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Retail's balancing act: Customer's fickle loyalty in the phygital age

In the last quarter of the calendar year 2024, women's sentiment on the economy dropped by 8 per cent, while that of men increased by 6 per cent, a trend observed across all income levels

Latest iPhones get the gift of more AI as holiday shopping season heats up

Apple is pumping more artificial intelligence into the latest iPhones during the holiday shopping season with a free software update that includes a feature that enables users to create customised emojis within a matter of seconds. The Wednesday release of the iPhone's upgraded operating system, iOS 18.2, extends Apple's expansion into AI months after rivals such as Samsung and Google began implanting the revolutionary technology on their devices. The update builds upon another one that came out in late October to usher in the AI era for Apple and the iPhone, as well as for the iPad and Mac. The latest round of AI tricks includes Genmojis, Apple's description for emojis that iPhone users will be able to ask the technology to create and then share. Apple says it is placing some limits its AI's emoji artistry to prevent the distribution of violent or hateful imagery. Other features include an Image Playground for a variety of AI-styled illustrations, writing tools and options for ...

Sarojini Nagar among Delhi's 3 shopping spots to undergo major revamp: NDMC

Delhi's iconic Sarojini Nagar Market along with Malcha Market and Aliganj Market are set for a major transformation as New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) unveiled a major revamp plan. The NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Tuesday unveiled plans to redevelop three major markets, including the renowned Sarojini Nagar Market, as part of Phase-I of its urban renewal initiative. The announcement was made during a press briefing where Chahal outlined the council's vision to modernise and improve urban spaces in alignment with the Delhi Master Plan 2021. Sarojini Nagar, famous for its budget-friendly fashion finds, will undergo a complete makeover, with plans to convert the currently mixed-use building into a fully commercial hub. The redevelopment will see the ground floor, first floor, second floor, and part of the third floor dedicated to retail and commercial spaces, offering more room for shoppers and boosting the market's revenue potential, Chahal said. "This revamp aims t

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Rural India's appetite for FMCG grows by 60%; what's behind the surge?

The Kantar and GroupM study highlights a nearly 60 per cent growth in the average FMCG basket size for rural consumers, increasing from 5.8 in 2022 to 9.3 in 2024

Uttar Pradesh estimates festival shopping to top Rs 1 trillion this year

Lighting solutions major Philips is also bullish on the potential of the UP market owing to the large consumer base, rising economy landscape and expanding real estate

More urban shoppers opting for quick commerce platforms: NIQ study

According to the report, shopping frequency has increased across channels, with more frequent visits to both modern trade and online platforms

US holiday sales to grow at slowest pace since 2018, says Deloitte report

Holiday retail sales are likely to rise between 2.3 per cent and 3.3 per cent in the November 2024-January 2025 period

75% Indians expect higher spending on clothes, footwear in 6 months: Report

74% think their spending on groceries may go up in the next six months

Video commerce gains traction, people spent 2 mn hours shopping: Flipkart

Homegrown e-commerce platform Flipkart on Thursday said video as a format is rapidly gaining adoption and Indian customers have spent over 2 million hours on its video commerce offerings in the past one year. India is one of the top consumers of internet data, and with Indian consumers becoming increasingly tech-savvy and digitally inclined, video commerce in the country promises great potential. According to Flipkart Indians have spent over 2 million hours on its video commerce offerings, from June 2023 to May 2024. Tier 2 and tier 3 regions comprised 65 per cent of overall video commerce engagement, mostly in categories like fashion, beauty, personal care, home decor and furnishing. The maximum viewership clocked on a single live commerce video was 1.4 million, it added. "Video as a format is rapidly gaining adoption, especially among women in tier 2 and tier 3 regions, millennials and the Gen Z audience pan India. The top 5 cities leading the way for Flipkart's Video Commerce ..

Inside Delhi's ghost malls: A struggle to stay relevant in retail landscape

Poor management by mall authorities appears to be a significant reason for the decreased footfall

'Ghost' shopping centres expand 59% in 2023, largest rise in NCR: Report

Almost Rs 6,700 cr 'trapped' in gross leasable space of such shopping centres, it says

Only 4% rely on online platforms for clothes: How Indians shop apparel

Discounts and ease of return are key drivers for online purchases.

Amazon to push cashierless shopping tech into more third-party stores

The company refuted a report by tech site The Information this month that the technology relies on human reviewers in India to watch customers as they shop

Where India spends: Gaming, utilities, e-com account for 80% of online transactions

Also, the most frequently visited In-Store merchant categories were grocery stores, restaurants, service stations, clothing stores, government services, pharmacies and hospitals

Dubai's traditional gold shops take a hit as record prices deter buyers

The most affected were the gold brick shops, with workers at three locations saying sales are down by half

Shopping frenzy: Black Friday set to brighten up sales over the weekend

Brands expect double-digit growth in sales, go all out to woo shoppers

Planning festival-season shopping binge? Know how no-cost EMI and BNPL work

Experts advise close examination of no-cost EMI offers to uncover any concealed fees or charges

Is ‘No Cost EMI’ really free?

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023 Day 6; Check the best deals to crack

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is still on, and people are getting the best deals from this sale. Here are the best deals available on great Indian sales, check the list