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In 1937, Oklahoma grocer Sylvan Goldman introduced the first shopping cart after noticing customers bought only what they could carry; it changed supermarket shoppingSylvan Goldman invented the shopping cart in the 1930s to help customers carry more items in stores. Initial reactions were negative, as wo...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe next time you take some action in the stock market – whether it is buying or selling – ask yourself these questions: Why am I doing thi...
India’s big upgrade wave: Rs 1 crore+ homes, premium cars, Swiss watches & pricier phonesPremiumisation trend is spreading beyond affluent urban consumers, with households upgrading across homes, cars, travel, smartphones, appli...
Banks warn AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud and data-privacy risksTechnology companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta are increasingly promoting AI chatbots as shopping tools, envisioning a f...
As wedding shopping begins, gold exchange can help families manage jewellery budgetsAs the wedding season draws near, families are turning to gold exchange as a savvy way to manage the costs of new jewellery. By trading in ...
'Loneliness' in China is now a $1 trillion 'singles economy' in the world's second most populous country with 1.4 billion peopleChina’s growing number of people living alone is driving a $1 trillion singles economy, with businesses offering products and services tail...
In 2015, a woman dropped an Apple-1 at a California recycling center with old electronics without asking for a receipt; workers sold it for $200,000An Apple-1 computer, dating back to 1976, was uncovered among a pile of old electronics at a recycling facility. This extraordinary gem sol...
Indians may heed PM Modi's gold message this festive season, with a twistIndia’s festive gold demand is likely to be stronger in value but weaker in volume this year as record prices, higher import duties and Pri...
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.
In 1983, Atari dumped 14 truckloads of games like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the Atari 2600 and others in a landfill in New Mexico. In 2014 more than 800 of them were sold for more than $100,000Atari’s 1983 disposal of video-game cartridges and computer equipment at an Alamogordo, New Mexico landfill became one of gaming’s most fam...
Karamtara Engineering IPO Day 3: GMP at 27%; check subscription status and key detailsKaramtara Engineering IPO entered its final day of bidding on September 11, with the issue subscribed 3.61 times by the end of Day 2 and th...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos may rally over 21%, according to analystsWith the US market shedding weight overnight, the probability is high that Thursday will see another day of choppy trading. The best way to...
The big Gen Z market taking over how India spends, saves and strategisesIndia's youngest generation now leads consumption spending with unique preferences. Gen Z's influence is reshaping brand strategies and inv...
FIIs poured nearly Rs 50,000 crore into these sectors in last 2 months. Here’s what they boughtForeign investors turned net buyers in India, deploying Rs 49,830 crore across sectors in July and August, with consumer services, healthca...
52% apparel makers expect higher festive sales, CMAI survey findsIndian apparel makers expect higher festive sales this year. Many members anticipate matching last year's sales performance. Rising raw mat...
Festive carts to get heavier; Pixxel’s $100 million fresh fuelHappy Monday! Online festive shopping is set to hit a new high this year. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
India's festive season promises strong show as quick commerce reshapes online shopping battleIndia’s festive e-commerce season is expected to deliver healthy spending growth, with premium purchases coexisting with aggressive bargain...
In 1996, Florida researchers whitened 7 shops in a Cocoa strip mall; roof surfaces fell by as much as 70°F, cooling energy dropped 25.3%, and peak demand dropped 40.3%In an innovative Florida trial, it was found that white roofs significantly decreased heat levels and energy usage. Traditionally, unpainte...
Luxury watchmakers say Gen-Z buying trends call for bold changesSwiss watchmakers face declining exports and a need for innovation. GenZ consumers seek excitement and emotion over status and brand loyalt...
India mulls social media code of conduct for officers and employeesGovernment officials are on the brink of a new social media code of conduct aimed at regulating their online behavior. This initiative seek...