Retail

International markets have helped consumer goods firms tide over weak demand in the domestic market. (Photo: Mint)

FMCG firms tap overseas business to boost growth

1 min read . 05 Dec 2019

The card was launched at 26 other Best Price Modern Wholesale Store locations across the country

Walmart launches credit card in partnership with HDFC Bank

1 min read . 02 Dec 2019

CAIT seeks action against Flipkart, Amazon for FDI norms violation

1 min read . 01 Dec 2019

Snacks are increasingly being swapped for meals in India: Mondelez study

3 min read . 28 Nov 2019

The Star Rating label change for compressor-based products like room air conditioners (RAC) and refrigerators by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) would be effective from January 2020. (AP)

New energy label norms: Five-star refrigerators to cost ₹6,000 more

2 min read . 22 Nov 2019

Most FMCG companies in India have been grappling with weak volume growth since the beginning of the year, primarily due to a slump in rural demand. (Pradeep Gaur/Mint)

FMCG firms pin hopes on govt initiatives for demand revival

2 min read . 16 Nov 2019

Walmart was bullish on record sales it achieved during Flipkart's 'The Big Billion Day' festive sales in India.

Flipkart acquisition continues to hit Walmart International

2 min read . 15 Nov 2019

Flipkart said it has reduced the use of single-use plastic by 33% and aims to move towards 100% recycled plastic consumption in its supply chain by March 2021 (Photo: Reuters)

Flipkart to collect plastic packaging back from customers

1 min read . 14 Nov 2019

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, (Reuters)

Why Jeff Bezos picked books to be Amazon's first product

1 min read . 14 Nov 2019

Consumer goods firms tap promotions to drive up volumes

2 min read . 13 Nov 2019

Project Zero combines Amazon's advanced technology and innovation with the sophisticated knowledge that brands have of their own intellectual property and how best to detect counterfeits of their products (Reuters)

Amazon launches 'Project Zero' in India to block counterfeit goods

1 min read . 12 Nov 2019

With the economy growing at the slowest pace in six years, both Flipkart and Amazon have banked heavily on EMIs, and other forms of pre-approved credit purchases.istockphoto

Focus on risk profile of customers as online credit purchases grow

2 min read . 07 Nov 2019

Online retailers say e-commerce has the potential to create millions of jobs in India and give opportunities to smaller businesses

Govt plans regulator to monitor online retailers, curb disputes

1 min read . 06 Nov 2019

With built-in Chromecast, it allows users to cast their mobile phone screens onto the TV and supports all apps available on the Google Play Store. (Photo: Mint)

Flipkart launches 'MarQ TurboStream' streaming stick

1 min read . 05 Nov 2019

In all, Shoppers Stop has refurbished half-a-dozen existing stores and plans to revamp its beauty sections at more than 15 locations. (Photo: Priyanka Parashar/Mint)

To woo urban millennials, Shoppers Stop turns to premium stores

3 min read . 01 Nov 2019

Companies such as HUL and Reckitt Benckiser have entered niche categories and launched premium products.

FMCG firms take premium route to drive earnings amid slowdown

2 min read . 29 Oct 2019

Retailers and brands are hoping that an uptick in festive demand could help reverse the dwindling trend of consumer confidence. Photo: Priyanka Parashar/Mint

Consumer confidence for the month of October drops: Thomson Reuters-Ipsos survey

1 min read . 25 Oct 2019

India's online grocery retail market to touch $10.5 billion by 2023: Redseer

1 min read . 25 Oct 2019

10 jobs for millennials this festive season: Indeed

2 min read . 24 Oct 2019

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. (File photo: AP)

Walmart CEO writes to PM, seeks open, stable biz environment

4 min read . 22 Oct 2019