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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...
Around the Ecommerce world in 5 mins!
Ecommerce is changing everyday, and sometimes by the minute. So many new ideas and developments everyday, becomes hard to keep track. We bring to you a curated digest of ecommerce developments/happenings around...
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...
Ecommerce firms speed-up customer grievance redressal; Can sellers expect the same?
Between March 2016 and November 2017, the number of customer complaints against ecommerce firms was around 28,000. In February, Flipkart and Snapdeal were the most complained against etailers in...
C2C market powered by ecommerce firms boost business growth of SMEs
One of the many positives of the evolution of the Indian ecommerce industry is the opportunities presented to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Ecommerce companies, be it big players...
Flipkart introduces ‘anti-theft’ packaging
E-commerce major Flipkart on Tuesday said it has developed India’s first “anti-theft” packaging to secure goods from in-transit theft and tampering. “Designed specifically for high-net products like mobiles, tablets,...
Paytm Mall looking to acquire a piece of BigBasket for $200 mn
Industry watchers are of the opinion that online grocery will be bigger than current categories – electronics and fashion. Looks like Paytm Mall believes the same. Not so long...