Ecommerce
- eCommerce6 days ago
Amazon Faces FTC Ad Suit: Potential Penalties Loom
Amazon, an e-commerce giant, faces a potential FTC lawsuit over its ad practices. Learn how this legal battle could lead to penalties and reshape online shopping for consumers and brands alike.
- eCommerce1 week ago
Amazon Boosts India Automation, Robotics & EV Logistics
Amazon is significantly expanding automation and robotics investments across its India fulfilment centres. This strategic move also strengthens EV logistics, signaling long-term growth.
- eCommerce1 week ago
Alibaba Bids $1.5 Billion for Pupu, Last Independent Chinese Grocery App
Alibaba offers $1.5 billion for Pupu, one of China's last independent instant grocery delivery apps. This strategic move could reshape the market, but faces potential antitrust scrutiny.
- eCommerce1 week ago
Meta & Flipkart Partner to Revolutionize Creator Commerce in India
Discover how Meta and Flipkart's new partnership is set to transform creator-led commerce in India. Learn about the integration of shopping capabilities into Facebook and Instagram, making social feeds your new shopping destination. A major shift for Indian e-commerce.
- eCommerce2 weeks ago
FirstClub Valuation Doubles to $255M: India's Quick Commerce Boom
Indian startup FirstClub has successfully secured $55 million in a Series B funding round, co-led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, propelling its post-money valuation to $255 million. This rapid appreciation, nearly doubling its $120 million valuation from just nine months prior, signals robust investor confidence in a differentiated "quality-first" strategy within India's burgeoning, yet largely speed-obsessed, quick-commerce market. The financing round elevates FirstClub's total capital raised to $86 million, underscoring a potential strategic shift in consumer preferences that could redefine online grocery paradigms and competitive dynamics.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Amazon, Meesho, Swiggy, Zepto Launch India's Digital Commerce Coalition
Amazon, Meesho, Eternal, Swiggy, and Zepto join forces to launch the Digital Commerce Coalition in India. This powerful alliance signifies a major shift in the online market landscape.
- eCommerce1 month ago
The Mall App: Universal Feed Revolutionizes Online Shopping
The Mall app, founded by Ellie Konsker & Sreya Halder, revolutionizes online shopping with a universal, AI-powered personalized feed. Enjoy unparalleled product discovery & real-time updates.
- eCommerce1 month ago
EU Fines Temu $233M for Illegal Goods: Regulatory Crackdown Intensifies
The EU has fined Temu $233M over illegal goods, intensifying its crackdown on online marketplaces. This unprecedented penalty sets a new precedent for digital safety and consumer protection laws within the bloc, impacting global e-commerce operations.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Fairdeal Raises $15M for B2B Quick Commerce in India
Indian B2B quick commerce startup Fairdeal raises $15 million from Bertelsmann India to revolutionize local retail supply chains. Discover how this funding empowers small businesses and reshapes the quick commerce landscape.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Competition Heats Up: Direct Selling vs. E-commerce in India
Explore how India's direct selling industry, including Amway and Herbalife, battles intense competition from e-commerce, D2C, and quick commerce, eroding market share and raising costs.
- eCommerce1 month ago
India E-commerce Surges: Gen Z Fuels AI & Creator Sales
India's e-commerce market is set to hit $250B by 2030. Discover how Gen Z fuels this growth, spending 1.5x more, boosted by AI and creator-led sales. A Whalesbook report.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Why Amazon Has No Western Rivals: An E-commerce Juggernaut
Discover why Amazon has no Western rivals in the e-commerce landscape. Explore its journey from an online bookstore to a global powerhouse and the strategies that cemented its unmatched position.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Flipkart Leads India E-commerce GMV, MAUs Towards $214 Bn FY30
Flipkart leads India's booming e-commerce market with 50-60% GMV share and 240 Mn MAUs. The sector is set to hit $214 Bn by FY30, driven by internet and rural demand.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Flipkart IPO Deferred to 2028; Eyes FY27 EBITDA Profitability
Flipkart's IPO is deferred until 2028 as Walmart prioritizes EBITDA profitability by FY27, halting a $2.5 Bn pre-IPO round. Discover how this impacts Flipkart's strategy and quick commerce expansion.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Amazon Layoffs Deepen: More Jobs Cut in AWS, PXT Amid Restructuring
Amazon slashes more jobs in AWS and PXT divisions globally, following over 30,000 previous cuts. Macroeconomic pressures and a profitability drive are key reasons, severely impacting the Indian tech talent.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Jagadeesh Kumar on The Indus Valley's ₹200 Cr Toxin-Free Cookware Playbook
Learn from Jagadeesh Kumar, co-founder of The Indus Valley, as he shares the playbook for building a ₹200 Cr D2C toxin-free cookware brand using cast iron, tri-ply, and ceramic.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Zoho Invests ₹70 Crore in ONDC to Shape India's Digital Commerce
Zoho, a leading enterprise software company, invests ₹70 crore ($8.4M) in India's ONDC, aiming to strategically shape the future of digital commerce and expand its influence. A key move for India's tech landscape.
- eCommerce1 month ago
Swiggy Reshuffles Board Rules to Become Indian-Controlled
Swiggy is reshaping its board and governance to become an Indian-controlled company, empowering founders and navigating investor interests ahead of its public listing
