The Comeback of the Physical Store—and What It Means for Your BusinessBrick-and-mortar retail is not declining but evolving, as stores take on new roles as logistics hubs, experiential destinations, and powerf...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Amazon wants Prime Members to get more this festive seasonAmazon is introducing extra benefits for Prime members during the festive season, starting with the Great Indian Festival. Prime members wi...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
'Only 2 left!’, ‘FREE SHIPPING above ₹999!' Simple tips to avoid these shopping traps during festive season salesBala had saved ₹2,000 for headphones. He spotted a pair at 40% off, but the prompt, ‘Only 2 left!’ and ‘Add ₹500 more for FREE shipping!’ n...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Price hikes unlikely to cost brands this festive seasonYet analysts expect demand to remain resilient in impulse-led categories and for purchases linked to the multiple occasions that now make u...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart launch review of unlicensed security camera listings on India platformsAmazon and Walmart's Flipkart have begun checking security camera listings on their platforms in India after hundreds of unlicensed product...
01 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
T.J. Maxx closing stores in the US? These locations have shut down in 2026 - Here’s what we know so farT.J. Maxx has experienced some store closures in 2026, particularly in Massachusetts and Maryland. Despite these closings, the brand's over...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Lessons from Chinese AI Firms on Owning Customers’ HabitsAs U.S. AI firms compete in an escalating race for superior models, bigger benchmarks, and more advanced features, Chinese companies are pu...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Up to 25% off! Flying abroad soon? Air India & Adani Airports launch online duty-free shopping with pre-order, airport pick-up & loyalty rewardsAir India and Adani Airports have launched an integrated online duty-free shopping platform for international travellers, allowing passenge...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
AI agents take over online shopping: Ecommerce firms rethink pricing, verificationIndia’s ecommerce and digital platforms are preparing for a surge in personal AI agents that could increasingly make shopping decisions and...
26 Sep, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Admission cancelled, Rs 21,000 fee refund denied; student didn't even attend any classes; court orders school to pay Rs 36,000A father in Secunderabad paid Rs 21,000 to admit his daughter at a Hyderabad school in February 2019, only to cancel the admission within a...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
India’s smartphone business may have lost an old festive-season weaponIndia's smartphone market faces challenges this festive season as rising memory costs lead to higher device prices. Major brands are alread...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Big to get bigger: India's UPI fee shift to entrench dominant incumbentsPhonePe and Google Pay could earn about $900 million annually from India’s new UPI merchant fee regime by March 2028, according to Bernstei...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Rs 80,000 crore digital ad pie: Karan Taurani spots a hidden profit lever in new-age stocksIndia’s new-age internet companies may be sitting on a profit engine that investors are still not fully pricing in: advertising.
15 Sep, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: What changes for Amazon, Flipkart, & consumers with the new ecommerce rules?With an aim to strengthen consumer protection while creating a “transparent and balanced regulatory framework” for ecommerce, the governmen...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Non-grocery sections emerging as big business in quick commerce: Flipkart execQuick commerce platforms are expanding beyond groceries to include electronics and beauty products. Flipkart Minutes is focusing on non-gro...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST