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The fact that the neighbourhood retailer understands the consumer's shopping behaviour and preference better was perhaps acknowledged via the hyperlocal model. Though a platform already having begun in earnest in 2014, the 'inclusive'character of online commerce grew much larger. These...

Severalhigh-profile industry luminaries left established majors to either test new waters or to pursue a dream in 2015. Simultaneously, Silicon Valley seemingly became the preferred recruiting grounds for online entrepreneurs. Sanjeev Mohanty, after serving for over a decade as Managing...

In the pre-internet era, flow of information was to a great extent unidirectional, that is, from corporations/media houses to consumers. But with the rapid diffusion of the internet, not only did the world witness a paradigm shift, but even...

On-demand hyperlocal grocery delivery service PepperTap has received an additional USD4 million from InnoVen Capital as part of a series B funding round which is now closed after raising a total of USD40 million. In September this year, the company...

Mumbai-based logistics services provider Parsel Technologies has reportedly acquired Accord Ecom Solutions Pvt Ltd, a third-party logistics provider, for an undisclosed amount. "Following the acquisition, Accord Ecom’s delivery assets and manpower will continue operations under the brand name Parsel," Parsel,...

Gurgaon-based hyperlocal delivery start-up Grofers has raised USD120 million (Rs 800 cr) in latest funds largely from Japan’s SoftBank Corp. Apoletto Asia, the personal investment vehicle of DST Global's partners, Russian billionaire Yuri Milner, and existing investors Tiger Global...