India’s move to plug suspected losses in tax revenue through Mauritius, a top source of foreign investments into the country, has not sent financial markets into a tailspin as it would have just a few years ago. But while markets took the move in their stride, analysts warn India is likely to expand its crackdown … Read More →
Facebook debuted chatbots for Messenger this week to much fanfare, promising consumers a new way to interact with their favorite businesses over the company’s popular messaging service. The idea is that Messenger users could simply “chat” with these automated software programs to do things like read the latest news from CNN, get a weather report or even … Read More →
When the founding team at startup Flipp set out to redefine the internet search experience for shopping, they quickly ran into a retail tactic that’s still going strong after decades: the circular. Inserted into a newspaper each week or on special occasions, the circular is still one of a retailer’s proven ways to communicate new … Read More →
Alexis Maybank, one of the founders of Gilt Groupe (recently acquired by the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue), has a new startup in the world of fashion and shopping — Project September. Maybank told me her aim is to “make the visual world shoppable.” In other words, if you see a photo with an item … Read More →
New Delhi: The major online marketplaces in India Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon India keep coming up with discount festivals or daily deals promising you a profitable shopping experience. How safe are these deals? It is better to be safe while clicking the ‘buy’ button than be sorry. Here are the key things to keep in mind … Read More →
New Delhi: Online shopping is the top reason for Indians to access internet followed by social networking, said a joint survey by American Express and Nielsen on Tuesday aimed at gaining consumer insights on online buying habits. Titled ‘Understanding Online Consumers’, the survey undertaken in six cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad … Read More →
Just in time for festival season, our fave gal, Hailey Baldwin is the face of the H&M Coachella collection, and she looks amazing in a slew of boho-chic looks! We’re obsessed with the new line, are you? Hailey Baldwin, 19, is the face of the new H&M Coachella collection and she looks so fabulous! The … Read More →