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In 1937, Oklahoma grocer Sylvan Goldman introduced the first shopping cart after noticing customers bought only what they could carry; it changed supermarket shopping- Meesho shares can fall 28%, warns Nomura after initiating coverage with Reduce call. Here is why
- In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distances
- Leonardo DiCaprio invested in Beyond Meat in 2017 before its IPO; 2 years later, the plant-based company briefly soared to a $10 billion valuationHollywood superstar and Oscars winner Leonardo DiCaprio's 2017 investment in Beyond Meat stands as a memorable chapter in the rise of susta...15 Sep, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- Crypto's shopping hack; Centre eyes Meta child safeguardsIndians are buying groceries, fuel, food and gold via gift cards on overseas crypto platforms. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.11 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demandInnovative air conditioning technology now harnesses the power of saltwater solutions to store energy. Developed by researchers at NREL, th...19 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Swiggy expands leadership across businesses as quick commerce competition heats upHimavant Kurnala has been appointed chief growth and product officer (CGPO) of Instamart, while Nitesh Garg has been appointed the chief te...18 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- Modern Bazaar explores stake sale with Reliance Retail, others as quick commerce squeezes businessModern Bazaar is in talks with Reliance Retail, DS Group-owned Le Marche and two other premium chains for a strategic equity partnership or...12 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
- A high-school-educated Mumbai inventor had earned the title ‘India's Edison' with 200-plus inventions. Actor R Madhavan shares the remarkable story of Shankar Abaji BhiseShankar Abaji Bhise, remembered by R Madhavan in an AI-generated Instagram video, was a self-taught Indian inventor once called the “Edison...04 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani, 'There is no life without food' teaches powerful message about universal need that connects every person regardless of nationality, language, religion, background, offers advice to improve overall quality of lifeQuote of the day by Zohran Mamdani is far more than a statement about survival. It is a reminder that food supports health, education, econ...29 Jul, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
- BigBasket’s losses widen in FY26, revenue rises 7.7% YoYThis comes weeks after Amazon veteran Amit Nanda joined BigBasket as the new chief executive after founder Hari Menon stepped down. Nanda h...29 Jul, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
- Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners invented deep percussion drilling to extract salt, creating downhole engineering innovations that modern energy industries still depend on todayOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners faced a crisis. They desperately needed salt to preserve food. But rich brine sat hundreds of ...27 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- Eternal’s Q1 net profit jumps 4x YoY on rising Blinkit profitabilityThe sharp rise in revenues was driven by Eternal-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit's transition to the inventory model, which changed i...22 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- Seven boys widened India's door to South Korea and everything changedSouth Korean cultural exports like K-pop and K-dramas have significantly boosted India's engagement. This cultural wave now fuels substanti...22 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- From Assam to Nilgiri: How regional teas are becoming premium brandsIndia's tea market is shifting towards premium products and regional diversity. Gen Z and millennials are driving this growth, seeking auth...21 Jul, 2026, 07.16 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
- 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
- Amazon Fresh closing: Amazon closes Go & Fresh stores-here's what happenedAmazon is shutting down its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh grocery stores, shifting focus to same-day grocery delivery and expanding its Whole ...27 Jan, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Amazon's one-day grocery delivery in 1000-plus US cities reveals unbelievable shopping patternAmazon has launched one-day grocery delivery service in more than 1,000 cities in the US and this has shed light on unexpected shopping pat...21 Aug, 2025, 03.49 PM IST
- Amid a 10-min rush, BigBasket plans one-hour delivery with more products on offerThe service will be launched next month and will be powered through the company’s 62 large-scale dark stores, cofounder and chief executive...23 Mar, 2022, 02.43 PM IST
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