Online Shopping

Why San Francisco’s biggest mall is almost empty

San Francisco Centre, once a retail powerhouse, is now 93% vacant as crime, online shopping and remote work reshape the city

Myntra bets on shoppable videos to boost engagement and drive sales growth

With Glamstream, Myntra aims to boost engagement by 15% and double revenue from its content commerce business in the first year.

Myntra takes first step abroad with Singapore launch

To be sure, Myntra will not set up an office in Singapore and the products too will be shipped from India. The company expects shipments to reach in 4-7 days.

India's e-retail rush creates 28 crore online shoppers, toppling US to become second largest: Flipkart-Bain report

Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent between 2019 to 2024, the market scaled to $60 billion last year, and is projected to reach $170–$190 billion by 2030, the report said.

How to protect your credit card data when shopping online

To protect your credit card information while shopping online, use trusted websites, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor your transactions regularly.

Myntra jumps onto 30 minute deliveries, won't charge customers for now

While the service, M-Now, is currently live in Bengaluru, it will expand to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and others in the coming months. The company will also increase assortment to 1,00,000 from 10,000 currently over time.

Compulsive shopping troubling you? Understand why you shop, delay buying to feel more in control

If you often find yourself shopping due to boredom, emotional triggers, or the lure of a good sale, and want to change something about it, there are practical strategies you can use to curb the habit and make more mindful purchasing decisions.

Nazara, ONDC to launch an in-game monetisation platform gCommerce

Nazara Technologies CEO Nitish Mittersain said this initiative is a significant step forward in the company's strategy to help game developers with effective monetisation solutions.

Festive season online sale and hidden data risks: 6 tips to protect your personal information

Are you ready to dive headfirst into a world of irresistible offers and jaw-dropping sales this festive season? While the excitement is high, it’s important to stay alert to the risks of identity theft. This year, don’t just shop online; be vigilant in protecting your privacy and your loved ones by following these simple steps.

E-commerce sector: A boon for small, made-in-India sellers

The shift for SME’s to online platforms is not just a significant driver of employment, it has also enabled small sellers to expand their business, increase market presence, and compete with big companies

Before you click ‘buy’: 8 most important things to remember for online shopping

Ready to dive into the sale season? Watch out for scams and overindulgence. Keep these tips in mind to make the most of the discounts while avoiding common pitfalls.

60% of consumers opting for sustainable products, willing to pay more for it: PwC Survey

The survey highlights changing consumer sentiment towards sustainable food production, with 75% of consumers actively seeking information on their food and sustainability consumption and 70% research independent sustainability score on food labelling when choosing a product

India’s e-commerce policy likely to be on backburner amid sluggish FDI inflows

Latest data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade revealed that India’s net FDI inflows contracted 3.5 percent year-on-year in FY24 to $44.42 billion, the lowest in five years.

ONDC to cut its discount funding by up to 75%; advises against GST adjustment

The highest drop in incentives is for the food & beverages and grocery categories which together make up about 40 percent of the network’s monthly retail order volumes

England woman with rare disorder shops in her sleep, racks up thousands in debt

Over the years, Kelly Knipes has awakened to find packages of items she ordered while asleep, including a full-sized plastic basketball court, complete with a net, pole, and backboard.

Flipkart opens a new grocery fulfillment centre in Vishakapatnam, promising next-day delivery for consumers

This is the second grocery fulfillment centre in Andhra Pradesh and will cater to more than 8,000 orders per day.

SPPL launches its e-commerce platform, targets annual business of Rs 100 crore

Super Plastronics Pvt Limited has launched its own e-commerce platform. The company claims within the Delhi-NCR region, it will deliver products within 48 hours and in other cities within 4-5 days

ONDC jazzes up incentive scheme with week-on-week growth 'multiplier'

In the 10th version of its incentive scheme, ONDC has also restricted financial incentives to merchants who are related parties of seller-side platforms on the network

MC Exclusive | Government body pulls up Amazon India for ‘dark’ practices forcing consumers to sign up for Prime membership

Following a crackdown on Amazon's dark pattern practices in the US, the Indian government is also looking to take action against the e-commerce giant.