Rakuten plans to enter e-commerce market in India
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten has unveiled plans to foray into India's fast growing online market segment.Rather than taking an investment-based…
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Umesh Ellichipuram
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Best Buy extends same-day delivery option in new US markets
US-based consumer electronics retailer Best Buy has expanded its same-day delivery service in 13 markets across the country, in a…
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US apparel retailer J Jill plans for IPO
US clothing company J Jill Group has initiated steps for a possible initial public offering (IPO), which comes within a…
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Xiaomi seeks exception from local sourcing guidelines for single-brand retailing in India
Xiaomi has sought exemption from the Indian Government's 30% local sourcing standards to open its retail outlets in the country.…
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Ikea recalls Lattjo bat cape costume
Ikea has recalled the Lattjo bat cape costume over concerns that it could either injure or strangle children.The bat costume…
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H&M plans to expand global presence
Swedish retailer H&M is planning to open its 4,000th store as it intends to bolster its global presence, as well…
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FamilyMart and Japan Post partner to offer delivery service in Asia
Japanese convenience store operator FamilyMart and Japan Post have collaborated to provide a delivery service in Asia.This service will enable…
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eBay to deliver products in own packages to raise brand awareness
eBay has announced it will deliver products purchased on its website in packages carrying its name, a move to raise…
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Alibaba becomes world’s largest retailer by gross merchandise volume
China's Alibaba has become the world's largest online retailer, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing.Although the…
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Pacific Sunwear likely to file bankruptcy next week
US-based surfware and lifestyle group Pacific Sunwear is planning to file for bankruptcy by next week, Bloomberg reports.The Californian apparel…