The voice taking your McDonald's order may not be human anymoreMcDonald's is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru ordering system capable of handling customer conversations, processing orders, and ...
In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
India is set to rewrite its oil destiny, moving from risk to leverageIn a landmark agreement, India is teaming up with the UAE to significantly increase its oil reserves, transitioning into a strategic player...
Weis Markets rolls out Instacart's AI-powered caper carts to reinvent in-store shoppingWeis Markets has partnered with Instacart to launch AI-powered Caper Carts, bringing smart shopping cart technology to select grocery store...
Tata Consumer Products to add 50-100 Starbucks outlets annually; sees potential for 8,000 unitsTata Starbucks aims for massive expansion in India, with plans to reach 8,000 stores. The coffee chain is now profitable at the operating l...
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
Zepto overtakes Instamart in order count, trails Blinkit in scale and profitabilityFor the January-March quarter of FY26, Blinkit reported a net order value of Rs 14,386 crore, compared with Zepto’s calculated net order va...
Ather board to consider fresh fundraise on June 12The fundraising could be undertaken through routes including a qualified institutional placement (QIP), a rights issue or other permissible...
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
National Doughnut Day 2026: Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', 7-Eleven and Duck Donuts offer free treats and sweet dealsNational Donut Day 2026 will be celebrated on June 5 with free doughnuts, discounts and special promotions from major chains across the Uni...
IKEA sets up India development centre in push beyond sourcingIKEA has launched a new product development center in India. This positions India as a key hub for designing home furnishings for both loca...
FirstClub raises $55 million from Peak XV, Sofina; valuation doubles to $255 millionQuality-focused grocery delivery startup FirstClub has secured $55 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, ...
Titan's big wager on the premiumisation boom now rests on watches priced above ₹25,000Titan is significantly increasing its focus on premium watches. The company anticipates that timepieces priced above Rs 25,000 will soon ac...
Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEOStarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal advocates a bigger private-sector role in MSP procurement and storage to boost efficiency, warehousing capacity,...
After Zudio boom, Trent still has a long runway for growth: Noel TataTrent Chairman Noel Tata sees the retail firm in its early growth phase. He is confident of achieving ambitious revenue targets. The compan...
Zara posts weakest India performance since pandemic yearsInditex Trent Retail India saw its weakest performance since pandemic years. Revenue fell, and profit dropped significantly. This highlight...
Zara posts weakest performance in India since pandemic, net sales fall 1% in FY26Zara's India operations experienced a slowdown in the past fiscal year, marking its weakest performance since the pandemic. Intensifying co...