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
China's JD.com weighs £2 billion bid for UK retailer The Very Group: ReportThe move would follow JD.com's earlier UK efforts, including its failed takeover bid for electricals group Currys and its decision last ye...
22 May, 2026, 10.48 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
Melody toffees are reportedly out of stock on Blinkit, Instamart after PM Modi gifts it to Giorgia MeloniA gesture by Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has unexpectedly caused a surge in demand for Indian candy Melo...
20 May, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
BHIM Payments App records 300% surge in FY26 transactionsBHIM Payments App saw a significant 301% surge in transaction volumes during FY26. More users embraced the platform for daily purchases lik...
20 May, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Today's life lesson from Brad Pitt's movie: 'Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy things we don’t need...' - Fight Club's famous dialogue warns about the danger of chasing social expectationsFight Club remains one of the most talked-about films of the late 1990s because of its sharp commentary on consumerism, identity and emotio...
17 May, 2026, 09.23 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
Psychology says women who feel ‘I have nothing to wear’ aren’t being dramatic — Their closet is full, but nothing feels rightDid you stand in front of your cupboard today trying to pick an outfit, but feel like you have nothing to wear? Girl, you are not alone! Wh...
15 May, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Amazon aims to revolutionize fast delivery with new 30-minute systemAmazon is revealing a new service offering deliveries in 30 minutes or less for an additional charge. This ultrafast delivery, called Amazo...
12 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Hebrew proverb of the day: ‘A man should always eat less than is befitting him, dress as is befitting him, and provide for his wife and children more than is befitting him’ – a lesson on financial priorities and relationshipsAn ancient Hebrew teaching provides a timeless guide for managing finances and life. It advises individuals to moderate personal spending o...
12 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Bengaluru CA decodes why she remained poor despite a great salary: 'Most people don’t stay broke because they earn less….'Chartered accountant Meenal Goel shared her experience of lifestyle inflation, where increased income led to higher spending, leaving her s...
11 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
In 1994, Pierre Omidyar built a simple auction website during a holiday weekend, and ended up creating eBayIn 1995, Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb, a primitive auction site, revolutionizing online commerce. This platform, later known as eBay,...
09 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
How AI is changing the way people discover and buy products onlineArtificial intelligence is transforming online shopping. It now influences how people find and compare products before visiting websites. T...
08 May, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
GoKwik launches AI-powered Kwik Ship for faster ecommerce deliveries in IndiaGoKwik has launched Kwik Ship, an AI-powered platform designed to enhance online shopping deliveries in India. The system aims to reduce fa...
08 May, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
‘My salary was not making me rich’: Bengaluru CA shares powerful lesson on why earning more is not enoughProfessionals often mistake salary hikes for financial progress. Meenal Goyal, a Bengaluru CA, shares her experience. She learned that incr...
07 May, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
CashKaro grows 72% to Rs 600 cr, enables over Rs 10,000 cr in sales to partner brandsCashKaro's growth, driven by efficiency and AI, enabled over Rs 10,000 crore in sales for partner brands. The company highlights the growin...
05 May, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
UAE Visa card payments to get faster and more reliableVisa card payments in the UAE will now be faster and more reliable following Emirates NBD's appointment as the National Net Settlement Serv...
04 May, 2026, 10.48 AM IST