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Quick Commerce’s Festive Surge Puts the Cost of Delivery in Focus – Editorial by...

14-November-2026: Quick commerce took about 16 per cent of India’s online festive sales this year, up from around 12 per cent, according to Datum Intelligence estimates reported by Financial Express on 12 November. The firm put festive quick-commerce merchandise value...

The Retail Times — October Food Inflation Tests How Retailers Price the Everyday Basket-Editorial...

14-November-2026 India’s provisional retail inflation rose to 6.09% year on year in October, while consumer food inflation reached 8.94%, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s 12 November release. Overall inflation stood at 6.63% in rural areas and...

After the Opening Crowd, Will Sports Shoppers Come Back? – Editorial by Khazi...

13-November-2026: Cricketer KL Rahul has joined PlayBlue as an investor and brand ambassador ahead of the sports retailer’s planned Bengaluru flagship and app launch on 14 November. The company says the 20,000-square-foot store will carry more than 75 sports and...

KL Rahul invests in PlayBlue, joins as brand ambassador ahead of its mega store...

New Delhi, 12 November, 2026: PlayBlue, a new multi-brand sports retailer, today announced Indian cricketer KL Rahul as an investor and brand ambassador, marking a significant milestone ahead of the store & app launch on November 14, 2026. The partnership...

Zudio’s 1,000th Store: Can Suppliers Keep Up Without Carrying All the Risk?-Editoral by Khazi...

12-November-2026 In its 29 October results, Trent said it had opened its 1,000th Zudio store during the September quarter and expanded its fashion portfolio to more than 1,300 large-format stores. Its consolidated operating revenue rose 22% year on year to...

URBAN Expands Lifestyle Technology Portfolio with Launch of ARC Go 2 AI Smart Fitness...

The two new launches bring together AI-powered wellness and recovery tracking, Active Noise Cancellation, AI Live Translation and smart everyday conveniences. New Delhi, November 11, 2026: URBAN, a leading lifestyle technology brand known for design-led innovation, today announced the launch...

Diwali Hamper Orders Tripled on Zepto. Who Carried the Inventory Risk?-Editoral by Khazi Altaf...

11-November-2026 Zepto reported that festive hamper orders on its platform were three times the previous Diwali’s level, according to The Economic Times on 9 November. That is a company-reported result for one platform, not a measure of the whole retail...

Kingfisher Strong Power Soda Celebrates the Journey Home This Diwali with a Musical Ode...

Chennai, November 10, 2026: Kingfisher Premium Packaged Drinking Water has announced its association with Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 on JioHotstar as the Good Times Partner, bringing the spirit of celebration and shared experiences to one of Tamil Nadu's...

Quick Commerce Can Deliver in Minutes. Can It Explain What It Puts First? —...

10-November-2026 Blinkit added 308 net stores in the September quarter and raised its March 2027 target to 3,500, according to reporting on Eternal’s 21 October shareholder letter. That target is a plan, not a completed expansion. Separately, India’s amended e-commerce...

Mankind’s PetStar engages pet parents through a campaign connecting digital participation with offline pet...

Mumbai, 09, November 2026: Mankind's PetStar, a pet food brand, has rolled out its 'Picture 10 Lakh* Ki' campaign to engage pet parents through a digital-led initiative that connects online participation with offline pet retail stores. The campaign features PetStar...