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Lenskart acquired Owndays in Japan and Stellio in Spain to grow its international presence. The Middle East and regions like Singapore are key to the company’s next phase of growth, says the CEO

Cracker of a Diwali: Quick commerce drives record festive season sales for D2C brands

Sales are up two to three times from the previous year. Brands leaned on AI-driven forecasting, decentralised fulfilment and closer coordination with platforms to stay on schedule despite packed warehouses and worker shortages

D2C brands deploy AI to cut returns, boost sales amid festival season rush

From tackling fake returns and delivery failures to optimising supply chains and personalising festive campaigns, brands are betting on AI tools to protect margins and capture a larger share of India’s Rs 1.2 lakh crore festive e-commerce market.

D2C brands ramp up festive playbook to tap on impulse demand on 10-minute delivery apps

As brands enhance their focus on online sales, quick-commerce platforms are also expanding their offerings, capacity ahead of the festive rush.

D2C brands pile in inventory, double ad spends on quick commerce amid festive rush

D2C brands are rushing to load warehouses, bundle festive SKUs and jostle for visibility on Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart, even as staffing shortages slow down restocking and push up ad costs.

Last-mile reset: New-age logistics firms go after D2C returns, billing and other pain points

Courier weight disputes, RTOs and NDRs have prompted D2C brands to seek smarter, more accountable logistics partners

Mid-year e-commerce sales soar as Amazon, Flipkart deals power record numbers for sellers

Despite the quick commerce boom, traditional e-commerce proves it’s still got muscle—with brands, large and small, logging historic highs during Amazon's Prime Day and Flipkart’s GOAT Sale.

Wakefit files IPO papers, to raise Rs 468-crore via fresh issue; investors to offload 5.8 crore shares in OFS

In total, Wakefit is likely to raise around Rs 1,500-2,000 crore, or about $200 million through an IPO, Moneycontrol had reported earlier.

Giva raises Rs 530 crore from Creaegis, others; will expand lab-grown diamond offerings

Chief operating officer Aditya Labroo has been elevated to the role of co-founder, the company said

Snitch secures Rs 340 crore from 360 One Asset, Manyavar’s Ravi Modi, others

Existing investors such as SWC and IvyCap Ventures also participated in the round, which propelled the D2C fashion company's valuation to about Rs 2,500 crore from around Rs 500 crore in December 2023

Pet food brand Drools claims unicorn status after Nestlé picks up minority stake

Nestlé’s entry comes after private equity firm L Catterton picked up a minority stake in Drools in June 2023. Despite the stake sale, Drools said it will continue to operate independently

Zepto’s new ‘Swap and Save’ feature draws D2C founders’ ire

D2C brands say Zepto’s new feature undercuts discovery and fuels ad spend, at a time when quick commerce platforms are ramping up their advertising businesses to drive growth.

Quick commerce, e-commerce firms steady the ship as India-Pakistan tensions ease

As the ceasefire stabilizes, e-commerce platforms have been navigating logistical challenges and a brief dip in demand, with operations returning to normal in several key regions.

Smaller D2C brands take a hit as India-Pakistan conflict dents consumer sentiment

Since May 7, online orders have dropped and advertising spends are no longer yielding expected returns, as consumer attention shifts from shopping to the conflict with Pakistan

GoKwik in talks to raise $20-25 million in internal round led by RTP Global

This comes few months after the Delhi-based firm acquired Shopify-based returns management app Return Prime to expand its reach into international markets.

Kedaara Capital, others negotiate deal to invest over Rs 500 crore in The Sleep Company

The Sleep Company is being valued at around $400 million, or about Rs 3,400 crore during the current negotiations, one of the persons cited above told Moneycontrol, a significant jump from $200 million in 2023.

D2C snacks brand Sweet Karam Coffee raises $8 million from Peak XV Partners, Fireside Ventures

To expand its operations, SKC has also roped in former Unilever supply chain veteran Nandhitha Indermohan as its COO

Fireside Ventures backs Kusha Kapila’s shapewear brand UnderNeat, Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alagh joins in

The seed round is expected to be in the range of Rs 8-10 crore, though exact figures have not been undisclosed. UnderNeat, which went live on March 30, has already amassed 1,76,000 Instagram followers

Delhivery to set up 50 dark stores; eyes Rs 100 crore revenue boost from 2-hour delivery service

The service is currently live in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai, and the company has plans to expand it to cities like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad.

D2C skincare brand Foxtale raises $30 million in series C funding from Japan’s KOSÉ Corporation

Foxtale will use the funds to improve its R&D capabilities and deepen presence across the country, founder and CEO Romita Mazumdar has said

Peter Thiel-backed Velocity launches quick delivery service Shipfast for D2C brands

Shipfast has partnered with seven logistics providers for deliveries across multiple cities, offering four-hour, same-day and next-day shipping options

Honasa Consumer Q2 result: Mamaearth parent slips into red, posts loss of Rs 18.5 crore

This downturn has been attributed to the company’s transition to a direct-to-consumer distribution model as part of its Project 'Neev', which has necessitated inventory corrections

Licious reports 8% drop in revenue to Rs 685 crore in FY24 amid third-party channel closures; losses cut by 44%

Licious said the company’s focus has shifted to owned channels, as a result of which revenue was dragged down from modern trade and local stores.

Wakefit FY24 revenue rises 25% to Rs 1,017 crore, losses down 90%

Wakefit, which sells on Flipkart and Amazon, said 30-35 percent of its sales comes from e-commerce marketplaces and a majority, around 65-70 percent, comes from its physical stores and its website

D2C ayurvedic products startup Kapiva nears deal to raise Rs 330 crore in internal round

Existing backer OrbiMed is likely to lead the round and others like Fireside Ventures, Vertex Ventures, 3one4 Capital and more may also participate, sources told Moneycontrol.