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Festive strategy: Digital shoppers in focus as firms eye sales turnaround
Covid-19 has changed the way companies sell and people shop. The first of a three-part series looks at firms' changing strategies as festive season kicks off
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Covid-19 curbs make e-commerce viral: Amazon, Flipkart see record sales
Amazon and Flipkart saw record sales during their pre-Independence Day promotions. But this surge does not indicate a decisive revival in consumer sentiment. Here's why
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Offline retailers keep off Freedom sales amid lockdown, muted sentiment
Croma, Reliance Digital buck trend, but mood remains sombre
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How to know if your e-shopping habit is a problem and what to do if it is
Like alcohol use - or overeating, watching TV or surfing the internet - online shopping doesn't pose a problem when used as an occasional treat
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Amazon Prime Day sale begins Aug 6, to offer over 1000 new products
More than 270 handicrafts sourced from artisans across the country will be on offer during Prime Day, says company
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Europe's retail sector sees major shift as shoppers buy local due to Covid
Half of Britons in a YouGov survey of 1,032 people said they would now feel uncomfortable visiting an enclosed retail space like a shopping mall
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Brands try to understand cost-conscious consumer, evaluate purchase pattern
Value packs, local roots, budget labels mark the new shopping trail as consumers emerge from a series of lockdowns
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Retail business takes a hit as consumers maintain distance from markets
CAIT, Retailers Association of India say retail biz has been hit severely, by 65% in June
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How hyper-local consumption is driving change in brand-retail landscape
With the clamour for convenience and support for local brands on the rise, consumers, kirana stores, and brands are redrawing the terms of engagement
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Instagram begins testing 'Shops' feature with select users for online store
After Facebook, Instagram has begun testing the new Shops feature with select users globally to help set up a single online store for customers
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37% consumers check country of origin while e-shopping, says survey
Maximum retail price and discount information are being sought by 82% consumers, besides ratings, reviews and delivery date.
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Safe foot forward: Stepping out still an exercise in caution amid Covid-19
At MTR Indira Nagar, pre-lockdown Sundays would mean about 1,000 diners in their 150-seater place
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Food to air conditioners: Consumers press order button as markets reopen
QSRs wanting a slice of lockdown trade to white-collar workers dressing down in athleisure, demand for non-discretionary items has spiked since May 17
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Unboxing the revenge shopper
This brand of customer is waiting with bated breath for the lockdown to ease so she can head out to the nearest luxury products store
Facebook takes on Amazon with online shopping, commerce venture Shops
The Facebook chief executive officer announced a handful of updates Tuesday signaling the company's commitment to online shopping and commerce
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Life after lockdown: 3 new ways to shop - distance, distance, and distance
The last of a three-part series looks at how retailers and e-tailers are doing business amid the Covid-19 pandemic
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Lockdown 3.0: Flipkart, Snapdeal see heavy traffic for non-essential items
New Delhi-based e-commerce firm Snapdeal said it has resumed the delivery of non-essential products in orange and green zones, along with the continuing deliveries of essential products
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Covid-19 lockdown: Jewellers reaching out to customers via online offers
Jewellers in Mumbai's largest gold market, Zaveri Bazar, will offer online jewellery sale on Akshaya Tritiya
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No supply of non-essentials by e-tailers in lockdown: Govt reverses stand
The govt had previously permitted e-commerce companies to also supply non-essential goods during the lockdown period till May 3
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Understanding consumer behaviour: How do you reach out to a wary shopper?
Social commerce, community circles that help with everything from bargain hunts to waste management are among the major factors shaping consumer behaviour: Kantar
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