Marketplace Watch Archive
Shopclues targets growth with 50-80% discounts; Gives into private fashion brands for profits
Online marketplace Shopclues might be looking for a merger or IPO, but before that happens the etailer is looking boost its customer base through discounts. Its Maha Bharat Diwali...
What do Amazon & Flipkart have in store for festive sales?
The 2017 festive sales have begun with a great bang and as expected, rivals Amazon and Flipkart are ready with their best moves to win the shopping battle this...
Paytm Mall offers 100% festive sale discount; more sales by etailer expected soon
The first ever Paytm Mall festive sale keeps getting exciting. In August, the etailer said it will host its mega festive sale online and offline as part of its...
Amazon to lunch more FCs through retail chains & manufacturers
The delivery network expansion plan continues for Amazon. The etailer launched its largest Fulfilment Centre (FC) in Hyderabad only a few days ago. Before that it announced its fifth...
Amazon unveils first Fashion Studio in India, fashion included its top-3 categories
Amazon Fashion is trying to catch up with Myntra, fashion arm of rival Flipkart. In just 6 months it achieved 90% growth. The US-based online marketplace is giving this...
Personalisation – Flipkart’s mantra for Big Billion Days?
Over the years, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale event has become bigger (and more successful as per the ecommerce player) each year. Starting tomorrow, until 24th September, online shoppers...
Amazon ties-up with Bank of Baroda to offer micro loans to sellers
Ecommerce player Amazon today said it has tied up with state-run lender Bank of Baroda to offer micro loans to its sellers. The loans will be offered on invite-only...
Shopclues takes a jab at Snapdeal; considering merge & IPO to meet targets
The online retail market isn’t all about private labels and luxury brands. Etailer Shopclues expects non-branded products to take it to ecommerce success. But, after the Flipkart-Snapdeal merger deal...
Flipkart aims to capture 50% of total online smartphone sales
Confident of expanding its lead over the US-based rival Amazon, SoftBank-backed Flipkart expects a 2.5 times growth in smartphone sales in this festive season compared to last year, a...
Flipkart becomes penny-wise; funds would be used for investments, acquisitions & furniture category
Flipkart is rolling in billions, that’s known to all. But the etailer is being careful about spending every penny. The larger goal is to utilize the funds to take-down...
Myntra aims for 5x sales growth during Big Billion Days
Fashion etailer, Myntra managed profitability for its private label business not so long ago. During its EORS sale in June 2017, it recorded 56% sales growth. The ecommerce company...
Amazon, Flipkart announce festive bonanza offers; pre-GST sales would contribute to low GMV growth?
Amazon India is all set to bring the American online shopping experience to India with its Great Indian Sale this festive season. Slated to start from 20th September –...
Snapdeal to host 3-4 festive sales by September end; what should etailer focus on?
The start of September marked just the beginning of Snapdeal’s festive season sales efforts. The etailer is adamant to regain its lost ecommerce popularity. After quitting the merger deal...
Amazon vs Flipkart smartphone war to intensify this festive season
The gloves are off for the upcoming festive season as biggies Amazon and Flipkart get ready to fight each other. The battle for smartphones market share is going to...
Amazon India expands delivery network for festive season
With the onset of festive season, Amazon India on Tuesday announced expansion of its own delivery network in various parts of India, including Leh-Ladakh, Lakshadweep as well as East...