Zepto Scales Automation Operations Pan India
Co-founder Aadit Palicha states that operations and tech teams have implemented automation across its backend supply chain over the past 12 months
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Emiza, Raymond Partner For Ecommerce Fulfilment
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- November 4, 2025
Emiza partners with Raymond to manage e-commerce fulfilment, handling 1.45 million annual shipments and enhancing delivery speed, accuracy, and customer experience.
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Festive Quick Commerce Orders To Surge 120–140%
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- October 9, 2025
ColdStar logistics has forecasted record festive demand surge as policy-led consumer optimism lifts quick commerce sector India’s festive season is expected to bring a sharp surge in quick commerce orders, projecting a 120–140 per cent year-on-year rise in online demand as per ColdStar Logistics report.The company attributed the increase to stronger consumer sentiment following recent […]
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VIP Industries’ Caprese Taps Prozo To Power Next-gen Supply Chain
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- September 8, 2025
By entrusting its end-to-end supply chain to Prozo, Caprese aims to deliver a faster, more agile, and customer-centric experience
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Showroom B2B Sets Up New Manufacturing Unit To Boost Apparel Supply Chain
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 29, 2025
The company notes that the new manufacturing unit is expected to generate an additional USD eight million in annual revenue
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India’s Retail Sector To See Cautious Expansion In 2024
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 12, 2024
In 2024, among the retail categories, the home décor segment is likely to expand in online and offline formats, while fashion and apparel players will continue expanding in tier-I cities across malls and high streets, according to a report ‘2024 India Market Outlook’ by CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. Domestic jewellery brands are also expected […]
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Mumbai’s Subko Brews Up $10 Mn Investment Led By Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- March 26, 2024
A study on Tuesday revealed that the Indian manufacturing sector stood as the most targeted industry for ransomware extortion in 2023. The study by Palo Alto Networks said on a global level a 49 per cent YoY increase was observed in multi-extortion ransomware attacks from 2022 to 2023 and before 2023 LockBit ransomware remained the […]
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Godrej & Boyce Targets Growth With Expansion In Smaller Indian Cities
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- March 4, 2024
Godrej & Boyce is set to invest approximately Rs 40 crore over the next three years to expand its distribution network for consumer brands in tier-II and tier-III cities. The company, known for selling interior solutions, furniture, appliances and locks, aims to double its footprint to more than 400 towns by FY27 with these fresh […]
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Nestle, Danone Moderate Price Increases Amid Falling Inflation
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 24, 2024
Danone and Nestle, the leading consumer goods companies, said on Thursday that they will slow price rises in 2024, following two years of hikes that pushed many buyers to seek cheaper alternatives for essential items such as yoghurt and coffee. However, Danone, which owns brands such as Evian and Badoit waters and Activia yoghurt, warned that prices […]
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Hershey, Cadbury Brace For More Price Hikes As Cocoa Costs Rise
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 16, 2024
The producers of chocolate brands, Hershey and Cadbury, are contemplating further price adjustments to counteract an unprecedented surge in cocoa prices. Despite facing challenges such as reduced consumer purchases and potential impacts on profits due to inflation, these chocolate makers have consistently passed on the escalating costs to their customers. Over the past year, cocoa […]