E-commerce
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Opportunity India Desk Nov 23, 2021 - 5 min readWith the force of the global pandemic, the furniture industry has been impacted due to the strict government policies and lockdown protocols, where individuals were expected to stay at home in order to avoid the exposure of the virus. The demand for furniture dropped in 2020 as offices and public places were closed for a ...
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Opportunity India Desk Jul 17, 2019 - 1 min readE-commerce and tech giant Amazon has launched an IIT JEE preparation app called JEE Ready, venturing into the edtech space. The app has been introduced in the beta phase, helping students prepare for entrance tests by allowing them to take an All India Mock Test for free. Users can log in with their Amazon credentials and add details ...
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Opportunity India Desk Mar 27, 2019 - 1 min readMyntra-Jabong has launched a smart hearable device Blink Play, expanding its range of wearable devices. Developed by the company's innovation labs unit, the smart earbuds will be available for Rs 2,250 (exclusive of taxes). Blink Play combines premium audio functionality with advanced fitness tracking features. The fitness-oriented features offered include calculating key fitness metrics such as steps, ...
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Opportunity India Desk Oct 09, 2018 - 1 min readIndia's first online marketplace Shopclues has launched its new online International Store. It has partnered with prominent international aggregators for providing stylish apparels, trendy mobile accessories and innovative home décor. The International Store is aimed at expanding the range of value for money products. It will have products, starting with prices as low as Rs ...
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Opportunity India Desk Oct 08, 2018 - 1 min readFlipkart has partnered Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to offer customised insurance solutions to power its mobile phone protection programme for all leading mobile phone brands that are sold on its platform. With this, the e-commerce major is foraying into the insurance segment. Under the programme, Flipkart will be offering both cash payout option and free ...
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Opportunity India Desk Sep 28, 2018 - 1 min readAmazon.in has expanded its delivery network in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Agra and Meerut. The company now has close to 60 delivery stations and service partner nodes. Awanish Singh, Director Last Mile Operations Amazon India, has informed that Amazon.in has partnered with over 800 retail outlets as part of its "I Have Space" ...
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Opportunity India Desk Mar 28, 2018 - 1 min readK Guru Gowrappan, the global managing director of the Alibaba Group, has parted ways with the Chinese Internet conglomerate. A statement from the company confirmed his departure without providing more details. Gowrappan used to advise Alibaba's executive chairman Jack Ma with his early bets in India and was instrumental in investments ...
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Opportunity India Desk Mar 28, 2018 - 1 min readTelevision brand Thomson is planning to resume its business in the Indian market with the launch of products in alliance with a local partner next month. According to a release issued by the company, Thomson will be an online exclusive brand in India focussing on smart televisions at competitive prices.
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Opportunity India Desk Mar 15, 2018 - 2 min readSwedish retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has rolled out its e-commerce business in India becoming the latest single brand retailer after Zara to start online retailing operations in the country. Janne Einola, country manager for H&M in India said, “We are launching the global online store in India. We will have ...
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Opportunity India Desk Mar 14, 2018 - 2 min readIn a bid to encourage shoppers with bank accounts to buy online, Amazon.com Inc. has launched its first-ever debit card in Mexico on Tuesday. Internet retailers and brick-and-mortar chains in Mexico are investing heavily in e-commerce as the sector gains in popularity, although it is still a small fraction of total ...