Amazon India is gearing up to launch its quick commerce service, codenamed Tez, by late December or early next year, marking the company's first venture into the quick commerce space globally. This move is set to put Amazon in direct competition with established players in the sector, including Zepto, Zomato’s Blinkit, and Swiggy’s Instamart, which currently dominate the market.
Read More »Bengaluru Vendor’s Viral Ad Challenges Zepto and Blinkit’s Coconut Prices
In a clever marketing move, a coconut vendor in Bengaluru has gained attention with a viral advertisement highlighting the price difference between local coconut prices and those on quick commerce apps like Zepto, Blinkit, and BigBasket. The vendor's poster claims that while these apps charge customers between ₹70 and ₹80 for a single coconut, shoppers can buy it at the local shop for just ₹55.
Read More »“Bengaluru Man Receives Laptop at Starbucks in 13 Minutes Thanks to Flipkart”
In a remarkable demonstration of the rapid advancements in quick commerce, a Bengaluru resident received a laptop at a Starbucks outlet in just 13 minutes, thanks to Flipkart Minutes, a new service recently launched in select areas of the city.
Read More »Blinkit and Swiggy Set New Raksha Bandhan Records with 700 Rakhis Per Minute and ₹11,000 Gifts
As India embarks on its grand festive season, which culminates with Diwali, quick commerce platforms Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have reported remarkable sales milestones during Raksha Bandhan 2024. Both companies surpassed their 2023 performance, reflecting the growing reliance on these platforms for festival shopping.
Read More »Zepto Plans Headquarters Relocation from Mumbai to Bengaluru, Employees Required to Move
Quick commerce startup Zepto is set to shift its headquarters from Mumbai to Bengaluru, according to a recent report by Moneycontrol. The three-year-old company will be relocating its base from Powai in Mumbai to Sarjapur in Bengaluru, consolidating its operations into a new, larger office space.
Read More »“Blinkit Surpasses Zomato in Value: Goldman Sachs Report”
In a significant valuation update, Goldman Sachs has placed Blinkit, the quick commerce startup acquired by Zomato in 2022, at a higher value than Zomato's food delivery business. This valuation shift underscores Blinkit's impressive performance and potential within the market.
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