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US Secretary of State Pompeo to back Greece amid tension with Turkey 26 Sep 2020 08:38 NEW DELHI: India reported 85,362 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours with infections slowing down this month. The Health Ministry raised the nation’s confirmed total to more than 5.9 million on Saturday. It said 1,089 more people died in the past 24 …
Markets finally aligning with reality, time to ready your shopping list 26 Sep 2020 08:29 Markets witnessed massive selling during the week gone by amid concerns over steep valuations and a tech bubble burst in the US, but by the end of the week, there was a partial rebound. It can be said that the indices across the world are now mean- …
Anil Ambani lives a simple life, drives just one car and has sold all his jewellery to pay his legal fees 26 Sep 2020 07:47 Indebted business tycoon Anil Ambani told a UK court on Friday that he lives a simple life, drives just one car and has sold his jewellery to pay his legal fees. He said he had received Rs 9.9 crore for all his jewellery between January and June 2020 and …
Tough schoolwork made me more determined – Hamzat, outstanding University of Manchester graduate 26 Sep 2020 00:50 Baraqat Hamzat graduated with 4.0 CGPA, equivalent to 76 per cent, from the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, United Kingdom. She tells TUNDE AJAJA about the things she did differently to attain her goal and aspirations You once …
Coronavirus: Can London’s suburbs lead the capital’s economic recovery? 25 Sep 2020 23:36 By Sam Francis BBC News, London Published duration 18 minutes ago The UK economy has suffered its biggest slump on record and remains in recession. Central London's world-famous shopping district sits largely empty with no prospect of returning to …
Gatherings of over six to be banned in England- Coronavirus live 25 Sep 2020 19:03 There have been more than 27.4 million cases of coronavirus confirmed around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University, and 894,430 people have died. At least 18.4 million people have recovered. Here are the latest updates: 22:20 GMT – Brazil …
Rlys holds pre-bid meet to redevelop UNESCO heritage site 25 Sep 2020 18:04 New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The pre-bid meeting for the redevelopment of Chatrapati Shaivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), a UNESCO heritage site, on Friday was attended by 43 prospective bidders including Adani Group, Tata Projects Ltd and GMR among few. The …
Sales and Ops Jobs; Marketing and Credit Products; Cybercrime Update; Watching the Stimulus Quagmire 25 Sep 2020 14:44 Sales and Ops Jobs; Marketing and Credit Products; Cybercrime Update; Watching the Stimulus Quagmire TGIF! Do Fridays mean as much as they did up until mid-March? Yes! Well, maybe. How about some non-mortgage stuff? There is, after all, life outside of …
Filling up the cart with Korean labels 25 Sep 2020 13:53 Tech and media policy professional Prasanto Kumar Roy’s go-to bakeries in Gurgaon are the Korean ones – especially Sibang and Sonya in South Point mall. He says his favourite dessert is Bingsu, a Korean milk and shaved ice sorbet. Roy also often picks up …
Daughters Day: History, Significance and Facts 25 Sep 2020 13:01 Every year Daughters day is celebrated all across the globe to celebrate and appreciate daughters. Daughters not only bring joy to the whole family but also keeps everyone happy with just their presence. While different parts of the world celebrate it on …
US on Brink of 7 Million COVID-19 Cases 25 Sep 2020 12:35 The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported early Friday that the U.S. is on the brink of having an astounding 7 million COVID-19 cases. India follows the U.S. with 5.8 million and Brazil has 4.6 million cases. Brazil’s rising caseload has …
Flipkart, Amazon expand furniture offerings ahead of festive season 25 Sep 2020 12:17 Walmart-owned Flipkart said it has more than doubled the number of sellers in furniture category on the marketplace since last year to over 10,000 sellers across the country, and increased its selection to over 3.5 lakh products to meet consumers' …
Small businesses optimistic about their recovery: Survey 25 Sep 2020 09:25 New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Around 80 per cent of Indian small business owners are optimistic that their business will survive the Covid-19 pandemic and 71 per cent say that they are confident of the measures taken to gain consumer trust, according to the …
Single estate tea: More than ready to mingle 25 Sep 2020 08:12 Wine connoisseurs are no longer the only ones obsessed with terroir. As popular brands went off the shelf during lockdown, many turned their attention to single estate teas for their region-unique flavours Beverage connoisseurs are always on the lookout …
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript 25 Sep 2020 06:59 Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call September 24, 2020 5:00 PM ET Company Representatives Richard Galanti - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Simeon Gutman - Morgan …
Why the lowest interest may not always be the best deal. Mortgage broker Nisha Lalwani explains 25 Sep 2020 04:27 Every borrower wants the lowest interest rate. Who doesn’t? But as mortgage broker Nisha Lalwani explains, rock bottom doesn’t always mean the most advantageous deal. “The lowest interest may not be the best,” Lalwani said in a phone interview with the …
E-grocery market to hit $3 bn this year 25 Sep 2020 03:34 Bengaluru: As the pandemic pushed customers to go digital, India’s online grocery market turned out to be the next battleground with Flipkart, Reliance JioMart, Amazon India and Swiggy rushing to enter the space, leading to a sharp spurt in business in …
Phoenix MarketCity Embraces Digital Technology to monitor customer movement through ‘NHANCE APP BY PHOENIX’ 24 Sep 2020 21:47 Phoenix MarketCity, Chennai has opened its doors to the public with meticulous measures and employing advanced technology to ensure a safe shopping environment to its visitors. The COVID-19 situation has bought about changes in the shopping scenario as …
Brazil reports 32,817 new coronavirus cases, 831 deaths 24 Sep 2020 21:20 By Reuters Staff FILE PHOTO: People walk at a popular shopping street amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 16, 2020. REUTERS/Ricardo MoraesBRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil recorded 32,817 additional confirmed …
Makinde hands over state’s moribund fruit juice company to investor 24 Sep 2020 21:09 Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, officially kickstarted the process of reviving the moribund Pacesetter Fruit Processing Company, Oko, when he handed it over to AGVEST Limited. The event, which took place at the premises of the company in Oko, …
Business Insider: Hotchin buys Auckland mall for $23m 24 Sep 2020 18:58 Stay up-to-date with The Insider, a weekly column featuring what's happening behind the scenes in business. Mark Hotchin has added to an already impressive property portfolio - one of his companies paying just over $23m for an Auckland retail mall …
Amazon unveils indoor drone and car alarm in security product rollout 24 Sep 2020 18:50 By Reuters Staff FILE PHOTO: The logo of Amazon is pictured inside the company's office in Bengaluru, India, April 20, 2018. REUTERS/Abhishek N. Chinnappa/File Photo(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc AMZN.O on Thursday announced an indoor drone for …
Stocks Jump as Mnuchin Revives Hope for Economic Aid 24 Sep 2020 18:16 LiveUpdated Sept. 24, 2020, 1:52 p.m. ET Sept. 24, 2020, 1:52 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday that he and Speaker Nancy Pelosi agreed to resume talks on another economic relief package …
Amazon adds spherical speakers, car security products to devices lineup 24 Sep 2020 17:57 By Reuters Staff FILE PHOTO: The logo of Amazon is pictured inside the company's office in Bengaluru, India, April 20, 2018. REUTERS/Abhishek N. Chinnappa/File Photo(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc AMZN.O on Thursday announced the latest additions to …
Apple’s first online store in India goes live: Know details 24 Sep 2020 17:33 Image Source : APPLE Online App Store Apple, after years of wait, announced its first-ever online store in India. The Apple Store Online is now live in the country, allowing users to purchase iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and Macs via the …
At ‘Bigg Boss 14’ virtual launch, Salman Khan says lockdown was his longest break in 30 years 24 Sep 2020 17:32 Bollywood superstar Salman Khan returns as host of the reality show Bigg Boss on October 3. On Thursday, Salman announced season 14 at a virtual launch event. At the event, the actor mentioned he has never taken such a long break from work in the last 30 …
As California’s problems halt jobless claims processing, some are left adrift. 24 Sep 2020 17:06 LiveUpdated Sept. 24, 2020, 12:51 p.m. ET Sept. 24, 2020, 12:51 p.m. ET Here’s what you need to know: Applications for jobless benefits rose last week as employers continued to lay off workers six months after the coronavirus pandemic first rocked the U.S …
The pandemic is plunging millions back into extreme poverty 24 Sep 2020 14:22 Sep 26th 2020 CÁRDENAS, KAMPALA AND MUMBAI Editor’s note: Some of our covid-19 coverage is free for readers of The Economist Today, our daily newsletter. For more stories and our pandemic tracker, see our hub FOR MORE than a decade Suresh Aryal has flogged …
Bhutani Infra to develop 16 million square feet in Noida, to invest Rs 5,000 crore 24 Sep 2020 13:35 Noida-based real estate developer Bhutani infra will invest Rs 5,000 crore in developing 16 million square feet of Grade A office space in the next three years. Bhutani Infra is developing three projects - Alphathum, Grandthum and Cyberthum in Noida, which …
Rs 3.91 lakh crore wiped off! Sensex slides for 6th day, down 1,115 points; VIX surges 12% 24 Sep 2020 12:39 NEW DELHI: Fresh lockdown fears and gloomy commentary by the US Fed policymakers gave a massive jolt to already shaken confidence of Indian equity investors who dumped shares on Thursday sending benchmark indices spiralling down. Resurging virus cases in …
Market Movers: IT, banks in free fall, Route Mobile bucks trend; 229 stocks turn oversold 24 Sep 2020 12:38 MUMBAI: Bears ruled the bourses on Thursday, as a steep selloff in IT and banking stocks dragged benchmark indices down for the sixth day in a row amid the expiry of monthly derivative contracts, with Nifty forming a long bear candle, implying there was no …
Samsung joins Flipkart to debut Galaxy F series on Big Billion Day sale 24 Sep 2020 10:54 Riding on its successful Galaxy 'M series amid surge in online shopping, Samsung on Thursday announced a partnership with Flipkart to globally debut its next affordable Galaxy 'F series on the first day of the Big Billion Days sale in India next …
Baking in Chennai gets imaginative as entrepreneurs and chefs experiment 24 Sep 2020 10:26 Brod Subika Ganesan kneaded, baked and mopped her way through March. Her sleek café, Brod, had just launched when the first lockdown began, forcing her to close her doors. However, she never turned off her ovens. “I continued to make sourdough, seeded …
Economic impact of coronavirus has made consumers more likely to track spending: Survey 24 Sep 2020 10:16 Thanks to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, consumers have become more careful about their spending, found a survey by Standard Chartered. "Consumers globally, and in India, are being more careful with their spending and want new ways to track …
We've cut exposure in consumer stocks to buy IT, pharma & others 24 Sep 2020 08:32 Over the last six-seven months we have gone from about 13-14% exposure in IT to something like 22%, says the Founder & Fund Manager, Helios Capital. Do you think we have topped out for the year? Are we in for more consolidation, more sweating, more …
Havells enters the refrigeration segment through its consumer durables brand Lloyd 24 Sep 2020 08:24 KOLKATA: Havells-owned consumer electronics maker Llyod is entering into refrigerator and dishwasher segments which would complete its portfolio of a complete white goods manufacturer. The company is venturing into these segments before the festive season …
A Japanese Curry chain hopes to find fans in India, its “final destination” 24 Sep 2020 06:27 Written by Pooja Pillai | New Delhi | Updated: September 24, 2020 11:40:47 am The chain’s first Indian outpost opened in Gurugram in August this year, over four months later than the planned opening in March.In the 19th century, during the period known as …
KKR to invest ₹5,500 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures for 1.28% stake 24 Sep 2020 00:32 Investment firm KKR has decided to invest ₹5,550 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), for a 1.28% stake, RIL said in a filing with stock exchanges. This investment values Reliance Retail at a pre- …
Railway worker arrested for filming woman answering nature’s call on train journey in Tamil Nadu 23 Sep 2020 20:26 By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui *Women not safe in Modi’s new India even in train’s washrooms A railway travelling ticket examiner (TTE) is supposed to examine or check the passengers’ tickets so that the Indian Railways do not suffer financial loss. If the …
Reliance retail sells 1.28% stake to KKR for Rs 5,550 crore, second deal in 2 weeks 23 Sep 2020 19:54 Reliance Jo's offer of one-time, 30-minute free talk time on top-up voucher may not be enough to pacify customers incensed by the 6-paise-per-minute charge on inter network voice calls.Jio.Com Reliance Industries Limited on Wednesday announced that …
Walmart's 'Great Value' Still Shines Amid New Strategic Investments 23 Sep 2020 18:45 While the market is still in its rout, it could present a good time to purchase Walmart (WMT) as the relative safety it provides as a value stock has been backed by recent developments. Future gains could be driven by steps in e-commerce, and although the …
Apple Store Goes Online in India, Sparking Excitement Among iPhone Lovers 23 Sep 2020 18:17 India 11:50 GMT 23.09.2020Get short URL Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook broke the highly anticipated news of the launch of Apple’s online store in India. The Apple Store on Wednesday finally went live in India – the second largest smartphone market …
Apple Inc-owned webstore debut in India: Products being sold at maximum retail prices 23 Sep 2020 17:15 Kolkata: An Apple Inc-owned webstore, which debuted in India on Wednesday, has started selling products at the maximum retailing sticker prices, unlike popular online marketplaces Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart that offer discounts on the products sold …
Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario reporting 335 new cases; Toronto police say 14 people in Scarborough fined $880 each Tuesday night; Throne speech to lay out plans for navigating fallout of the pande 23 Sep 2020 15:43 "Blatant disregard of rules meant to protect us all," said Const. Randall Arsenault in a tweet about the incident. The Reopening Ontario Act extended specific emergency orders in the province. The provincial government announced on Sept. 17 that …
Pandemic startups: These N.Y. entrepreneurs did the unthinkable during COVID-19 23 Sep 2020 15:34 Opening a small business in New York City, where rents and risks can rise as high as a skyscraper, is no mean feat even under ideal circumstances. COVID-19 exacerbates everything.Ask Shweta Khare, Jackie Casiano and Myriam Simpierre, entrepreneurs behind …
Amazon Prime Day From October 13: Reports 23 Sep 2020 15:34 Amazon's much-awaited Prime Day shopping event will take place in mid-October, according to multiple reports. The annual sale event will reportedly kick off in the U.S. on Tuesday, October 13. Amazon has already held a 48-hour Prime Day event in India …
UW-Madison lifts dorm quarantine, will resume some in-person classes 23 Sep 2020 15:09 Blank's email outlined several ways in which the university is operating differently than it was at the beginning of the semester, including expanded testing capacity, reduced turnaround time and additional contact tracers. Students living in dorms …
Meera Chopra: How is CBD oil freely available online if it is illegal? 23 Sep 2020 14:35 By IANS MUMBAI: Actress Meera Chopra has raised the question why cannabis oil, or CBD oil, is freely available for online purchase if it is illegal in India. On Wednesday evening, Meera tweeted to say CBD oil can be bought off the net and that she had …
Pharma would outstrip FMCG in next 2 years by a significant margin 23 Sep 2020 14:07 We are looking at more domestic plays in the second half of 2021 when you can start nibbling away when you get days like today, says the CEO, Avendus Capital. Where do you think we are headed given the various factors we are tracking both globally as well …
How is CBD oil freely available online if it is illegal? Meera Chopra raises questions 23 Sep 2020 13:57 Share00 Actress Meera Chopra has raised the question why cannabis oil, or CBD oil, is freely available for online purchase if it is illegal in India. On Wednesday evening, Meera tweeted to say CBD oil can be bought off the net and that she had checked its …
The most expensive Mac Pro device on Apple’s online store in India costs over ₹53 lakh 23 Sep 2020 12:59 Apple launched its first online store in India today directly offering its full range of products and services through the platform. One of the key things to note about the store is that the prices of the devices are premium without special discounts …
KKR to invest Rs 5,500 cr in Reliance Retail Ventures 23 Sep 2020 12:10 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 23 (ANI): Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) on Wednesday announced that global investment firm KKR will invest Rs 5,500 crore into RRVL, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. The …
Pioneer launches 3 new car AV receivers with built-in Alexa 23 Sep 2020 11:53 New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Japanese car infotainment manufacturer Pioneer on Wednesday announced the launch of three new car audio-video receivers with built-in Alexa in India. The new AV receivers are DMH-Z6350BT (6.8-inch car stereo), DMH-ZS9350BT (9-inch …
Flipkart partners with Max Fashion ahead of festive season 23 Sep 2020 11:11 BENGALURU : E-commerce firm Flipkart has partnered with apparel brand Max Fashion, part of Landmark Group, to expand its offering particularly in smaller cities and towns ahead of the festive season sale and its upcoming Big Billion Days event. The Max …
KKR to invest ₹5,550 cr. in Reliance Retail Ventures 23 Sep 2020 10:05 Investment firm KKR has decided to invest ₹5,550 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), for a 1.28% stake, RIL said in a filing with stock exchanges. This investment values Reliance Retail at a pre- …
Apple Store Online goes live with trade-in option for iPhones, bank offers 23 Sep 2020 09:51 Apple Store Online is now live in India. The digital store is a one-stop portal where you can purchase Apple products and avail of services. Said to deliver the same experience that is available at Apple Store locations around the world, the online store …
Today’s coronavirus news: UK government defends virus control strategy; India now confirmed more than 5.6M cases; Israel prepares tigher measures as coronavirus cases soar 23 Sep 2020 09:43 5:20 a.m.: Israel on Wednesday reported a new record level of daily cases of coronavirus, shortly before government officials were to meet to discuss tightening a new nationwide lockdown. The Health Ministry reported 6,861 new cases Wednesday as a raging …
Apple Store Online goes live in India: Here’s all you need to know 23 Sep 2020 09:06 Apple’s first online store in India went live today. The Apple Store Online is the tech giant’s first online store in India. Apple, announcing the launch last week, had said that the online store will offer “Apple’s full range of products and support …
42% small firms see spending returning 23 Sep 2020 08:32 Mumbai: About 42% of small business owners in India are confident that consumer spending will return over the upcoming festive season and help their businesses stay afloat, according to a survey conducted by American Express and market research firm YouGov …
Moodie Davitt partners with Voiceback Analytics as consumer research consortium takes shape 23 Sep 2020 07:21 INTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Davitt Report today unveils the first stage of an ambitious new travel retail consumer research platform after striking an agreement with Voiceback Analytics (VBA). VBA is an acclaimed Indian data analytics house which uses the …
75 per cent of India’s small businesses want to sell online now, says Amazon India VP 23 Sep 2020 05:55 Express News Service BENGALURU: Despite a hard-hitting impact on the revenues with the onset of Covid-19, the e-commerce industry has rebounded strongly due to the increased online shopping trend seen among consumers. During a virtual sellers meet on …
Virus disruption brings to fore big questions about luxury fashion's business model 23 Sep 2020 05:51 By Elizabeth Paton This is usually a busy month for the luxury industry. Not long after glossy fashion magazines publish their all-important September issues, thousands of retail buyers, journalists and clients embark on a tour of New York, London, Milan …
KKR picks up 1.28% stake in Reliance Retail for 23 Sep 2020 05:13 The investment values Reliance Retail at an equity value of ₹4.21 lakh crore, said RIL in a press statement. On 9 September, California-based private equity fund Silver Lake, picked up 1.75% stake in RRVL for ₹7,500 crore. This also marks the second …
KKR to invest ₹5,550 crore in Reliance Retail 23 Sep 2020 04:41 Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, has raised ₹5,550 crore from global investment firm KKR in exchange for a 1.28 per cent stake. This investment values Reliance Retail at a pre-money equity value of ₹4.21 lakh crore. …
KKR to Invest ₹ 5,550 Crore in Reliance Retail Ventures 23 Sep 2020 04:20 MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 22, 2020-- Reliance Industries Limited (“Reliance Industries”) and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (“RRVL”) announced today that global investment firm KKR will invest ₹ 5,550 crore into RRVL, a subsidiary of Reliance …
KKR to invest Rs 5,550 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures for 1.28% equity 23 Sep 2020 04:13 Global investment firm KKR will invest Rs 5,500 crore in Reliance Retail for 1.28 per cent equity share, Reliance Industries Limited said in a BSE filing on Wednesday. This marks the second investment by KKR in a Reliance subsidiary, following a Rs 11,367 …
‘Buses are packed, as are shops and markets’: India’s rising COVID-19 infections are rapidly catching up with the U.S. 23 Sep 2020 04:13 Atul Thakur, referring to major Hindu festivals occurring in October and November, poses that question in the Times of India. He is not talking about primacy in economic growth. Rather, he refers to the number of COVID-19 infections and the pace of their …
Mukesh Ambani bags second cheque for Reliance Retail in two weeks. KKR invests Rs 5,500 crore for 1.28% stake 23 Sep 2020 03:44 Global investment firm KKR will invest Rs 5,500 crore into the retail business of Mukesh Ambani, the second deal for India's richest man in the arm as he looks to widen his lead over Amazon. KKR's cheque values Reliance Retail at a pre-money equity …
Global investment firm KKR to invest ₹ 5,550 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures 23 Sep 2020 03:42 Reliance Industries Limited ("Reliance Industries") and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited ("RRVL") announced today that global investment firm KKR will invest ₹ 5,550 crore into RRVL, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. This investment …
Taikee's 'CornerStore amp; BetterLives Days' 23 Sep 2020 00:15 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] September 22 (ANI/NewsVoir): Taikee, the B2B e-commerce platform of Peel-Works that makes grocery available to corner stores, rolls out CornerStore Day (CSD) and BetterLives Day (BLD) to put a spotlight on small retailers …
The Latest: US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000 22 Sep 2020 16:08 FILE - In this July 31, 2020, file photo, Romelia Navarro, right, is comforted by nurse Michele Younkin as she weeps while sitting at the bedside of her dying husband, Antonio, in St. Jude Medical Center's COVID-19 unit in Fullerton, Calif. The U.S. …
Covid-19 effect: Banks may recast Rs two trillion loans, says SBI 22 Sep 2020 16:07 The banking system in India is expected to restructure loans worth Rs two trillion of borrowers impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, State Bank of India chairman Rajnish Kumar said. This estimate for recast covers corporate, MSME and retail borrowers. As for …
The Latest: Colorado virus cases increase, reach July levels 22 Sep 2020 15:50 NEW DELHI, India — Health officials says citizens of India should celebrate the upcoming festive season without large gatherings. Autumn… NEW DELHI, India — Health officials says citizens of India should celebrate the upcoming festive season without large …
Covid-19 impact: Small businesses optimistic of recovery, finds Amex India survey 22 Sep 2020 15:49 Small business owners are optimistic about riding over the current storm of Covid even if the pandemic was to remain for a while or worsen a bit, a survey by American Express India showed. It’s not only the surveyed 300 small businesses in top 10 cities …
Amazon India adds 4 vernacular languages to woo shoppers ahead of festive season 22 Sep 2020 14:30 New Delhi: E-commerce giant Amazon India on Tuesday said it has added four new Indian languages to its platform, a move that will help expand access to online shopping to 200-300 million customers. The addition of four languages -- Kannada, Malayalam, …
60% Indian retailers expect 25% festive season sales cut: Survey 22 Sep 2020 14:07 New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Amid a surge in online shopping due to Covid-19, about 60 per cent retail organisations in India have seen their forecasts for the festive season go down 25 per cent or more compared to last year, says a new survey on Tuesday. …
Amazon.in now available in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu 22 Sep 2020 13:02 Bengaluru, Sep 22 (IANS) In a major move to break the language barrier for online shopping ahead of the festive season, Amazon India on Tuesday said it is launching its shopping experience in four new languages, including Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and …
Amazon.in adds Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu to shopping site 22 Sep 2020 12:21 Amazon.in will be available to users in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu, across its shopping app and desktop sites, the company said. This is in addition to the two languages—Hindi and English—that Amazon is already available to users in India. The …
SMBs looking at digital marketing options more seriously since pandemic 22 Sep 2020 12:16 NEW DELHI: More and more businesses, especially small companies are looking to have online presence and take up digital marketing after the corona virus pandemic and following lockdowns brought about a paradigm shift in consumer behaviour, said Nikhil …
The Latest: Mobile apps to trace virus get mixed reviews 22 Sep 2020 12:15 LONDON — Mobile apps tracing coronavirus cases were touted as a key part of Europe’s plan to beat the coronavirus outbreak. Seven months into the pandemic, virus cases are surging and the apps have not been widely adopted due to privacy concerns, technical …
State Bank of India planning to monetise its integrated digital banking platform YONO 22 Sep 2020 12:15 Kolkata: State Bank of India is planning to monetise its flagship digital banking platform YONO by allowing smaller lenders such as small finance banks and regional rural banks to use it, chairman Rajnish Kumar said. The country's largest bank may soon …
Hyderabad, the City of Nizams Grabbed the Top Position as the Best City to Live and Work 22 Sep 2020 11:19 Share0 Hyderabad-the City of Pearls has been ranked as the best city to live and work in India. The city held top position by scoring 4.0 out of 5, beating urban cities, such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, to give some examples. Reportedly, this isn’t …
A dull Durga Puja 2020: How Corona robbed Bengal artisans of all colour 22 Sep 2020 10:12 Needles and thimbles do not seem to serve their purpose anymore. Red, blue and green threads no longer appear vibrant. Sequins and zari do not shimmer. For artisans and karigars, life isn't as colourful as it was prior to the coronavirus pandemic. In …
India’s National Security Adviser Warns that Fraudulent Activities have Increased as More Consumers are Conducting Online Payments 22 Sep 2020 08:08 September 21, 2020 @ 11:49 pm By Omar Faridi Ajit Doval, the National Security Adviser (NSA) to the Prime Minister of India, recently warned that financial crime and fraudulent activities have increased significantly and could continue to rise, because …
Sodexo unlocks a new consumer experience 21 Sep 2020 20:02 Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 21 (ANI/NewsVoir): Sodexo, the leader in digital employee benefits has launched its consumer deals platform called 'Sodexo Delights Premier' - a one-stop-shop with offers for every mood. This platform is …
Winchester in 1913 - a city of opportunities for young people 21 Sep 2020 20:01 AFTER the First World War the country was faced with rebuilding society in hopes of a brighter future. The Twenties brought brittle enjoyment and the Thirties despair. But those who could look back to the Edwardian age must have wondered how life could …
'India's recovery is gaining momentum' 21 Sep 2020 14:34 High frequency data in September showed that the recovery was gaining pace. The Nomura India Business Resumption Index (NIBRI) came in at 82.3 for the week ending September 20 from 81.2 a week earlier, recording the second consecutive week of a fresh post- …
Rescuers pull four-year-old survivor from India collapsed building as toll climbs 21 Sep 2020 14:17 Rescuers in India pulled a four-year-old boy from the rubble of a collapsed building to loud cheers on Tuesday, hours after the five-storey apartment block came down “like a house of cards”, killing 13 and burying up to 60 others. The accident late Monday …
Xiaomi India announces the launch of 'Mi Store on Wheels' 21 Sep 2020 14:16 Technology brand Xiaomi has announced the launch of 'Mi Store on Wheels’ (MSoW) that will operate out of a van and travel across towns covering a set journey and ensure presence in all the popular weekly haats and markets along the way. The initiative …
Dwindling footfalls in malls leads to the closure of gaming centre operator Smaaash 21 Sep 2020 12:51 NEW DELHI: Months of lockdowns and dwindling footfalls in malls are sealing the fate of gaming and entertainment centres operator Smaaash, leading to its closure, three people familiar with the development said. Smaaash, that has cricket icon Sachin …
Industry Voice: What we're watching in Asia 21 Sep 2020 11:35 The prospects of further waves of Covid-19 remains front of mind for many investors in the region. When tracking the virus, Asia is broadly divided into those economies where daily new cases have stayed in a manageable range, namely China; those where …
Coronavirus Global Updates, Sept 21: Britain mulls second lockdown; infections slowing in Australia and New Zealand 21 Sep 2020 10:25 People wearing face masks walk at a shopping mall in Yokohama near Tokyo, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. (AP Photo)Coronavirus Global Updates: Over 31 million cases of coronavirus have been reported across the world so far, with at least 961,000 deaths. …
Rajasthan Cosmo Club’s Smile Stores to bring Smiles to Masses 21 Sep 2020 10:23 In pursuance of Rajasthan Cosmo club’s motto Restore Human Dignity Rajasthan Cosmo club foundation led by its 27th president Sri Manish Chowdhari,has inaugurated their first chain of stores namely Smile Store. Chief guest Sri Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal said, …
"Indian customers, like their global counterparts, are willing to pay a premium for 5G services" 21 Sep 2020 07:04 In an interaction, Nitin Bansal, head of Ericsson India and head of network solutions, South-East Asia, Oceania & India at Ericsson, gives us an overview of 5G scenario in India. The likely demand, use cases, challenge from Reliance Jio and more ... Q. …
The Latest: New Zealand to end restrictions except in 1 city 21 Sep 2020 02:26 WELLINGTON, New Zealand: All remaining virus restrictions will be lifted across much of New Zealand from late Monday with the exception of the largest city, Auckland, which will continue to have some restrictions for at least another 16 days. Prime …
The Latest: Lebanon suffers another record in COVID-19 cases 20 Sep 2020 18:14 FILE- In this May 14, 2018 file photo, candidate Jahana Hayes addresses delegates during the Democratic convention for the 5th District in Waterbury, Conn. On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, Rep. Jahana Hayes , D-Conn., said that she and all of her staff will be …
Google’s policies arbitrary, above the laws of country, says Paytm 20 Sep 2020 16:16 Vijay Shekhar Sharma backed Paytm on Sunday and said Google and its employees are making policies which are over and above the laws of the country, and are arbitrarily implementing them. Paytm made its way back into Google’s Play Store on Friday hours …
Even in pandemic, big retail jewellers add new space to spruce up businesses 20 Sep 2020 11:58 KOLKATA: The pandemic has not deterred big retail jewellers from adding new space to spruce up their businesses in the current fiscal. Retail jewellers like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Senco Gold & Diamonds, besides others, are adding more …
Acme Solar looking to sell 4.84 GW of solar projects 20 Sep 2020 11:09 This assets sale process from India’s largest pure-play solar platform is being run by Cantor Fitzgerald (Hong Kong) Capital Markets Ltd and comes in the backdrop of resumption of deal activity in India’s green energy space, home to the world’s largest …
INTA Steps Up Efforts to Combat Counterfeits, New Laws Under Consideration 20 Sep 2020 09:51 NEW YORK - The International Trademark Association (INTA) has a long tradition of leadership in the fight against counterfeiting worldwide, and its position has remained firm that counterfeits should be stopped wherever they are found—including on the …

This app shows which websites track your activity, collect personal data 26 Sep 2020 08:51 By: Tech Desk | New Delhi | Updated: September 26, 2020 2:17:09 pm (Representational Image)Ever got worried about your privacy while surfing on the world wide web for tons of hours? Well, if you have been slightly aware of how websites across the internet …
Cloud startups ride wave of pandemic-fueled investments 26 Sep 2020 07:02 Startups focused on application security, computer networking and storage, and enterprise databases are among those that have benefited. Cloud-computing funding deals world-wide reached a three-year high of 97 during the second quarter, up from 76 during …
Local businesses respond 26 Sep 2020 06:35 -Messenger photo by Chad Thompson Richard Reinartz, an employee at Fareway in Fort Dodge, pushes a cart after unloading a customer’s groceries Friday afternoon. Reinartz celebrated his 60th birthday Friday. Grocery stores like Fareway increased sales …
Friendly Kia Offers Fall Sale Incentives and Promotions on New... 26 Sep 2020 03:56 Friendly Kia Offers Fall Sale Incentives and Promotions on New Inventory Florida’s largest Kia dealership offers money-saving deals this fall NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (PRWEB) September 25, 2020 Friendly Kia is currently offering a range of sales and …
Sunak warned of '1980s levels' of unemployment 26 Sep 2020 03:19 LONDON: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been warned his latest emergency package will not be enough to prevent the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs from sectors hardest hit by coronavirus. Conservative peer Lord Wolfson, the chief executive of Next, said …
Shopping craze beats border closures 26 Sep 2020 01:54 The Herald Phyllis Kachere Deputy News Editor Think of the billions of dollars that global online shopping platforms like Alibaba and Amazon have made since the world shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic from around March to date! With virtually all …
3D, AR can hurdle long-standing e-commerce challenges, help retailers maintain momentum 26 Sep 2020 00:32 Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, shares insight on survey results that suggest consumers still find the e-commerce experience frustrating. If they want to achieve continued growth, merchants must work harder to overcome shoppers’ doubts. As …
Pandemic spurring payment behavior changes in Canada, reveals study 26 Sep 2020 00:32 Sept. 25, 2020 Moible wallets, apps and contactless payments are grabbing deeper traction among Canadian consumers, according to a daVinci Payments study, conducted in partnership with the Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization on how Canadians make and …
How CQ residents can save hundreds on shopping bills 25 Sep 2020 23:51 SAVVY shoppers can save significant sums by following guidelines aimed at fairer purchases for the entire Central Queensland region. A campaign launched this week across Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton regions by Queensland’s Office of Fair Trading is …
Town hall bosses blast Covid litter louts for dumping used PPE in the street 25 Sep 2020 23:31 Coronavirus litter louts throwing face masks and plastic gloves in the street were blasted last night by town hall leaders. Two in five councils said littering of personal protective equipment was a growing problem in their areas. The sight of disposable …
Inside the small businesses defying all the odds and thriving after lockdown 25 Sep 2020 22:12 Some businesses have beaten the odds to record even better profits than before the lockdown, The Mirror has found. In Lancashire towns Colne and Burnley, customers have been staying local to help businesses survive. Steve Turner, 54, owner of restaurant …
Ingles: Undervalued Supermarket Chain At 6.7x P/E And 0.9x Price/Book 25 Sep 2020 22:05 Steady Growth at 6.7x P/E, 7.5% FCF Yield, Great Geographical Locations Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is an extremely cheap stock relative to its own history and also peers. It has a very low P/E on FY09/2021 estimates of 6.7x relative to the industry …
How Retailers Can Salvage Customer Loyalty 25 Sep 2020 20:58 Stores that want their shoppers to keep coming back must improve their online and in-store services now or risk losing customer loyalty, perhaps forever. A new study by Wharton’s Jay H. Baker Retailing Center and WisePlum reveals that consumers are …
Business Idea with Classified Marketplace for Influencers!! 25 Sep 2020 20:44 Shopping for second-hand products is rapidly growing and has become a notable segment of the market. The purpose of this post is to determine what influences consumers when shopping in a second-hand marketplace for products in-store and online. According …
Owners of beleaguered Brunswick Square say they're committed to keeping it vibrant 25 Sep 2020 20:25 The company that owns Brunswick Square says it's committed to keeping the mall "a vibrant place to work, shop and stay." In a statement emailed to CBC on Thursday afternoon, Slate Asset Management also said it will continue to work with local …
Online shopping makes town centre jobs unviable, says Next boss 25 Sep 2020 19:23 The chief executive of Next, one of the UK’s most successful retailers, has said the shift to online shopping triggered by the lockdown means there is no future for thousands of traditional retail jobs. The UK high street has been one of the worst-hit …
Lion’s Lair 2020: online paint store wins Hamilton innovation contest 25 Sep 2020 18:16 A Hamilton-based online paint store, which boasts being Canada’s first, has taken top prize with the Innovation Factory’s annual Lion’s Lair competition. The e-retailer picked up the $30,000 prize for providing a convenient online portal to 60 of the most …
Covid-19: Which stocks are the coronavirus winners and losers on the NZX? 25 Sep 2020 18:11 New Zealand’s sharemarket has come through the severe Covid-19 turbulence relatively unscathed so far, with many of the winners picked during level 4 lockdown showing they deserved the title. There were few direct beneficiaries among New Zealand stocks of …
Generation hermit – the risks of living online 25 Sep 2020 18:08 New Zealand, do you feel weak? Have your muscles gone a bit squishy, if you’re honest? I know, I know, it’s not that we’re lazy, more stuck in a rut, with habits that we should probably try to break because, well, we know the alternative is better. Not …
Black Friday online sales could get boost from coronavirus pandemic 25 Sep 2020 18:00 Black Friday could get an online boost from the coronavirus pandemic as shoppers embrace the “new norm” of not flocking to retail stores unnecessarily. bidorbuy CEO Craig Lubbe said they were anticipating very high demand for online shopping during the …
Top Pandemic-Proof Business Types 25 Sep 2020 16:49 When state-imposed quarantines and lockdowns began in late March, there was a great deal of fear, frustration, and, perhaps more so than anything, uncertainty. The rapid spread of COVID-19 was the beginning of a nightmare scenario for countless businesses …
Next Chief Warns Some Retail Jobs No Longer Viable, Yet Consumers Advised To Buy Early To Avoid Christmas Disappointment 25 Sep 2020 16:47 Santa Face Mask (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images Images) In Pictures via Getty Images A day for yet more contrasting news as traditional retail faces stark warnings on the viability of jobs, whilst the organisation representing …
Woman spent GoFundMe donations meant for slain mens' families on shopping, bills, deputies say 25 Sep 2020 16:22 POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman is accused of spending money donated to benefit the families of a triple murder on shopping and bills, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Amanda Brown, 32, faces charges related to fraud, grand theft …
4 Ways SEO Will Help Your Business Stay Afloat During the Pandemic 25 Sep 2020 16:19 September 25, 2020 7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Still unsure about whether to invest more of your marketing efforts in SEO during the Covid-19 pandemic? Want to know why some brands have been increasing, instead …
Pandemic shopping pushes Costco to a record profit, but also raises costs 25 Sep 2020 15:54 The COVID-19 pandemic fuelled a surge in shopping at Costco in its most recent quarter, lifting its annual profit above US$4 billion for the first time. But it wasn't all good news for the big box retailer. The company also said that it spent an …
Brannigans crisps are being sold for £3 a pack on eBay after KP announced it was axing brand 25 Sep 2020 15:24 Now they cost a packet! Brannigans crisps are being sold for £3 a pack on eBay after KP announced it was axing popular brand Brannigans crisps have been discontinued by Slough-based company KP Snacks Fans mourning the loss of the snacks are buying the last …
The Pandemic Plutocrats: How Covid Is Creating New Fintech Billionaires 25 Sep 2020 15:13 With additional reporting by Max Jedeur-Palmgren. In 2015, Nick Molnar was living with his parents in Sydney, Australia, and selling jewelry from a desktop computer in his childhood bedroom. Hocking everything from $250 Seiko watches to $10,000 engagement …
Monmouth Real Estate: One Of The Few Bargains In The Industrial Sector 25 Sep 2020 15:08 Monmouth Real Estate (MNR) is an industrial REIT with properties that are leased to many leading tenants. Unlike some of its industrial peers, which are trading at high valuations, Monmouth's shares appear to be reasonably priced. In this article, I …
New downtown Vancouver shop offers bulk cleaning products to take home in reusable containers 25 Sep 2020 13:38 Six months into a pandemic might seem like a risky time for a local retail store to make its debut, but owner Alex Luna thinks her new downtown Vancouver store, Kindred Homestead Supply, is uniquely positioned to thrive in the current business environment. …
Pandemic shopping pushes Costco to a record profit, but also raises costs by millions 25 Sep 2020 13:22 The company also said that it spent an additional $281 million in the 16 weeks ending August 30 on things like hazard pay for its employees, and increased sanitation costs and other safety protocols. That increased expense and its impact on profit margins …
Tesco sets three-item limit on flour, dried pasta, toilet roll and wipes as panic buying returns 25 Sep 2020 13:10 Tesco has become the latest supermarket to impose rationing on food and household goods, as panic buying returns to the UK amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus. In a bid to avoid the bulk buying which left shop shelves across the UK almost bare in …
Dutch spending amid pandemic shifts more online, more on products 25 Sep 2020 12:54 The Covid-19 outbreak had a great impact on the e-commerce sector in the second quarter than in the first three months, according to the latest Thuiswinkel Markt Monitor study into online consumer spending in the Netherlands. Online spending on services, …
Insights to reimagine your holiday 2020 planning 25 Sep 2020 12:14 The Covid-19 effect that has altered our day-to-day habits in 2020 may have its greatest impact on the upcoming holiday shopping season. The question that is top of mind with most businesses: What’s in store for the holiday retail season in 2020? To help …
Brits told to do Christmas shopping in November to ensure orders arrive in time 25 Sep 2020 12:11 Brits are being urged to start their Christmas shopping early this year, over fears online retailers will struggle to cope with demand. It follows a surge in online shopping since the start of the pandemic, with buying via phones and laptops now the ' …
Kenya’s five hottest policewomen 2020 speak on work, men, dating and fun 25 Sep 2020 11:58 Men have always outnumbered women in the police force but gone are the days when the few female police officers were viewed as being reserved. They now work hard and play hard. They are drop-dead gorgeous and many men would wish to have a private moment …
Scots warned to start Christmas shopping early over fears presents won't come 25 Sep 2020 11:52 Scots have been urged to start their online Christmas shopping early as retail experts warn of overwhelming demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Online retail association IMRG say that the number of people shopping over the internet increased by 40 per …
The Road Ahead: Auto Dealers Adjust Business Practices During Pandemic 25 Sep 2020 11:45 By Collin Breaux: Email: [email protected] | Twitter: @collin_breaux There was a six- to eight-week period, from mid-March to early May, in which business at Capistrano Volkswagen/Mazda was off by as much as 75% for sales and service. “It …
Online shopping makes many high street jobs unviable, say Next boss 25 Sep 2020 11:20 The boss of Next has warned that the shift to online shopping triggered by the high street lockdown has made thousands of traditional retail jobs unviable. The high street has been one of the worst hit sectors of the economy with nearly 125,000 jobs lost …
Shopping Wine like a Pro- How to Get Your Money’s Worth 25 Sep 2020 10:49 If you love all the amazing things in life, good wine is something you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Even as you taste a range of wines, you will want to explore more until you find one that’s a perfect match for your expectations. The choices out there …
Experts warning to get your Christmas shopping done early 25 Sep 2020 08:47 Retail experts are warning that people should get their Christmas shopping done early this year because of coronavirus and the ongoing restrictions. They are predicting unprecedented demand for online shopping channels which could cause delays - and …
M’sians more confident with e-shopping now 25 Sep 2020 06:43 PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are now more trusting of online stores, with an increase in the purchase of premium and branded goods. Shopee regional managing director Ian Ho said the company has seen growing confidence in purchase of items above RM3,000 with …
‘Online grocery market to cross $3-b GMV in 2020’ 25 Sep 2020 05:59 Online grocery sales, a $1.9-billion market in 2019, is positioned to be the next bastion of growth for e-commerce firms. It is expected to grow to $18 billion-plus by 2024, reveals a report by RedSeer and BigBasket entitled ‘Online Grocery: What Brands …
PChome Online expands in Southeast Asia 25 Sep 2020 04:55 PChome Online expands in Southeast Asia Sammi Huang, Taipei; Adam Hwang, DIGITIMES Friday 25 September 2020 Taiwan-based PChome Online, after years of offering online shopping services in Thailand, has expanded to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia …
Streamed program shares how to sell online 25 Sep 2020 04:28 LIMA — The livestreamed program “Sell Online This Holiday Season with E-Commerce Tools” will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 14, courtesy of Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce, a Grow with Google partner. The program shows how to sell …
Target to hire 130,000 holiday workers, in line with last year, but jobs will focus on online orders 25 Sep 2020 04:06 A target store advertises for workers near its entrance in Encinitas, California, May 24, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters Target said Thursday that holiday hiring will be in line with last year, but it is rethinking its approach to roles for those workers to …
Online beauty destinations to know right now 25 Sep 2020 00:40 Find The Ordinary on Beauty Scout Prior to our current situation, we had different relationships with online shopping. I know some only shopped online for brands that don’t have physical shops in the Philippines. Others shopped online only on special …
PCCI to launch all-Filipino online shopping platform 24 Sep 2020 23:13 The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s voice of business, is putting up its own online shopping portal called “Shop All” to provide a venue for all-Filipino products and services of the micro, small and medium enterprises. …
Best Brilliance Reports a Peak in Online Jewelry Sales During... 24 Sep 2020 19:48 Best Brilliance Reports a Peak in Online Jewelry Sales During the Pandemic Best Brilliance is committed to providing customers with the highest quality, ethically sourced loose diamonds and diamond jewelry at the best prices on the market. NEW YORK (PRWEB) …
The Best Online and IRL Happenings This Weekend: Sept. 25 - 27 24 Sep 2020 18:08 Esotouric brings you inside the Bradbury Building in downtown LA (virtually). (Carol M. Highsmith/Library of Congress via Flickr and pingnews) Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on schools, stores, businesses and events. With in-person concerts, talks, …
Apple’s first online store in India goes live: Know details 24 Sep 2020 17:33 Image Source : APPLE Online App Store Apple, after years of wait, announced its first-ever online store in India. The Apple Store Online is now live in the country, allowing users to purchase iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and Macs via the …
Is China’s Dip in Online Shopping a Sign of a Slow Recovery? 24 Sep 2020 15:10 Consumers’ willingness to open their wallets and spend is certainly a sign that the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic could be subsiding, and for a little while, China was experiencing just that before online shopping took a dip in August. Is this …
Ulta Beauty halts expansion into Canada to focus on U.S. operations, online shopping 24 Sep 2020 14:24 BOLINGBROOK, Ill. - Ulta Beauty Inc. is scrapping its planned expansion into Canada, saying it will instead focus on its U.S. operations and "omnichannel capabilities" including online shopping. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange …
Section 230 and online extremism 24 Sep 2020 14:17 With help from Cristiano Lima, John Hendel, Steven Overly, Doug Palmer and Leah Nylen Editor’s Note: POLITICO Tech is a free version of POLITICO Pro Tech's morning newsletter, which is delivered to our subscribers each morning at 6 a.m. The POLITICO …
Klarna provides users the absolute most freedom in determining the way they wish to purchase their online purchases. 24 Sep 2020 13:21 Klarna provides users the absolute most freedom in determining the way they wish to purchase their online purchases. Klarna provides three options, though not each is offered by all merchants. The initial (and a lot of popular, provided by all Klarna …
How new coronavirus restrictions will affect supermarket shopping 24 Sep 2020 10:40 Supermarkets were among the few businesses to see trade increase as lockdown restrictions were introduced in March, with shoppers emptying shelves of store-cupboard essentials. In fact, panic buying got so bad they had to ration a series of products, …
For Nevadans, easy ‘window shopping’ access to health insurance starts Oct. 1 24 Sep 2020 09:51 A screen shot from nevadahealthlink.com. By Heather Korbulic Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 | 2 a.m. Say the words “health insurance,” and many people’s eyes glaze over. Let’s face it, the health care insurance landscape is complex and confusing, even to …
Walmart Reveals Its Holiday Shopping Preparations in the COVID-19 Era 24 Sep 2020 08:25 In a press release this morning, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) detailed the steps it's taking to prepare for holiday shopping while the COVID-19 pandemic remains ongoing. Its plans are based both on customer feedback and data on shopping trends and consumer …
Laura Whitmore's bizarre online shopping blunder leaves fans in hysterics 23 Sep 2020 22:59 Sometimes online shopping goes horribly wrong, and Laura Whitmore knows all about that. The Love Island host, 35, was faced with a rather bizarre reality on Wednesday when her online order came through the door. Unfortunately, the bubbly Irish native didn’ …
MenHateShopping.com Makes Online Shopping Quick, Easy and... 23 Sep 2020 22:06 Easing the pain of all mankind. MenHateShopping, Inc. has launched its website targeting men who want cool and stylish products, but hate shopping. MenHateShopping, Inc. recently launched its website (menhateshopping.com) targeting men who want cool and …
UO Duck Store to sell course materials online only fall term 23 Sep 2020 20:14 With the University of Oregon pivoting to mostly virtual classes for the fall, the Duck Store has announced it will only sell course materials online this term. According to Duck Store Marketing Director Eric Breitenstein, the beginning of a new term is …
Quarter in UK 'addicted' to online shopping and Argos thinks it knows why 23 Sep 2020 18:41 Nearly a quarter of adults admit they are 'practically addicted' to online shopping and get more excited by a delivery - than about clocking off work for the day. A study of 2,000 Brits found 82 per cent enjoy shopping for things on the internet, …
Apple Store Goes Online in India, Sparking Excitement Among iPhone Lovers 23 Sep 2020 18:17 India 11:50 GMT 23.09.2020Get short URL Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook broke the highly anticipated news of the launch of Apple’s online store in India. The Apple Store on Wednesday finally went live in India – the second largest smartphone market …
Poor internet makes online education impossible in rural Alberta 23 Sep 2020 16:47 ST. ALBERT, ALTA. -- Rural parents are frustrated and feeling left behind as poor internet connections make working and learning from home impossible. Lisa Rosales and her family live in Sturgeon County. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, they found they …
Strong Online Sales Boost Nike's 1st-Quarter Results 23 Sep 2020 16:41 Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) released its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 on Sept. 22 after the market closed. The company's earnings and revenue topped expectations courtesy of growth in the digital business. Key metrics The company, which is …
More people are shopping for furniture online during the pandemic. Here’s what to look for. 23 Sep 2020 16:22 But as we started to settle in, I realized that furnishing our house was not going to be simple. With bricks-and-mortar stores closed, we couldn’t shop in person for the pieces we needed, so we had to buy online. Overseas furniture manufacturing and …
Global Blue and Ant Group partner to create “enhanced shopping and payment experience” 23 Sep 2020 16:00 Global Blue CEO Jacques Stern said: “We truly believe this alliance will benefit both shoppers and retailers when international shopping resumes” SWITZERLAND/CHINA. Tax free shopping expert Global Blue and Ant Group, the parent company of China’s …
Qurate And Quarantine: Will Home Shopping Push This Name Higher? 23 Sep 2020 15:55 Strip malls are history. - Jeff Bezos Let's be honest. Many of us have been spending a lot more time in front of our televisions and computer screens lately. Whether you're watching the Sopranos for the first time or placing your order for next …
Meera Chopra: How is CBD oil freely available online if it is illegal? 23 Sep 2020 14:35 By IANS MUMBAI: Actress Meera Chopra has raised the question why cannabis oil, or CBD oil, is freely available for online purchase if it is illegal in India. On Wednesday evening, Meera tweeted to say CBD oil can be bought off the net and that she had …
How is CBD oil freely available online if it is illegal? Meera Chopra raises questions 23 Sep 2020 13:57 Share00 Actress Meera Chopra has raised the question why cannabis oil, or CBD oil, is freely available for online purchase if it is illegal in India. On Wednesday evening, Meera tweeted to say CBD oil can be bought off the net and that she had checked its …
Nike profit, revenue boosted by China demand and online sales 23 Sep 2020 13:34 Nike comfortably beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on Tuesday, powered by a rebound in demand in China and strong online sales, sending its shares up about 9 percent. The footwear maker has benefited from its focus on direct-to- …
The most expensive Mac Pro device on Apple’s online store in India costs over ₹53 lakh 23 Sep 2020 12:59 Apple launched its first online store in India today directly offering its full range of products and services through the platform. One of the key things to note about the store is that the prices of the devices are premium without special discounts …
‘It was a sad day when Vanilla closed its doors’ - Norwich fashion brand relaunches online 23 Sep 2020 12:22 PUBLISHED: 11:52 23 September 2020 | UPDATED: 12:11 23 September 2020 Caroline Culot Louise Lace, who's relaunching Vanilla online only. Pic: supplied Archant Stylist Louise Lace, a former fellow director, has created a new website for Vanilla, which …
Lee “Defended” Businesses from Taxes, Raised Online Taxes 23 Sep 2020 12:00 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said last week he and others "fiercely" defended businesses from pandemic-related tax hikes ahead, but critics noted he has raised taxes on Tennessee's online shoppers by about $377 million over the last two years. …
Nike shares surge as online sales increased by 82% 23 Sep 2020 11:12 The FINANCIAL -- On Tuesday Nike shares soared by 13 percent in extended trading as the company reported an 82 percent increase in online sales. The company offered up an outlook that calls for demand to grow through the holidays. This is a signal the …
Apple Store Online goes live with trade-in option for iPhones, bank offers 23 Sep 2020 09:51 Apple Store Online is now live in India. The digital store is a one-stop portal where you can purchase Apple products and avail of services. Said to deliver the same experience that is available at Apple Store locations around the world, the online store …
Apple Store Online goes live in India: Here’s all you need to know 23 Sep 2020 09:06 Apple’s first online store in India went live today. The Apple Store Online is the tech giant’s first online store in India. Apple, announcing the launch last week, had said that the online store will offer “Apple’s full range of products and support …
75 per cent of India’s small businesses want to sell online now, says Amazon India VP 23 Sep 2020 05:55 Express News Service BENGALURU: Despite a hard-hitting impact on the revenues with the onset of Covid-19, the e-commerce industry has rebounded strongly due to the increased online shopping trend seen among consumers. During a virtual sellers meet on …
Walmart Announces Plans to Meet the Changing Needs of Customers This Holiday Shopping Season 23 Sep 2020 05:26 BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 23, 2020-- The holidays have arrived at Walmart and the retailer has adapted to meet the evolving needs of its customers who plan to shop differently this holiday season. After closely watching changing customer …
BEST Inc. Launches China-Malaysia Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics Service in Partnership with Cainiao Ahead of Double 11 Shopping Festival 23 Sep 2020 05:22 HANGZHOU, China, September 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) ("BEST" or the "Company"), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, together with Cainiao Smart …
Walmart plans to hire 20,000 holiday staff to meet online demand 23 Sep 2020 05:13 Walmart Inc. will recruit more than 20,000 workers ahead of the U.S. holidays to prepare for an expected surge in online shopping amid the pandemic, its first large seasonal hiring in five years. The world’s biggest retailer is readying itself for a …
Walmart, UPS and others are staffing up for an online shopping surge this holiday season 23 Sep 2020 04:08 Other companies are also preparing for the online shopping rush by adding delivery, warehouse and curbside pickup workers. The overall hiring forecast for this holiday season "remains uncertain," but "it is clear that the proportion of sales …
Nike expects permanent shift to online sales 23 Sep 2020 02:43 Image copyright Getty Images Sportswear firm Nike has seen a huge rise in online sales as it bounces back from a coronavirus slump. The US company saw digital sales rocket 82% during the June to August quarter, offsetting falling revenue in its stores. On …
Home Shopping Boom Buoys Shipping Lines Half a World Away 23 Sep 2020 01:44 An online home shopping boom in the U.S. has sent transpacific sea freight rates to the highest on record, helping the container shipping industry in Asia. Exports of household appliances from South Korea to the U.S. jumped 51% in August from the same …
Data Age eCommerce Clients Surpass $45 Million In Online Sales 23 Sep 2020 00:42 Data Age eCommerce Clients Surpass $45 Million In Online Sales Data Age Business Systems, developer of the industry’s leading pawn management software PawnMaster, is excited to announce yet another e-commerce milestone. Through the integrated e-commerce …
These Atlanta and Sandy Springs events have shifted online or been postponed due to COVID-19 22 Sep 2020 23:55 While some local events are being postponed or cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, others are shifting to a virtual format and/or offering more virtual events to replace the in-person ones that were cancelled or postponed. Here are the latest …
How Data Analytics can help you drive sales on Online Marketplaces 22 Sep 2020 22:42 Data analytics provide insights that help businesses take evidence-based business decisions. It enables enterprises to uncover significant information from the raw data and help them boost profitability. Gone are the days when companies’ advertising and …
Nike smashes revenue, profit estimates on North America online boom 22 Sep 2020 21:45 By Reuters Staff FILE PHOTO: Nike shoes are seen on display in New York, U.S., March 18, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo/File Photo(Reuters) - Nike Inc NKE.N comfortably beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue and profit …
Nike smashes revenue, profit estimates on China demand, online boom 22 Sep 2020 20:46 By Reuters Staff (Adds shares, details from the release) Sept 22 (Reuters) - Nike Inc comfortably beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on Tuesday, powered by a rebound in demand in China and strong online sales, sending its shares up …
Learn to make authentic pasta from scratch with a fun online class 22 Sep 2020 20:43 This cooking class will teach you how to cook pasta the authentic Italian way. Image: Nonna Enterprises By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2020-09-22 16:42:43 UTC TL;DR: Hone your cooking skills with a Nonna Live: Cooking Pasta with Nonna & Family class …
Online shopping, 'lifestyle changes' spur retail revolution, supply chain bottlenecks 22 Sep 2020 19:12 A radiant heater, used on restaurant patios and at outdoor venues, is seen on a workbench at Sunbelt Rentals in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, as businesses look for solutions to extend their season during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS…
New Research Shows Big Jump In Sophisticated Online Shoppers 22 Sep 2020 15:31 The pandemic caused drastic travel restrictions and non-essential business closures, driving seismic shifts in how and where consumers spend their money. Consumers had no choice but to turn to the digital channel as brick-and-mortar stores and restaurants …
Amazon.in adds Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu to shopping site 22 Sep 2020 12:21 Amazon.in will be available to users in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu, across its shopping app and desktop sites, the company said. This is in addition to the two languages—Hindi and English—that Amazon is already available to users in India. The …
Wigtown Book Festival goes online 22 Sep 2020 11:13 One of the region’s top tourism events has a new chapter this month. Wigtown Book Festival is to go online across 10 days from September 24 to October 4 and will feature more than 80 guest authors including Anne Applebaum, Alastair Campbell, Andrew Marr …
Owner of Mall of Africa still upbeat about malls despite the shift to online shopping 22 Sep 2020 08:35 Attacq says Mall of Africa has been positioned to be the "coolest mall" for younger shoppers. Photo: Gallo Images/Lubabalo Lesolle The owner of Mall of Africa and the Waterfall City, Attacq says it remains positive about the future of the …
India’s National Security Adviser Warns that Fraudulent Activities have Increased as More Consumers are Conducting Online Payments 22 Sep 2020 08:08 September 21, 2020 @ 11:49 pm By Omar Faridi Ajit Doval, the National Security Adviser (NSA) to the Prime Minister of India, recently warned that financial crime and fraudulent activities have increased significantly and could continue to rise, because …
Luxury Tanzanian hotel improves online business performance with eRevMax 22 Sep 2020 08:04 Hospitality solutions Vicky Karantzavelou / 22 Sep 2020 09:53 286 White Sands Resort & Conference Centre leverages RateTiger suite for distribution management. DODOMA – White Sands Resort & Conference Centre, a 4-star luxury property in …
As The Hut Group floats, here are six shares and funds to buy to profit from the online shopping boom 22 Sep 2020 05:14 This week, retail investors finally got the first chance to buy shares in The Hut Group, the giant online retailer and Internet shopping outsourcer for giant companies like Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola. To say its arrival stirred up excitement in the …
Debate: Has pandemic-induced online shopping killed the high street for good? 22 Sep 2020 04:11 The coronavirus lockdown in March forced the vast majority of high street shops to close their doors, at least temporarily. In turn, online shopping became the new normal for UK consumers. And even as the country eased out of lockdown, many have stuck with …
4 in 10 Singapore consumers less than satisfied with online shopping experience despite jump in spending 22 Sep 2020 03:06
Everything Pacific Online In A One-Stop Hub 22 Sep 2020 01:10 South Pacific Mega Mall chief executive officer, Miriam Ratu. South Pacific Mega Mall (SPMM), a digital hub of online merchants comprising Pacific Island countries, launched its business operations early this month. The website sells everything from food, …