Alarm bells for Big Bazaar? Amazon may make its food retailing debut this DiwaliIt offers same-day grocery delivery on its app through a tie-up with retailers such as Big Bazaar in some cities. It will now sell directly...
08 Aug, 2017, 09.54 AM IST
Esprit may soon open retail stores in IndiaMyntra already sells Esprit products online through an exclusive deal signed with the fashion brand late last year.
18 May, 2017, 01.25 AM IST
Flipkart tweaks discount strategy for saleBrands have passed on inventory just for the sale period at a lower price to sellers at Flipkart and they have also agreed on a lower margi...
27 May, 2016, 09.27 AM IST
'Ecommerce FDI violation case still relevant'According to the regulation, ecommerce entities providing marketplace must maintain level playing field for all sellers.
24 May, 2016, 04.32 AM IST
FourthLion enters organised retail with 'WalkIn' at Coffee DayNaman Pugalia, CEO at FourthLion, said the startup is creating for brick-andmortar retail what Amazon and Flipkart have for online retail.
17 Mar, 2016, 03.49 AM IST
Chinese phone maker Gionee seeks nod for single-brand stores in IndiaIt plans to increase the number of franchisee outlets to 100 by March and 250 by December, Gionee India CEO Arvind Vohra said.
25 Jan, 2016, 06.05 AM IST
Government set to start consultations on law to enable shops, restaurants to stay open all nightUnder the existing state laws, shops are required to close on a specified day . There is no provision for shops to remain open round-theclo...
04 Jan, 2016, 10.08 AM IST
CEO Jeff Bezos's Rs 200 gift offer to Amazon's Indian customers faces brick-and-mortar retailers attackRetailers accuse Amazon of violating foreign investment laws, write to DIPP secy objecting to the etailer’s gift card promise.
21 Dec, 2015, 05.20 AM IST
Spencer’s Retail plans to enter ecommerce segment with separate unitThe balance 5% will be through sellers who are in adjacent segments such as consumer electronics. Deliveries will be made the same day.
27 Jul, 2015, 02.35 AM IST
iPhone a hit online, but may not find space on retailers’ shelvesApple decided in April to free up distribution and not control trade margins and the final consumer price of iPhones in any retail channel.
24 Jul, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Marketplace model adopted by e-commerce companies just smart accounting: Kishore Biyani, Future GroupBiyani said marketplace model adopted by ecomm cos differs little from conventional methods, questioning the rationale that allows them to ...
27 May, 2015, 06.42 AM IST
Big retailers file case against Centre demanding level playing field on FDI vis-a-vis e-tailersLast week, the top retailers boycotted a meeting convened by commerce ministry to discuss FDI in ecommerce.
20 May, 2015, 06.42 AM IST
E-commerce players rebuff concerns about pricing war with offline retailersE-commerce companies such as Flipkart and Snapdeal said they were not overly worried about an all-out pricing war with established offline ...
07 May, 2015, 11.16 AM IST
Myntra may soon exclusively sell Marks & Spencer's products onlineThe two companies have finalised the terms of the partnership and the final agreement is expected to be signed soon.
19 Feb, 2015, 05.04 AM IST
Game changer? Why online retail firms like Amazon, Alibaba make offline buysIndia's fast-growing online retailers could potentially buy department store chains, a move will precipitate consolidation in the market.
14 Oct, 2014, 04.31 AM IST
Brick-and-mortar retailers continue to be successful by developing omni-channel capabilitiesIn US, of the top 20 retailers selling online, the majority of them are omni-channel retailers who started primarily as brick-and-mortar re...
10 Oct, 2014, 01.21 AM IST
Online retail sites like Snapdeal, Babyoye, Flipkart and more hire brick-and-mortar professionals from old-economy firmsOnline retail sites rush to grab talent from old-economy firms for their core management, distribution & warehousing skills.
20 Sep, 2011, 10.22 AM IST