Urban India to spend INR 1.85 lakh crore this festive season: Study

During festive seasons, the primary objective is to boost sales by enhancing consumer consideration. To achieve this goal, a multi-faceted approach leveraging various media channels is essential. While traditional mass mediums such as television remain influential, digital platforms will continue to play a crucial role in shaping consumer perceptions and driving consideration.

Survey reveals 1 in 2 households to spend over INR 10,000, with 70% opting for in-store shopping amid rising eCommerce adoption.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Tata Group’s StarQuik not in Q-commerce rat race’, says K Radhakrishnan, Co-founder

StarQuik was launched in Gurgaon, in 2014, as GrocerMax by K Radhakrishnan and Gaurav Juneja, it came under Tata’s aegis in 2017, when the latter was looking to enter the e-grocery space.

Star Bazaar, a retail chain owned by Trent Hypermarket Pvt Ltd is a part of the Tata Group. Trent recently announced plans to add 20-25 Star Bazaar stores in FY25, taking the overall footprint to around 90 stores by the end of the year.

‘Q-commerce is here to stay, retailers must upgrade themselves’, says CEO of Retailers Association of India

These companies have been given 15 days to respond.

On September 26, Madras High Court lawyer K Narasimhan alleged in his complaint to the DPIIT that e-commerce platform Flipkart is offering discounts at product level for select sellers and creating a non-competitive environment.

Ahead of festive season, Meesho partners with D2C brands, attracts 3.2 crore shoppers

Meesho marketplace provides small businesses, which includes SMBs, MSMEs, and individual entrepreneurs, access to millions of customers, selection from over 30 categories, pan-India logistics, payment services, etc

Meesho said that nearly 75 percent of orders came from tier 2+ markets, and among brands, Liberty reported growth of 2.89X, Bella Vita at 2.5X, and Denver at 2.4X.

Amazon boosts influencer commissions ahead of festive sales

The AGIF, one of the largest shopping events in India, is set to commence on September 27, with a special 24-hour early access for Prime members.

With the festive season approaching, Amazon enhances its commission structure for influencers, aiming to drive engagement and sales across key product categories.