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Foodtech giant Swiggy has appointed Supriya Shankar, a former Lenskart executive, as Vice President of its events and experience vertical. Shankar brings over a decade of experience from companies like OYO, Zomato, and Airtel."I look forward...
A slowdown in user addition over the last few quarters has led online food-delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy to prioritize increasing the frequency of orders from existing customers as a means to drive growth.During fiscal 2024,...
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Consumers stay indoors as scorching heat drives surge in demand for essentials on e-commerce platforms
E-commerce platforms are experiencing a surge in the demand for essentials like groceries, as consumers choose the convenience of shopping from home to steer...
Quick-commerce platforms race to deliver gold and silver coins in 10 minutes on Akshaya Tritiya
As Akshaya Tritiya festivities sweep across the nation, quick commerce platforms are seizing the opportunity to offer gold and silver coins to users within...
Uber steps up hyperlocal deliveries in India to capture growing quick-commerce market share
As the demand for quick commerce grows in India, ride-hailing platform Uber is intensifying its hyperlocal deliveries from neighborhood stores, according to sources familiar...
Flipkart’s bid for majority stake in Zepto hits snag; quick-commerce startup shifts focus to financial investors
Flipkart, a leading player in e-commerce, engaged in discussions with Zepto regarding a potential deal. However, as reported by ET, these discussions have come...
Swiggy merges Swiggy Mall with Instamart to expand quick commerce offerings beyond groceries
Swiggy, the food tech giant, announced on Thursday that it will merge Swiggy Mall with its quick commerce offering Instamart. This strategic move is...
Zepto gains ground in quick-commerce market as Instamart slips
Over the last couple of years, Zepto has steadily increased its share of the quick-commerce market, edging out Swiggy Instamart. According to a report...
Holi festivities drive record-breaking sales for quick-commerce giants Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Blinkit
Over the long weekend, Holi festivities boosted online spirits as quick-commerce platforms like Zomato's Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart experienced a significant increase in...
BigBasket and Flipkart accelerate delivery services to compete with quick-commerce rivals
Over the last two months, both BigBasket, an online grocer, and Flipkart, a leading ecommerce platform, have streamlined their delivery processes. This move comes...
Quick-commerce sector on track to compete with e-commerce giants, says Glade Brook Capital Founder
The Indian quick-commerce sector might see expansion into a much wider array of stock keeping units (SKUs), bringing it closer to ecommerce in the...
Zepto Pass hits 1 Million subscribers within a week of launch
Zepto, the quick-commerce unicorn, stated that its membership programme Zepto Pass has attracted one million sign-ups within one week of its launch.Taking to social...
Quick-commerce giants grab 30-50% of FMCG sales, kirana stores witness slowdown
In the last quarter of 2023, around 12 million local grocery stores in India observed a significant slowdown in sales. Meanwhile, quick-commerce companies not...