Inflation and input costs threaten earnings momentum going forward: Dhananjay SinhaIndia Inc. delivered strong March-quarter earnings, surpassing market forecasts. Revenue growth improved, supported by cost savings. Howeve...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
27 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
AI casts existential shadow over legacy software companies, Bridgewater CIOs warnArtificial intelligence presents a major challenge to established software firms. This mirrors the past disruption caused by online retail....
25 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Speaking diamond: A buyer’s glossary for India’s new disclosure eraIndia's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) now mandates clear labeling for natural versus laboratory-grown diamonds, enhancing consumer trust...
25 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
GameStop makes $56 billion takeover bid for eBayGameStop has launched a $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay, aiming to transform the online marketplace into a formidable competitor to Ama...
04 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
DMart Q4 Results: Avenue Supermarts cons PAT jumps 19% to Rs 656 crore, revenue too rises 19%DMart Q4 Results: Avenue Supermarts, the operator of DMart, on Saturday reported a net profit of Rs 656.6 crore for the March quarter of FY...
02 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Beyond sneakers: Bachi Pullela’s ‘State of Joy’ bet in the footwear spaceBachi Pullela, Founder of State of Joy, discusses his transition from global manufacturing to building a consumer-facing brand rooted in In...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Allbirds shares jump over 400% on plans to pivot to AI from sneakersFootwear maker Allbirds shares have surged dramatically. The company is now raising capital and pivoting towards AI computing infrastructur...
15 Apr, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Quebec hobby retailer pushes back against language law, warning rules drive niche products, and customersQuebec hobby retailer Imaginaire is challenging strict French-language regulations, arguing they hinder local businesses by limiting produc...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Why touchy-feely consumerism is here to stay and also thriveThe surge in e-commerce once signaled the demise of brick-and-mortar stores, but a notable shift is occurring as D2C companies expand offli...
11 May, 2024, 03.58 PM IST
How automation is reshaping the retail industry?Retailers are rapidly adopting automation to combat the challenges faced in the retail sector due to changing consumer behavior and demand ...
12 Aug, 2023, 01.10 PM IST
Festive season widens offline - online rift on smartphonesOnline channels captured a record 58% of smartphone sales in the third quarter of the calendar year that includes the festive season, accor...
16 Nov, 2022, 08.24 AM IST
Amazon's grocery debut can crash into Kishore Biyani's brick-and-mortar challengeAmazon, the company that dominates online, will be up against a company which has turned online-skeptic and is building a huge brick-and mo...
08 Aug, 2017, 04.17 PM IST
Despite e-comm rise, offline stores generating 91% sale: Study"Despite the rise of e-commerce, the physical stores still draw a significant shopping crowd. In fact, 91 per cent of all retail sales are ...
28 Mar, 2017, 11.04 PM IST
Ahead of store launch in India, Apple to cut discounts on its productsApple Inc is reworking its pricing strategy in the fast-growing Indian market ahead of launching its digital and brick-and-mortar stores.
24 Feb, 2016, 06.46 AM IST
Bigbasket.com to start contract farming for organic fruits and vegetablesBigbasket is focusing on vegetables and fruits as a category which accounts for 16-17% of its total sales since this category can draw the ...
21 Jan, 2016, 08.13 PM IST