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
ETtech Explainer: How Swiggy’s failed bid to become an Indian firm matters for InstamartSwiggy's bid to become an Indian-owned-and-controlled company (IOCC) has been delayed after shareholders failed to approve changes to its a...
22 May, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
Delhi Chakka Jam live updates: Why drivers are on strike today in NCR; Check areas affected in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and NCRDelhi Chakka Jam News: A three-day transport strike has started today across Delhi-NCR. Commercial vehicle drivers are protesting rising fu...
21 May, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Supply-chain stress that peaked in covid heads higher againRising logistics costs and delivery times are pressuring central banks, with some indicators reaching multi-year highs, signaling potential...
14 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Bullish on quick commerce, says Walmart CEO John Furner at Flipkart townhallWalmart CEO John Furner expressed strong confidence in India's quick commerce potential during his visit, highlighting Flipkart's aggressiv...
07 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to sourceIran war: Dubai's vibrant restaurant scene is feeling the pinch. Chefs are struggling to get key ingredients like avocados and tomatillos. ...
01 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
UK grocery watchdog probes Amazon over alleged supplier payment delaysBritain's grocery regulator is investigating Amazon for potentially breaching supplier payment rules over three years, suspecting violation...
20 Jun, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
New Zealand Commerce Commission green lights Woolworths' acquisition of Beak & JohnstonThe Commerce Commission approved Woolworths' acquisition of Beak & Johnston. The deal is unlikely to reduce competition in New Zealand mark...
18 Apr, 2025, 11.54 AM IST
Amazon could face probe over treatment of UK grocery suppliers, watchdog saysAmazon's perceived code compliance score fell to 47% from 59% in 2023. The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) 2024 annual survey shows that f...
11 Jul, 2024, 02.46 PM IST
Amazon could face probe over treatment of UK grocery suppliers, watchdog saysBritain's grocery regulator warns Amazon of formal investigation due to low compliance with supplier protection code. Amazon's compliance s...
11 Jul, 2024, 02.41 PM IST
Flipkart Wholesale strengthens commitment to MSMEs with infrastructure boostFlipkart Wholesale customers will have access to an easy credit facility to manage cash flow, a range of Flipkart assured quality products,...
03 Feb, 2021, 05.11 PM IST
Walmart in talks to buy a significant minority stake in FlipkartIf a deal takes place, Walmart may acquire a 15-20% stake in Flipkart, allowing them to combine synergies to compete with Amazon in India.
31 Jan, 2018, 06.20 AM IST
Online wholesalers see better margins in B2B than B2C businessOnline wholesale suppliers have come up to cater to firms selling grocery to stationery addressing increasing demand from small traders to ...
10 Dec, 2015, 05.21 AM IST
Localbanya is ‘temporarily’ out of business"The company is also trying to change the model of sourcing merchandise from large retailers or cash-and-carry players to consumer goods co...
09 Oct, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
- UK’s Tesco inks supply-chain deal with Star Bazaar
UK’s Tesco, the world’s third-largest retailer, is close to concluding its supply-chain integration with Tata-controlled Trent’s hypermarke...
09 Jun, 2009, 03.08 AM IST
- Inflation hurting margins of retailers
Big and small retailers across the country are responding with innovative measures to win over consumers. Glam world of auction
14 Apr, 2008, 12.54 PM IST
- Retailers turn local with kirana plan
Retailers are following the kirana model of focusing on local catchment areas to set up grocery stores.
04 Sep, 2006, 12.29 AM IST