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How are retailers shifting strategies to cope with the third Covid wave?

The country is in the grip of third wave of Covid-19. Retail businesses now know what to do and what not to. And those dealing in them are now adopting different strategies. This report finds out more

How are retailers shifting strategies to cope with the third Covid wave?
Updated On : 14 Jan 2022 | 8:15 AM IST

Kiranas discover a new partner

The FMCG direct distribution system faces an existential threat

Kiranas discover a new partner
Updated On : 28 Dec 2021 | 3:07 AM IST

Processed 1 bn transactions last month, offline payments up 200%: PhonePe

Digital payments major PhonePe on Monday said offline merchant transactions on its platform have shown 200 per cent growth since last year.

Processed 1 bn transactions last month, offline payments up 200%: PhonePe
Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 12:44 PM IST

FMCG distributors warn firms of 'non-co-operation', seek price parity

A financial credit note is issued by companies on schemes offered to retailers and is facilitated by distributors

FMCG distributors warn firms of 'non-co-operation', seek price parity
Updated On : 06 Dec 2021 | 1:26 AM IST

As shops turn to JioMart for stocks, India's salespersons find going tough

Thousands of salespeople representing consumer giants face an existential threat to their business.

As shops turn to JioMart for stocks, India's salespersons find going tough
Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 11:43 PM IST

New-age pharmacy start-ups tap 'kirana' networks, eye US market

New entrants in the largely unorganised Indian pharmaceuticals market are trying out innovative ways to tap a vast market that lies in hinterland

New-age pharmacy start-ups tap 'kirana' networks, eye US market
Updated On : 08 Oct 2021 | 7:55 AM IST

Fintech's 'buy now, pay later' credit for kiranas is changing livelihoods

Even small shops can now access large and organised wholesalers, as they buy credit responsibly.

Fintech's 'buy now, pay later' credit for kiranas is changing livelihoods
Updated On : 07 Oct 2021 | 9:59 PM IST

India's largest B2B e-comm firm Udaan starts 'Mega Bharat Sale' for kiranas

In view of the the upcoming festive season, the 'Mega Bharat Sale' will run from October 6 to October 12 on the Udaan platform

India's largest B2B e-comm firm Udaan starts 'Mega Bharat Sale' for kiranas
Updated On : 04 Oct 2021 | 1:23 PM IST

Flipkart, Davinta tie up to offer credit facilities to small biz, kiranas

'Partnering with Davinta will give members on our platform access to credit with a single click,' says Adarsh Menon, senior vice president and head - Flipkart Wholesale

Flipkart, Davinta tie up to offer credit facilities to small biz, kiranas
Updated On : 18 Sep 2021 | 7:23 PM IST

Flipkart Wholesale helps 600 brands from small cities expand across India

The firm is playing a key role in the success of many local and small brands by helping bridge the gap between them and Kiranas and retailers that sell to the masses.

Flipkart Wholesale helps 600 brands from small cities expand across India
Updated On : 13 Sep 2021 | 4:34 PM IST

Flipkart strengthens Kirana delivery with 100k partners for festive season

Over 100,000 Kirana stores to be supply-chain partners to deliver millions of packages in more than 10,000 pincodes

Flipkart strengthens Kirana delivery with 100k partners for festive season
Updated On : 08 Sep 2021 | 10:48 PM IST

Credit in 2 minutes for 1.5 mn kiranas under Flipkart Wholesale's new plan

The digital B2B marketplace has announced the launch of industry-first credit programmes that aim to help kiranas manage their working capital and grow their business

Credit in 2 minutes for 1.5 mn kiranas under Flipkart Wholesale's new plan
Updated On : 24 Aug 2021 | 10:57 PM IST

Flipkart Wholesale rolls out new credit program to support kiranas

Flipkart Wholesale, the digital B2B marketplace of Flipkart, has announced the launch of credit programs which aim to help kiranas manage their working capital requirements and grow their business

Flipkart Wholesale rolls out new credit program to support kiranas
Updated On : 24 Aug 2021 | 1:39 PM IST

Flipkart Wholesale plans to triple footprint in India by serving Kiranas

E-commerce adoption by kiranas on Flipkart Wholesale doubled in Jan-June this year over last year. This is seen growing 180% in July-December 2021, over the same period last year

Flipkart Wholesale plans to triple footprint in India by serving Kiranas
Updated On : 20 Aug 2021 | 12:30 AM IST

RIL reinvents, again

The scale of its green energy debut is stunning

RIL reinvents, again
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 2:17 AM IST

Flipkart Wholesale sees 3x jump in digital adoption among kiranas

Flipkart Wholesale is also witnessing high organic adoption of e-commerce among its Best Price members

Flipkart Wholesale sees 3x jump in digital adoption among kiranas
Updated On : 14 Jun 2021 | 3:46 PM IST

Second Covid-19 wave: METRO Cash & Carry goes online for kiranas

Mediratta said e-commerce sales have gone up 10 times since they started in April 2020.

Second Covid-19 wave: METRO Cash & Carry goes online for kiranas
Updated On : 12 Jun 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

FMCGs turn to online distribution as Covid forces kiranas to down shutters

Online as a percentage of sales for FMCG companies has touched 8-9 per cent for some firms versus 5-6 per cent a few months ago.

FMCGs turn to online distribution as Covid forces kiranas to down shutters
Updated On : 07 Jun 2021 | 9:12 AM IST

SoftBank Group may invest $700 mn in Flipkart after exiting firm in 2018

Techy conglomerate investing in Flipkart at a time when Reliance Industries and Tata are betting big on e-commerce as well.

SoftBank Group may invest $700 mn in Flipkart after exiting firm in 2018
Updated On : 04 Jun 2021 | 9:37 AM IST

Kirana partners see 30% rise in monthly delivery incomes in 2020: Flipkart

Walmart-owned Flipkart on Friday said its Kirana partners across the country registered an increase of nearly 30 per cent in their average monthly delivery incomes in 2020.

Kirana partners see 30% rise in monthly delivery incomes in 2020: Flipkart
Updated On : 21 May 2021 | 9:48 PM IST