IndoSpace is moving to capture the growing Grade A warehousing demand in India’s tier II markets, driven by e-commerce and FMCG storage needs. While major logistics players chase metro growth, IndoSpace plans to build new distribution hubs using its spread-out portfolio and risk tolerance. The challenge: turning smaller cities into reliable warehousing destinations.
BigBasket, part of Tata Group, has appointed Arpit Jaiswal as Chief Growth Officer to lead growth that is both sustainable and profitable. He will drive product development, user acquisition and retention, and market expansion, working with cross-functional teams to boost customer engagement and monetization efficiency. Jaiswal previously led growth and product initiatives at Google Pay, including AI-led user acquisition and unit economics.
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After a strong first two days of festive sales on Amazon and Flipkart, discounts began tapering well before the sale period ended. With promo costs reduced by some platforms, sellers followed suit, and the initial momentum stalled. Even as brands and sellers reportedly overachieved targets, reduced discounting caused sales to cool earlier than expected.
Amazon India plans to invest Rs 2,800 crore to strengthen its infrastructure and operations, with the goal of improving delivery speeds across the country. The move will expand and effectively double the footprint of its quick commerce vertical, Amazon Now, while also widening its pan-India ecommerce network through additional warehouses and delivery stations.
Bengaluru startup IPF, a peer to peer marketplace for preloved kids’ products, has raised Rs 3.2 crore in seed funding led by Titan Capital. Founded by IIT Roorkee alumni, the company says it will use the round to strengthen technology, enhance trust and safety, and broaden access for more parents across India.
With India emerging from pandemic disruption and festive demand building, major e-commerce players like Flipkart are joining forces with multiple brands for annual mega discount days. The campaign aims to pull forward purchases through coordinated promotions, turning the shopping season into a crowded battleground for deals across categories. Expect heavy marketing and aggressive pricing as rivals race to capture spend.
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South Korea is pushing back after American lawmakers criticized its investigation into US-listed e-commerce giant Coupang. Seoul says the probe follows domestic law and due process, with no discrimination against US firms. The dispute escalated as reports claimed Washington could pause security talks unless Coupang’s American chairman is guaranteed legal safety, worsening US-South ties.
Zivame, the early home-shopping lingerie brand launched in 2011, is still running losses in 2024 despite being backed by parent Reliance Retail. The question now is whether high customer acquisition costs, stiff competition, and operational inefficiencies prevented growth from translating into profits. Can Zivame finally find a scalable fit and turn around soon?
India has issued fresh guidelines aimed at curbing “dark patterns” used by brands and advertisers—tactics that nudge customers into unintended purchases or hide extra charges until it’s too late. The big question now is whether the rules will effectively change how firms design checkout flows and marketing prompts, or if smarter workarounds will follow.
Flipkart is reportedly preparing for another leadership reshuffle under Kalyan Krishnamurthy, described as a “musical chairs” move. The change signals more than routine management shuffling, pointing to a strategy to reassign responsibilities, recalibrate priorities, and tighten execution across teams. Industry observers read the timing as a response to mounting competitive pressure.
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As the broader e commerce industry moves away from scheduled grocery drop offs, Amazon is doing the opposite—pushing the slotted model nationwide while also ramping up quick commerce. During the ongoing festive sale, the company signaled equal focus on both approaches, with this quarter seen as pivotal for expanding Amazon Now’s 10 minute delivery.
Buy now pay later is surging as both consumers and businesses lean into flexible payments. The trend accelerated last year when pandemic-era online shopping expanded from essentials to nearly everything, normalizing pay later options. With demand rising, payment providers and retailers are increasingly integrating these plans into mainstream commerce.
Woovly has expanded its leadership team by appointing a new associate director, as it continues building a platform that blends social media content with community and e-commerce. The company focuses on empowering micro and nano creators, aiming to deliver a more holistic experience for audiences and shoppers.
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