Meesho the Real Gangsta’?: Lawrence Bishnoi T-Shirts Selling Goes Viral

05 Nov 2024

Popular e-commerce site Meesho is facing criticism after being found to host t-shirts featuring images of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Filmmaker Alishan Jafri highlighted the issue on social media, condemning the merchandise as an example of “India's latest online radicalization.” A post on X (formerly Twitter) displayed the t-shirts, which...

Meesho Gives Employees 9 Days Off to Recharge After Successful Sale

10 Oct 2024

In a time when social media is often filled with posts from dissatisfied employees complaining about not receiving time off during festivals or facing rejected leave requests, a recent post from e-commerce company Meesho has resonated positively with many. The company announced on LinkedIn that employees will enjoy a nine-day...

TRAI’s New Guidelines May Cause OTP Delays From September 1

27 Aug 2024

Starting September 1, customers across India might face disruptions in receiving essential service and transaction messages from banks, financial institutions, and e-commerce platforms on their mobile phones. This stems from a new directive by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), aimed at curbing spam and phishing attempts. TRAI's Crackdown...

How to stand out among e-commerce competitors? Here are solutions

26 Aug 2024

For the positioning of business in the market, it is crucial to know who your competitors are and what they offer. Comprehensive market research helps in identifying key players of the industry, their product offerings, and pricing strategies. Dealavo provides powerful market analysis tools that help you understand market gaps,...

The Future of E-commerce in an Augmented Reality World

25 Jul 2024

E-commerce has been a game-changer for the retail industry, providing convenience and a wide array of choices to consumers worldwide. However, the next big leap in the e-commerce revolution is already on the horizon: Augmented Reality (AR). By blending digital elements with the physical world, AR is set to transform...

Man Buys Laptop Worth 1 Lakh from Amazon; Receives Second-Hand Product Instead

09 May 2024

Rohan Das, an online shopper, recently paid Rs. 1 lakh on Amazon for a new laptop but received a used one instead. He realized this when he checked Lenovo's official website for the warranty period, which began in December 2023, indicating prior use. Das shared his ordeal on the social...

E commerce market in India likely to be world’s third-largest by 2030

29 Apr 2024

India's e-commerce market is expected to develop significantly to $325 billion by 2030, while the country's digital economy is expected to rise to $800 billion in the same period. With an astounding 881 million users, India has the second-largest internet user base in the world, according to Invest India. Due...

E-commerce giant Coupang plans to enter Indian market

28 May 2023

Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce behemoth, intends to enter the Indian market. According to government officials, the SoftBank-backed start-up has begun talks with the Indian government about entering one of the world's largest e-commerce markets. “We have received an application from the South Korean government, in which Coupang has expressed...

E-Commerce Marketplace Temu’s Entry Widens Consumer Choices

11 Oct 2022

A brand new e-commerce site Temu is entering the market. It is an online marketplace that brings a fresh approach to online shopping by empowering consumers with great access to amazing products and categories at extremely affordable prices.E-commerce challenger Temu is hoping to redefine the landscape of online retail with...