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Retail inflation edges up to 3.9% in MayEconomists expect price pressures to intensify further in June, driven by the continued pass-through of earlier increases in transport and ...- FSSAI asks food businesses to stop using metallic pins, wires in packagingThe FSSAI has issued a strict directive to all food business operators. They must immediately cease using metallic pins and wires for packa...
- 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...
- Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for usersIt is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the i...
- Weight-loss drugs trim UK food bills by $1 billionHouseholds with at least one user of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs bought 299 million fewer food items in the year after adoption of the medicati...
- Gold slides 3% as Middle East escalation fuels inflation, rate-hike concernsGold prices dropped over 3% as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled inflation and interest rate hike fears. Investors awaited key U.S. data...
- Retailers' body flags rise in illicit trade, seeks curbs on e-commerce practicesRetailers in India are facing challenges from e-commerce. The Federation of Retailers Association of India highlights issues like counterfe...
- Warren Buffett's net worth is $169 billion, but the ace US investor still lives in the house he bought for $31,500 over 70 years agoWarren Buffett, with a fortune of $169 billion, continues to live in the Omaha home he purchased over 75 years ago for $31,500. His remarka...
- In 1907, a paper company trying to salvage a shipment of tissue sent out stronger sheets, which led to the creation of paper towelsIn 1907, what began as a manufacturing mishap morphed into the revolutionary invention of paper towels. The unexpected resilience of tissue...
- From gym tubs to kitchen staples: Protein becomes India’s new food trendIndia's food market is seeing a surge in protein-enriched products. These items are moving beyond fitness enthusiasts to everyday consumers...
- Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decorMid-century metal dustpans are experiencing a revival, transitioning from cleaning tools to sought-after rustic decor. This trend taps into...
- Every '70s home bar had this; now it's the retro bar decor you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift storeA 1970s vintage ice bucket is a popular thrift store find. These colorful, insulated plastic containers offer a sense of comfort and person...
- Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
- FirstCry ordered to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to customer for tagging him 'fraud' after he cancelled tricycle orderA consumer commission has ordered FirstCry to pay Rs 50,000 compensation. The online retailer cancelled a customer's order without reason. ...
- Love samosa, pakoras and vada pav? FSSAI issues fresh warning on newspaper-wrapped street snacks. Here's why it could be riskyIndia's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has reissued a stern warning against using newspapers for wrapping, serving, or storing food like sam...
- 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 ...
- Haircuts, shaves to cost more in Mumbai, Pune and other Maharashtra cities; Check new rates announced by barber communityBarbers in Maharashtra have increased service charges by 20%, with a standard haircut now costing Rs 180. This mid-term revision, unusual f...
- Govt sets up six sector groups to fast-track ‘Make in India 2.0’ pushIn a bold move towards self-sufficiency, India is ramping up its domestic manufacturing initiatives! Six government-led teams are tasked wi...
- From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policyIndia's inflation is shifting from producers to consumers, driven by cost-push factors like rising global commodity and energy prices. This...
- No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...
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