Opinion The world is filled with dissatisfied customers! How can you cool them down?
Let me quote an incident I was a victim of. Sometime ago, I had ordered for a lovely ‘Write on me Pot’ in the shape of a...
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Rise of E-tailing: Alternate No More
Given its presence for more than a decade, it is incorrect to think of e-tailing as a recent phenomenon in the Indian co...
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[Seller speak] “Do marketplaces think we get free products from suppliers?”
The marketplace model of business shot into fame and made its mark due to all the online sellers selling on the various...
![[IOS Exclusive] Ecommerce paves way for creation of online-only brands](https://img.indianonlineseller.com/blogs/2015_07_ecommerce-paves-way-for-creation-of-online-only-brands.webp)
[IOS Exclusive] Ecommerce paves way for creation of online-only brands
Manish Maheshwari, Head & VP – Seller Eco System, Flipkart sharesManish Maheshwari, VP & Head of Seller Ecosyste...
Is eBay losing its charm?
It was March 2005, when eBay entered the Indian market after acquiring Baazee.com. The company had an early bird advanta...
Has online shopping lost its charm for buyers?
Shoppers crowd the online stores in hordes. Once upon a time physical stores used to witness crowds. With the advent of...
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[Seller Speak] 7 problems every Amazon seller is bound to face with the marketplace
Some say Amazon is a mature online marketplace mainly because it’s been in the business of online retail for years now....
eBay still has impact, gives us maximum revenue – Seller Mit Kotak explains
Despite being one of the oldest players in the Indian ecommerce scene, problems associated with eBay today are many. In...
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[Seller Survey] Not Selling Multi-Channel? Seems Unlikely.
This report is based upon data collated from an online seller survey conducted by IOS some weeks ago. There were 42 merc...
Would Private Labels of marketplaces affect online sellers?
Indian ecommerce leaders and niche etailers have been harbouring the grand dream to become profitable. One of the curren...
Can Technology & Logistics firms help to realize sellers’ cross-border ecommerce dream?
Internet has managed to create a world without borders and ecommerce has made way for a sea of opportunities for sellers...
Selling Online – Should you open your own store or sell on marketplaces?
In the ecommerce space, there are a very few products that are not sold online today. From grocery to sexual wellness, i...
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[Seller speak] “Amazon’s return policy has loophole!” Seller throws light
The return policies of online marketplaces have come under much scrutiny off late, causing many a woe for the online sel...
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[Seller speak] “Marketplaces have found a way to continue discounts, forgetting seller profits!”
The keywords in Indian online retail 2016 have been new government regulation and end of steep discounts. When the new F...
Open letter from an online seller to other online sellers: “Why should I continue selling on Flipkart?”
Online marketplaces seemed a silver lining for the woes of retailers whose sales were dipping with the advent of online...
5 ecommerce lessons every online seller can learn from Women
We celebrate a lot in this country, festivals, national holidays and special days devoted to love and historic figures....
Is It Profitable To Be An Online Seller?
Many assume that seller commission is the only thing that affects an online seller’s revenue when compared with offline...
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[Seller Speak] Selling on marketplaces is not just listing & waiting for orders!
These are thoughts shared by Sugam Jain, online seller on multiple platforms.Tensions & Drama in the Indian e-commer...
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[Seller Speak] “No COD, 35% returning customers & less than 3% returns!” Online seller Jayanti spills the beans..
Parinita is an exclusive online store for traditional sarees from Bengal and Bangladesh, each with a signature weaving t...
Why your Brand Doesn’t Need to go Online
This is a guest post from Zepo and is intended as a satirical post on “Why not to sell online?”. Selling online is impor...
Working customers shop most during weekday afternoons
What’s the best part about online shopping? Customers don’t need to step out of their office or wait till work is done t...
“Indian ecommerce will take long to reach maturity,” says eBay India’s MD
eBay India’s MD, Latif Nathani, spoke to a leading newspaper of India about eBay’s presence in India and the challenges...
“Future Online Fashion is about sensibility and affordability”
.. and not extreme exclusivity and unsubstantiated pricing, says COO and fashion director of Stylista.com, Anjana Sharma...
GST – Major mistake or Big benefit for online retail? Sellers’ take
When the goods and services tax (GST) was first proposed, many in online retail breathed a sigh of relief. The tax refor...
Should you follow Amazon’s example and tie up with local stores?
No doubt, Amazon has lead the way for introducing innovative and distinguishing services that have contributed significa...
Will discounts alone give you success?
NO .. says Robert McGee, Global Fashion Industry Strategy Director-Infor (a US software company specialising in enterpri...
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[Consumer Speak] App-only Myntra – I’m not a fan of it!
Myntra’s app-only move ruffles feathersPopular ecommerce site Myntra set a record of sorts when it decided to close down...
A Reality Check: 5 Realizations to help you become a better online seller
It is an accepted fact that be it Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Shopclues, eBay, Paytm or AskMe, nearly all ecommerce firm...
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[Seller speak] Should an online seller care about TDS? Can marketplace refuse reimbursement?
We all are hassled by this perplexing thing called TDS on marketplace fees.What is TDS? And why should you care about it...
Is it still better to sell on online marketplaces? Or is time to turn to your own store? Sellers reveal
Ecommerce is certainly here for the long run. Selecting the correct online retail platform is what ensures you stay put...
The ugly side of GST in ecommerce, Online Sellers share
The advent of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) gave rise to different scenarios. Customers are happy with post GST...
Is Snapdeal 2.0 good news for you? Here’s what online sellers think
After months of negotiations the Flipkart-Snapdeal merger deal was called off. Whether it was Flipkart’s ...
Scaling with logistics- Dream or nightmare?
There is a lot of talk that goes on about the challenges faced in one of the key factors for e-commerce – Logistics. Alt...
What can be your ticket to success in Indian e-retail?
Disclaimer: This was authored by Shruti Chakraborty on Quartz India.RedChiffonSaris.com?It could happen. In India’s grow...
Women entrepreneurs – Online marketplaces are the ideal platforms for you!
Disclaimer: This article was authored by Deepa Thomas, e-commerce evangelist, eBay India on ETRetail.An online marketpla...
