US Polo Assn's collection is now live on Zepto, featuring a curated selection of classic polos and casualwear, allowing users to enjoy iconic fashion delivered within minutes
Quick commerce, the burgeoning segment that promises rapid deliveries, is set to contribute $1 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) to the festive sales
Ganesh Chaturthi is projected to generate Rs 25,000 crore this year, with businesses favouring domestic goods, and a push for eco-friendly clay idols
Rival firms like Zomato-owned Blinkit already offer BNPL services to their customers through partnerships with players like LazyPay and Simpl
Investors focus on profitable growth as late-stage deals rebound in 2024
General Catalyst, Dragon Fund, Epiq Capital led the round
Swiggy deals in online food delivery and quick grocery delivery services segment. The development comes amid heightened investor interest in the industry, due to high demand for such services
This is much higher than Blinkit's 25,000 SKUs and Zepto's 10,000 SKUs. Zepto has stated that it intends to increase SKUs on its platform to 20,000 before the festive season begins
BigBasket's strategy involves the deployment of 500-600 dark stores nationwide, which will work alongside its large warehouses
Blinkit and Zepto are expanding their operations and offering consumers chances to win cars, iPhones, TVs, luxurious overseas stays
Of the $340 million that Zepto received, $250 million came from General Catalyst, $50 million from Mars Growth, and the remaining amount was fetched from existing investors
Quick-commerce grocery delivery platform Zepto, currently based in Singapore, plans to relocate to India to prepare for its IPO filing
The company will continue to have an office in Mumbai, but its operations will largely be carried out through the new space in Bengaluru
Zepto is planning to shift its headquarters from Mumbai's Powai to Bengaluru's Sarjapur, and has mandated all its employees to relocate to Bengaluru by the end of November or early December
As part of a special marketing campaign, Zepto partnered with several brands for giveaways to as many as 800,000 consumers
Initially introduced in Bengaluru and Delhi, the fee implemented by Swiggy and Zomato is distinct from delivery charges, GST, restaurant fees, and other expenses associated with orders
A former IIM-Bangalore graduate, Meel has previously led special initiatives at Zomato and Jio as well
Zepto faced social media ire after a user called out the quick commerce platform for listing coriander at an exorbitant price of Rs 131 for 100 grams. Zepto said the system glitch had "caused significant pricing disparities" across the platform and assured that the issue has been resolved. The company said its platform is now reflecting accurate prices. Zepto drew flak when a user from Gurugram found that 100 grams of coriander leaves were listed at Rs 131 on Zepto, and called out the brand for overpricing Dhaniya, in a post, along with a screenshot, on X. Several netizens expressed outrage and shock, while some highlighted how the exorbitant prices on the platform sharply contrasted with roadside vegetable vendors bundling free coriander alongside veggies to woo buyers. "Maybe it is grown on moon soil?" wondered a netizen on X. In its response, Zepto said that the system glitch had led to the pricing disparities and that the company is committed to addressing customer concerns ..
Onion, tomato, and potato prices these days continue to rise across wholesale and retail markets. Recently, a Gurgaon resident took to X to express his shock on the Dhaniya price on Zepto
Ahead of its public listing, Zepto plans to ramp up hiring, aiming to add between 400 and 500 employees, focusing on engineering, product, category, growth, and marketing roles