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D2C Brands outpace marketplaces with 64% increase in festive Sales
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands saw a 64% increase in orders during the recent sale, outpacing marketplaces, which had a 26% growth from last year, Gokwik...
Swiggy Instamart faces criticism for adding free Tomatoes to cart, netizens slam
A Bengaluru man’s post went viral after he criticised Swiggy Instamart for adding free tomatoes to his order. Though the 500 grams of tomatoes...
Blinkit rolls out 10-minute return option for clothing and footwear
Quick commerce giant Blinkit has rolled out a return option for clothing and footwear in select cities such as Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and...
Swiggy delivers 11,000 vada pavs in collaboration with Singham Again team, sets world record
Food delivery platform, Swiggy and the team of Singham Again set a new Guinness World Record for the largest vada pav order in one...
Timberland returns to India via Reliance Retail, now available on AJIO
American Outdoor apparel and footwear company Timberland has returned through Reliance Retail and is now available on AJIO's fashion platform. Previously, Timberland closed its...
As competition heats up in quick commerce, Blinkit scraps ‘zero notice period’ policy
As competition heats up in the quick commerce sector and the fight for talent becomes increasingly fierce, Zomato-owned Blinkit has reportedly updated its employment...
AICPDF calls for investigation into delivery practices of quick commerce and e-commerce firms
The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), representing distributors of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), has expressed concerns regarding the delivery practices of quick...
Amazon Business reports 134% YoY growth in corporate gifting store during Great Indian Festival
Amazon's B2B marketplace Amazon Business reported a 134% year-on-year growth in its corporate gifting store during the first ten days of the Amazon Great...
Amazon reduces 3-12% selling fees to boost SMB earnings this festive season
On Thursday October 10, Amazon announced a 3-12% cut in selling fees for groceries, fashion, and electronics to help sellers earn more and offer...
Ferns N Petals launches 30-minute fast delivery service in 36 cities
Ferns N Petals (FNP), a gifting platform, announced on Friday, October 11 that it has launched a new 30-minute delivery service in 36 cities...
Central Govt to act against e-commerce brands for violating dark pattern norms
The government plans to act against e-commerce companies after getting complaints about them breaking dark pattern rules during festive sales. The Central Consumer Protection...
India’s e-commerce sales soar to $6.5 billion in first week of festive season, see 26% YOY growth
The online marketplaces in India did grow by a rather impressive 26 percent year-over-year in terms of festive sales, amounting to $6.5 billion (55,000...