India

High inflation and job loss threatens India’s retail spending

India recorded a 11-year high wholesale price index in April.

IKEA India invests in store openings and digital initiatives

The growing popularity of online furniture shopping will offer a boost for the retailer.

India’s e-commerce firms ramp up hiring

BigBasket and Flipkart are two of the biggest names that have been impacted by the rise of COVID-19 across India.

Second-wave uncertainties loom over India’s retail industry

Retailers have been urged to expand to smaller cities to ramp up their consumer bases.

Reliance Retail extends completion date of Future Retail acquisition

Amazon has formally objected to the deal, putting the transaction under dispute.

Mrignayani Emporium launches on Amazon India

It offers nearly 1,000 different products, from sarees to jewellery, and ever

'Buy now, pay later' transactions on the rise in APAC

The payment option has big potential in markets like India with low credit card penetration.

India's SoulTree launches solar-powered beauty store

The store comes with wellness experts to guide customers.

Tata's backing offers competitive edge for India's BigBasket

The conglomerate is in the final stages of buying a 60% stake in the retailer for $1.3b.

Tech improvements boost India's online fashion retail market

A growing e-commerce has also been gaining grip in the country.

Apple to open more retail stores in India

The company found that its business in the country doubled in Q1 FY2020.

Amazon halts Pantry delivery service in India

This is expected to help the company in simplifying its grocery proposition.

Reliance Retail partners with Kirana stores for online delivery

It has tied up with nearly 60,000 kiranas, and has plans to enroll more by April.

Spain-based Desigual launches in India's Tata CLiQ Luxury

Collections include new designs that use sustainable materials.