Ecommerce Delivery: Rapid Timelines Amid Quick Commerce Competition
The ecommerce landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as companies strive to enhance customer satisfaction by slashing delivery times. With quick commerce gaining traction, the pressure is on traditional ecommerce players to respond. This fierce competition is driving firms to…
Quick Commerce Firms Offer Discounts for Bulk Buys Above Rs 1,000 Cart Size
The quick commerce sector is shifting strategies to enhance profitability and maximize consumer retention by introducing enticing discounts for bulk purchases. These discounts, often more generous than typical offerings, are activated for cart sizes starting at Rs 1,000-1,500. Such moves…
Myntra Launches 'M-Now' Quick Commerce Service in Bengaluru
Myntra, a leading lifestyle e-commerce platform supported by Flipkart, is taking a significant step in expanding its service portfolio with the pilot launch of ‘M-Now,’ a quick delivery service. This initiative has been introduced in select areas of Bengaluru and…
Zepto Secures $350 Million in Latest Funding Round Amidst Rapid Growth of Quick Commerce
Indian grocery delivery startup Zepto has made headlines recently by securing $350 million in a new funding round, marking its third significant funding influx within five months. Despite this substantial investment, the company maintains its existing valuation of $5 billion….
How Zepto is Poaching Workers from Instamart, Blinkit, Other Rival Firms to Win the Quick Commerce War
In the highly competitive landscape of India’s quick commerce sector, Zepto, a startup specializing in 10-minute grocery deliveries, is aggressively expanding to gain market share. One of its key strategies involves attracting top talent away from rival companies, such as…
Swiggy Expands Leadership Team with Key Flipkart Appointments
In a significant move before its stock market debut, food and grocery delivery giant Swiggy has recently announced two vital senior leadership appointments. This strategy aims to accelerate growth in its quick commerce sector and enhance operational efficiency within its…
The Surge of Quick Commerce Platforms During the Diwali Season
As the festive season approaches, quick commerce platforms are experiencing a significant upswing in gift orders, particularly during Diwali. Major players such as Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto are leaving no stones unturned by enhancing their offerings and inventory to…
Blinkit Introduces EMI Options to Enhance Consumer Affordability
In a significant move aimed at increasing consumer spending during the festive shopping season, Blinkit, the quick-commerce subsidiary of Zomato, has announced the introduction of equated monthly installments (EMI) for purchases exceeding ₹2,999. This development positions Blinkit alongside e-commerce giants…
Zepto in Talks with Indian Family Offices to Raise $100-150 Million
Quick commerce startup Zepto is in negotiations with Indian family offices, including the Motilal Oswal Group, to secure an additional $100-150 million in funding. This new round is expected to significantly increase Zepto’s total funding to over $1.5 billion within…
Consumers Shift to Quick Commerce for Food & Beverages: Insights from a Deloitte-FICCI Report
A recent report presented at a FICCI event has highlighted a significant trend in consumer behavior towards quick commerce, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. According to the Deloitte report, 16% of urban consumers now prefer to purchase…
