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 ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM 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
Delhi’s latest side hustle: People are getting paid to shop alongside strangers, carry bags, stand in queues and even unfold a chairDelhi's markets are seeing a rise in hourly "personal helpers" who assist shoppers with tasks like carrying bags and waiting in queues. Thi...
26 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on ShopsyUS demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
26 May, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Memorial Day 2026: Is Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Whole Foods and Kroger open? Banks closed as federal holiday store hours confuse shoppersMemorial Day 2026: Costco closed; Walmart, Target, Publix, Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger open with regular or modified hours. Banks closed acro...
25 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Is Sam’s Club open on Memorial Day 2026? The holiday hours shoppers need to know before last-minute BBQ runsMemorial Day has arrived, and whether shoppers are searching for last-minute snacks, drinks or barbecue essentials, most will still have pl...
25 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Flipkart revamps Shopsy to take on Meesho, Amazon Bazaar in value commerce segmentShopsy has over 450 million app downloads and delivers across more than 20,000 pin codes, but did not disclose its annual transacting users...
25 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Walmart delivers another strong quarter but economic uncertainty clouds outlook for retail sectorWalmart saw impressive sales, attracting shoppers with fast deliveries and low prices. However, the retail giant is cautious about the futu...
21 May, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Target doubles growth forecast, but cites caution as consumers remain stretchedThe $59-billion retailer has muddled through three straight years of declining revenue as cost-conscious shoppers moved to cheaper options....
20 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
India vs USA grocery stores: American woman living in India says 'too many choices' leave her overwhelmed. Check out her videoAn American mother's viral social media post highlights the stark contrast between Indian and US grocery stores. She observed Indian market...
19 May, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Old shopping funnel is gone: Gen Z is rewriting rules of retailGen Z is rapidly reshaping India’s online retail market, forcing brands and platforms to rethink traditional marketing strategies. Nearly h...
18 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
300-person lines in Tokyo, chaos in Dubai: A $400 Swatch is breaking the watch world todayHuge crowds gathered for limited edition Swatch and Audemars Piguet pocket watches. Lines formed for days, with some stores closing due to ...
16 May, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Amazon vs Walmart: Great American race begins for $1 trillion annual sales. How will this benefit customers in rural U.S?Amazon last year invested $4 billion to bring same-day or next-day deliveries to 4,000 smaller cities, towns and rural communities.
16 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Walmart and Amazon race to win over rural America with speedier deliveriesWalmart and Amazon are aggressively expanding online delivery services into rural America, a market previously overlooked due to logistical...
16 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Nearly half of India’s online orders are still COD. Why cash on delivery isn’t fading in the UPI eraCash on delivery continues to drive India's online shopping. Many first-time buyers, especially in smaller towns, prefer to pay after recei...
15 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Amazon Bazaar clocks 5x growth in 2026 as e-com giant looks to sharpens value commerce playAmazon is boosting its value commerce segment in India. Amazon Bazaar, its low-cost marketplace, saw 5x growth in 2026. The company is inte...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST