India launches UPI at department store in FranceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France. This move strengthe...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
BigBasket CEO Hari Menon steps down; Amazon veteran Amit Nanda takes overBigBasket CEO Amit Nanda: Tata-owned BigBasket founder Hari Menon has stepped down from the CEO role at the e-grocery firm, the company ann...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Purplle pauses fundraising talks as founders bag Rs 90-100 crore stakeBeauty retailer Purplle has paused fundraising talks due to valuation disagreements, while founders are buying back shares at a valuation o...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Google's biggest search overhaul in 25 years will make queries longer, smarter, and more interactive.Google is redesigning its iconic search bar for the first time in 25 years as AI transforms how people find information online. Powered by ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Gourmet retail startup Foodstories raises Rs 50 crore led by Nikhil KamathGourmet retail startup Foodstories has secured Rs 50 crore in a funding round led by Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath. The company, founded ...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
India's Electronics Mart eyes new markets as tech hubs fear job lossesElectronics Mart India is diversifying its store presence beyond Hyderabad due to concerns about potential AI-driven job losses impacting c...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Google search now helps you thrift smarter. Here’s how you can use it.Google has outlined 5 ways its search tools, including AI Mode, Lens, Circle to Search and Virtual Try-On, can now help users shop smarter ...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Reebok sales doubled in last 3 yrs, aggressive on growth trajectory: Aditya Birla Lifestyle BrandsReebok's sales have more than doubled in India over the last three years following its acquisition by an Aditya Birla group firm. The brand...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Meesho to buy Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore, eyes deeper retail playEcommerce giant Meesho is set to acquire Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore in a cash deal, aiming to bolster its reach within India's vast kiran...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Ecommerce isn't adding much to Retail Inc's cartAn ET analysis of eight major retailers-market leader Reliance Retail, Shoppers Stop, Westside, Arvind Fashions, DMart, Spencer's Retail, P...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Manam Chocolate raises $9 million funding from Omnivore, Turner MorrisonThe craft chocolate company plans to use the funding to expand its retail footprint to 18 stores in the next two years, adding more product...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ADIA to sell Rs 1,944 crore Lenskart stake days after SoftBank exitAbu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is set to divest up to 2.3% of its stake in eyewear retailer Lenskart for approximately Rs 1,944 cror...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST