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SoftBank-backed Unicommerce to deploy tech in 8,000 warehouses by next year

Multiple new categories and business models have emerged in the last two years in the area of e-commerce

ONDC to give public access by August, has 150 entities on board yet

Seven companies - one buyer side app, five seller side apps, and one logistics service provider app - have built their own ONDC compatible apps

E-com platforms not publishing negative ratings/reviews in India: Report

More than one in two (58 per cent) consumers complain that their negative product ratings and reviews are not being published by e-commerce platforms, a new report showed on Tuesday

Millions of customers shopped during End Of Season Sale event: Flipkart

Flipkart said it saw a resurgence in consumption and a drastic increase in engagement post the pandemic during the company's End of Season Sale

E-com platforms to offer $8 bn market for digital ads in India: Report

E-commerce platforms are now the fastest growing medium for digital ads in India, with a $6-8 billion opportunity by 2030, according to a new report

Customers may see lower discounts, fewer end-of-season stocks on sale

Sale days are also likely to be reduced as retailers emerge from pandemic to post strong surge in business-as-usual (BAU) sales

Unicommerce to increase manpower by 50%, hire 150 employees in FY23

E-commerce-focussed IT firm Unicommerce on Wednesday said it will increase manpower by 50 per cent by adding over 150 team members in 2022-23

E-commerce startup Meesho records 5.35 mn orders in one-day sale event

Over 26,000 new sellers participated in the sale event, the statement said

Amazon's CEO of Worldwide Consumer to step down after 23 years

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says he expects to be ready with an update on Clark's succession over the next few weeks.

India lines up banks for e-commerce effort to take on Amazon, Walmart

The success of ONDC, which would promise equal access to all online sellers and buyers regardless of their size, is a priority for PM Modi

Flipkart clocks over 200 mn fashion products in Spring-Summer of 2022

Season saw a resurgence in consumption on renewed economic recovery post-pandemic

IQOO Neo 6 5G with Qualcomm SD 870 SoC, 80W flash charge launched in India

IQOO Neo6 5G was launch in India today and the smartphone is priced at Rs 29,999 onwards with mid-range specs and Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 system-on-chip

Centre to develop framework to check fake reviews on e-commerce websites

Department of Consumer Affairs held meeting with stakeholders including Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance and Tata to discuss issues arising due to fake and deceptive online reviews

Google in talks to join India's open e-commerce network ONDC: Reports

The ONDC programme aims to join 30 million sellers and 10 million merchants online, and cover at least 100 cities and towns by August

Traceability first step to address fake reviews, govt tells e-commerce cos

A meeting was held on Friday by Department of Consumers Affairs with Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance and Tata to address the issue, say sources

Myntra starts under 48-hour delivery for fashion and beauty products

The 'M-Express' service will work in more than 1,300 pin codes and earn customer loyalty, says the company.

Top headlines: Unacademy CEO sends an SOS; govt calls off BPCL divestment

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Thursday

Google takes yet another crack at e-commerce with renewed strategy

Raghavan is the first Google executive to oversee the technical operations behind both search and the ads division since Sundar Pichai did in 2014, shortly before he became CEO

59% employees not happy at work, retail and e-comm unhappiest: Survey

Concept of workplace happiness stems from direct experiences of employees with their employer and their organisation.

Amazon launches Smart Commerce to change local stores into digital dukaans

Stores will now be able to digitise their operations, enhance in-store experience for walk-in customers, and create their own online storefront in minutes powered by Amazon