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Ayyappan R, former chief executive of Flipkart-owned Cleartrip, is set to launch a new quick-commerce retail venture and is in talks with venture capital firms Accel and RTP Global for a sizable seed funding, multiple people aware of the discussions told ET. The venture is likely to focus on delivering a select range of premium products within 20-30 minutes and will also have an offline retail presence, hence the need for larger-than-usual seed funding, they said. #Cleartrip #quickcommerce #fastdelivery #offlineretail #ETretail #latestnews

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Traditional retail is feeling the pressure as quick commerce platforms like Swiggy, Blinkit, and Zepto rapidly improve SKU availability and pricing, challenging players like DMart. Dive into Morgan Stanley’s latest data in our blog. Also, discover how WareIQ is helping brands navigate this disruption with our advanced fulfillment solutions designed for the quick commerce era. https://lnkd.in/gU9Neqf5

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Is your D2C brand missing out on the great B2B opportunity in the Indian retail marketspace? Garnek is bringing you a digital first solution to scale your B2B strategy. Connect for more!

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#AppointmentAlert ✨ Pepperfry, a prominent #ecommerce platform for furniture and home decor, has appointed Madhusudan Bihani as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic move is part of the company’s plan to enhance its #leadership team as it prepares for its next phase of #growth. By appointing Bihani, Pepperfry aims to leverage his extensive experience and leadership to strengthen its financial foundation and accelerate its growth trajectory. https://lnkd.in/g9btniwF #CFOAppointment #MadhusudanBihani #FinancialLeadership #EcommerceGrowth #HomeDecor #FurnitureIndustry #StrategicGrowth

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Quick commerce platform Zepto has announced key highlights from its audited FY24 financial statement, showcasing impressive revenue growth and operational progress, its CEO Aadit Palicha wrote in a LinkedIn post. Click on the link below to know more.... #retailnews #retailtrrends #retailsector #retailindustry #retailing #retailresults #retailupdates #businessnews #retailgrowth #retailsectornews #retailindia #retailtrends #retailbusiness #ir #IndiaRetailing #Zeptoresults #Zepto

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🚀 Zepto Races to No. 2 in Quick Commerce! With a 29% market share, Zepto overtakes Swiggy Instamart but trails Blinkit, the current leader in India's dynamic quick commerce industry. Superior execution and aggressive expansion fuel Zepto’s growth, but the race is far from over. 🛒📦 #QuickCommerce #Zepto #Blinkit #SwiggyInstamart #ECommerce #MarketTrends #StartupSuccess #RetailInnovation #IndiaGrowth #ConsumerMarket

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Zepto, the fast-growing online grocery delivery platform, has named Rakesh Malloju as its Senior Director – Product. In his new role, Rakesh will spearhead the company’s product strategy and development, driving innovation and enhancing user experience to further bolster Zepto's market position. With over a decade of experience in creating and scaling consumer internet products, Rakesh has a proven ability to build solutions that resonate with millions of active users. Prior to joining Zepto, he served as Product Lead at Apollo 24|7, where he focused on optimizing the user experience for the platform’s e-commerce app. His work encompassed key aspects such as search, browsing, and payments, enhancing accessibility and engagement for a broad user base. Rakesh’s professional journey includes leadership roles at Infinity Learn, where he served as Head of Product, and contributions to well-known organizations like Toppr, Housing.com, and Mu Sigma Inc. His expertise spans user research, product-market fit, and scaling digital products, making him a valuable addition to Zepto's team. #rakeshmalloju #seniordirector #product #zepto #quickcommerce #onlinesales #sales #marketing #ecommerce #onlinegrocery #delivery #apollo247 #toppr #infinitylearning #housing #musigmainc #leader #leadershipannouncement

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This session at the #D2C Summit in Delhi with founders and senior management from brands delved into practical strategies for seamless #retail experiences, integrating #technology and channels as industry experts discuss delivering scalable, profitable and engaging #customer journeys, D2C #brands' strategic moves toward all-channel approaches, #fulfillment's pivotal role to enhance customer satisfaction and #loyalty, and optimizing strategies for evolving #consumer expectations and sustainable #growth. Panelists: Smita Bhatia, Third Eyesight (Moderator) Arpit Upadhyay, AVP & Business Head - D2C, The Man Company Dr Renita Rajan, Founder, Chosen Samayesh Khanna, Co-founder, Beanly Coffee https://lnkd.in/gYNsckEK #India #omnichannel #ecommerce #retail #brandbuilding #branding #buildingbrands #marketing #supplychain #customerservice #customerloyalty #consumerproducts #FMCG #foodandbeverage #coffee #beauty #personalcare #wellness #strategy

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In the world of fintech and e-commerce, is instant gratification enough to build lasting customer loyalty? Kohinoor Biswas, Business Head - Consumer, dives into the critical distinction between what Indian consumers want (cashbacks) and what they truly need (rewarding experiences) in his recent article for Financial Express (India). 😎 Discover why a well-structured rewards program can be the key to creating deeper brand connections and long-term loyalty. Read on to explore the psychology behind consumer choices and the future of loyalty programs. Click: https://lnkd.in/gkM9K2nr #CustomerLoyalty #Fintech #CashbackVsRewards #BharatPe

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In the world of fintech and e-commerce, is instant gratification enough to build lasting customer loyalty? Kohinoor Biswas, Business Head - Consumer, dives into the critical distinction between what Indian consumers want (cashbacks) and what they truly need (rewarding experiences) in his recent article for Financial Express (India). 😎 Discover why a well-structured rewards program can be the key to creating deeper brand connections and long-term loyalty. Read on to explore the psychology behind consumer choices and the future of loyalty programs. Click: https://lnkd.in/gkM9K2nr #CustomerLoyalty #Fintech #CashbackVsRewards #BharatPe

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Is Zomato’s new 'Food Rescue' feature really going to solve for food wastage or is it just a PR stunt?! Lets find out. While we can do some guesstimates based on available data, but only time will tell if it truly delivers on the expected impact, like: - How much food is actually saved? (Conversion rate from food rescue notification to order) - Are there second-order effects impacting BAU (Business as usual)? (Think: changes in cancellation rates, order trends, or AOV in areas with higher cancellations). While the idea sounds great, I’ve learned to stay focused on the problem, not the solution—that’s how we iterate faster and solve effectively. One thing I found curious: if Zomato tested this feature in smaller markets first, wouldn’t they have mentioned initial results in their PR? Since I don't have the test data, Lets proceed with some guesstimates: Some data we have(thanks to Perplexity) - 400K cancellation per month, 13K per day, 550 Pincodes of Operations, ~20 Million DAU - 24 cancellation per pincode - in 24 hours, 1 cancellation per pincode per hour - 36K active users per pincode The success of this idea depends on several “ifs”: - User proximity: Must be within 3 km of the cancellation point (~36K DAU per pincode, assuming 3 km per pincode). - Notification read/action: Within 10 minutes. India’s average notification read rate is ~8% within 3 hours; assuming active users read 3x faster (~24%), this becomes 1.3% for a 10-minute window (24%/18). - User hunger: 80% of orders happen during meal times, with a 50% chance the user is hungry, giving ~40% probability. - No other food plans: ~20% probability they haven’t made other arrangements. - Food preference match: ~25% probability, assuming 50% chance for veg/non-veg and 50% for cuisine. - Acceptance of deal price: ~50%. (These are some back of the envelop estimates, don't hold me for these ;)) Combining these, we might find ~5 users likely to convert. But even if the conversion rate is as low as 0.00001, that’s okay—since there’s only one item to sell. So, the odds look decent for saving the food :) ! As a product person, I know these kind of interesting ideas are often discussed in backlogs but shelved due to some “pessimism” or because they don’t seem to move any needle on growth or cost savings. Yet, hats off to the product manager who pushed this forward! Here the leadership who approved this probably knew that even if the metric value wasn’t huge, it would make for great PR. This is a great reminder that sometimes it’s worth building features that might not directly impact key metrics but are simply good for customers or society—and, as a bonus, they often bring some free PR. #ProductManagement #ProductImpact #Zomato #FoodRescue

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Velocity, a Bengaluru-based #fintech specializing in cash-flow-based financing, has announced a commitment of Rs 200 crore for 2025 to support the #growth of restaurants and cloud kitchens across India. This initiative aims to address the unique challenges faced by F&B businesses, enabling them to thrive in a rapidly evolving market. https://lnkd.in/gvHpPGFq #RestaurantFunding #CloudKitchenGrowth #StartupEcosystem #FoodIndustryInnovation #InvestmentNews #BusinessGrowth

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Revolutionizing Sales Planning for Seamless RTM Transformation🚀 From our event: Enterprise-Ready AI: Transforming CPG Sales Strategy | 20th Sep 2024, Taj Lands End, Mumbai Sales planning is at the heart of every successful business - but it doesn’t have to be complex. In this powerful panel discussion, top industry leaders unpacked the latest in AI-driven sales strategies that simplify even the toughest challenges in today's competitive landscape. ➡️ Suchindra Khaidem, Director IT at Kellanova, emphasized the importance of clean data and real-time validation, freeing sales teams to focus on adoption without worrying about technical complexities. ➡️ Nitin Patil, Infrastructure Lead at Microsoft Azure, shared how AI is driving operational excellence with real-world examples from agriculture and fast food. ➡️ Rishabh Rastogi, Lead Center of Excellence FMCG, Miebach, highlighted how sales forecasting trends have evolved, making predictions more accurate and data-driven. The discussion took an exciting turn when Bibaswan Dutta, Digital RTM Lead, from EY-Parthenon emphasized how the “right data” and AI models can drive real impact for retailers and front-line sales teams. VINAYAK VETEKAR, SVP of Flair Writing Industries LTD - spoke about using data to boost market share, while Balaji Venkatraman, Director Consulting from PwC highlighted AI and ML’s role in capturing demand more effectively. 🎥To know more, watch the complete video: https://lnkd.in/gp9Hy4tf  #sales #planning #rtmtransformation #demandforecasting #aiinsales #cpginnovation #routetomarket #salesstrategy #businessgrowth #digitaltransformation #tradetransformation #salesanalytics #distributormanagement #salesforecasting #marketexpansion #salesoptimization #rtmstrategy #digitaltools #cpginsights

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Amit Kriplani, CTO, ace turtle in a freewheeling conversation with CXOToday shared how we are transforming the business of global apparel and lifestyle brands in India leveraging our unique technology-driven vertical commerce business model. On the future trajectory of technology in retail, he said, "The future of retail hinges on tech-driven personalization and convenience. Technology is set to revolutionize the retail landscape and enhance the customer experience. Few years later we might see AI suggesting clothes tailored to your taste, a smooth online-to-store shopping transition, and effortless cashless checkouts. Stores will use data to anticipate your needs, while voice assistants and smart carts will simplify the shopping process. This technological evolution will make shopping faster, easier, and perfectly suited to individual preferences." Link to the article here: https://lnkd.in/gueqBZph Nitin Chhabra Berry Singh Punit Aggarwal Pradeep Mukim Karandeep Singh Jaiya Bhavin Kothari Soumya Bardhan PRAKASH REVANNA Anoop Kumar Mishra Swapnil Sharma Arun Rajan

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With a large chunk of India's per capita boost coming in from Tier 2 and Tier 3 non-urban clusters, the need to unblock affordability is more acute now than ever. Fit in the fact that the per capita income would still continue to stay below 5L per annum well upto 2030 and #emi as a lucrative growth lever becomes even more clear. The average online shopper would continue to be price and affordability sensitive. This is also reflected at how Amazon continues to leverage #emi as a dominant feature on it's PDP and checkout pages both. Sometimes the price callout itself being the EMI offered! This is where we at Snapmint step in. ✔️ Approval rates that enable true affordability ✔️ Credit penetration at thin credit zones ✔️ Increase AOV and overall GMV ✔️ Superlative EMI checkout experience ✔️ Reassuring post purchase support for your shoppers Click to know more: www.snapmint.com Abhineet Sawa Ram Prasad #d2c #ecommerce #upi #gmv #aov

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This will revolutionise the access and use of credit in India!

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Abhiraj Singh Bhal, dropped a couple of interesting insights during Z47's "the consumer unicorn blueprint" chat a day before: 1/ While marketplaces can offer you distribution, you don't end up owning the consumer. and till the time you don't own your consumer, you won't be able to create businesses with healthy margins. Period. Any brand with a Q-commerce only or market place+Q commerce only strategy will find it increasingly difficult to create sound businesses. He offers a way out but with a caveat: 2/ To create a fundamentally sound business, with good margins- one has to go the d2c way. He talked about the challenges of creating his own D2C brand "native" in the water purifier and allied category. The biggest challenge he talked about is why should an end consumer trust you and buy directly from you? When he has the option to buy from an Amazon or a Flipkart with easy returns and complete trust in the process if anything goes wrong? That he says is the biggest roadblock which makes it 100X difficult to scale as a D2C brand. But that's also the only way to create a profitable business. Everytime i hear such inputs from industry veterans, it just reaffirms the mission we are onto at Simpl. Our 1-tap checkout is not about giving credit but rather about bridging that missing trust in a d2c brand dot com. It's about giving that feeling of safety while purchasing anything online, the same nostalgic "bharosa" feeling we have from buying from our neighborhood khata store :)

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