India
Rising customers from smaller towns boost India e-retail market
Rising customers from smaller towns boost India e-retail market
Social commerce could potentially democratise e-retail in smaller towns.
India-based online store for sustainable products launched
The company makes use of checks to confirm the truthfulness of its sustainability claims.
Amazon India launches new fulfilment centre in Bihar
It can store tens of thousands of large appliance products.
DLF Avenue wins Brand Transformation of the Year Award at Retail Asia Awards 2021
Situated in Delhi’s poshest locality, DLF Avenue brings the community together with its repertoire of memorable experiences.
Weekly News Wrap: Flipkart bags $3.6b funding from SoftBank; Reliance buys a controlling stake in Just Dial
And US-based Beyond Meat launches a store on JD’s platform.
GLOMARK Wins Big at the Retail Asia Awards 2021
The country’s most innovative turn-a-round grocery platform and biggest digital campaign are under one name.
Reliance Retail’s strong consumer engagement initiative creates life-long relationships with their customers, driving positive change and delivering superior customer experience
The company connects with Indian consumers directly with its in-house initiative – Student Internship Programme.
Keells navigating the Covid -19 crisis with innovation and resilience.
The company received two awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2021.
India’s TyrePlex clinches seed funding
The funding will be used to scale its tech and product teams.
McDonald’s launches Minions-themed products in India
This came as its restaurants offer special deals to vaccinated customers.
Omnichannel retailers best placed to survive in India: report
High fixed spending and the lack of seasonal cash inflow are threatening retailers.
KKR buys stake in India’s Vini Cosmetics for $625m
The beauty brand has 700,000 points of sales in the country.
Home deliveries drive India’s foodservice sector
The sector is expected to witness new formats such as cloud kitchens.
India’s retail recovery tipped to extend to 2022
Real household spending is not expected to hit pre-pandemic levels by 2021.
Amazon India launches free video streaming service
Adding an entertainment service can help lure in shoppers to its app.
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.