E-commerce players gearing up for business as usual
With the new lockdown guidelines permitting full e-commerce operations after April 20, online retailers are expecting pent-up demand for even non-essential products.
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Walmart India lays off 56 employees
CEO Krish Iyer says reports of a second round of layoffs in April are “baseless and incorrect”.
Walmart launches training programme for MSMEs
The Walmart Vriddhi Supplier Development Program is expected to equip MSMEs to contribute to the global supply chain and expand capabilities in India, one of Walmart’s top five sourcing markets.
The ambitious aren’t limited by resources: B.K. Goenka
The self-made business leader stressed on the merits of commitment, customer focus, and ambition to rise to the top as key contributors to entrepreneurial success.
Small is still beautiful
Neighbourhood kirana owners are sprucing up their stores and joining hands with big retailers to meet India’s insatiable appetite for shopping. And consumers are not complaining.
Amazon opens its biggest campus in Hyderabad
Spread over 9.5 acres, the campus can house more than 15,000 employees.
Flipkart launches initiative to bring artisans online
The company said it will work with NGOs, government bodies and livelihood missions to reach a large number of rural entrepreneurs.
PhonePe banks on trust
Walmart-backed digital payments platform PhonePe aims to turn profitable soon by leveraging its network of retail customers and merchants to offer a range of products and services.
To win in the Indian market, global firms can leverage international marketing alliances
By forming alliances with Indian firms, foreign companies can get access to a strong distribution network and local resources to customise offerings suitable for the Indian market.
Global e-commerce sales surged to $29 trillion: UNCTAD
With $400 billion in revenue, India holds the ninth position in a ranking of countries by e-commerce sales.
