Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for usersIt is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the i...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.07 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
Rippl launches a social recommendation platform to redefine trust-led discoveryIndian startup Rippl has launched a trust-first social commerce platform to combat the growing 'trust deficit' online. The platform enables...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
$47 frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs): How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychologyStarbucks faces challenges and needs a new strategy. The article suggests introducing very expensive items to make regular coffees appear c...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
The $47 Frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs)How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychology.
05 Jun, 2026, 01.28 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
Listed new-age companies use AI to tune their daily ops engineCompanies are using AI to personalise discovery, improve marketing efficiency, reduce manual work in logistics, handle customer support, re...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Google introduces Gemini intelligence to make android more proactive and personalGoogle has unveiled Gemini Intelligence, a new AI-powered experience designed to make Android devices smarter, more proactive, and deeply p...
13 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Meesho Q4 Results: Co narrows loss by 88% YoY to Rs 166 crore, revenue jumps 47%Meesho Q4 Results: Meesho significantly reduced its consolidated losses by 88% to Rs 166 crore in the March-ended quarter, while revenue fr...
06 May, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Why India’s beauty shoppers scroll more but still buy offlineIndia's beauty and personal care market is experiencing a digital surge, with online influence tripling since 2021. While 53% of shoppers a...
06 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Products Awards 2026: Recognising AI-driven transformation in Retail & Consumer ExperienceThe ET Most Innovative AI Products Awards 2026 highlights how AI is transforming retail and consumer experiences through personalisation, i...
06 May, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Meta plans advanced 'agentic' AI assistant for users: ReportMeta is developing a personalised AI assistant for its users. This advanced digital assistant will use its new Muse Spark AI model. The com...
06 May, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
M&M profit surges 42%, but auto margins remain flatMahindra & Mahindra reported a strong 42% jump in net profit for the fiscal fourth quarter. Growth was seen across its automotive, farm equ...
06 May, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
The tale of two Ms: Modi vs Mamata and the pulse of Indian politicsThe 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal are set to be a thrilling showdown, positioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi against Chief Minis...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Honouring the innovations powering India's next economyThe ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 brings together 11 distinct categories that reflect where artificial intelligence is deliveri...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
$250 bn e-commerce boom redraws India's retail buying & triggers a safeguard demandIndia's e-commerce sector is poised for massive growth, projected at $250 billion. Gen Z shoppers are driving this expansion, favoring new ...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Tesco partners with Adobe to ramp up AI‑driven personalised marketingTesco, Britain's largest food retailer, is joining forces with US software group Adobe. This collaboration will leverage artificial intelli...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.12 PM IST