Page 3 - Consumers

Consumers dislike convenience fees for digital payment of services: Survey

People prefer making transactions online but regard service charges as unjustified and costly

Reliance Retail buys into 'desi' power by acquiring local consumer brands

By acquiring a string of local consumer brands, the conglomerate is looking to build volumes and scale in its private label retail business

Transactions in Indian retail sector up 160% in H1 of CY2022: CBRE study

Pent-up demand from customers post-pandemic for immersive engagement and convenient in-store experiences has driven productivity at retail spaces, says report

'Right to Repair': Soon, consumers & third-party vendors may fix products

Committee identifies farming equipment, cell phones, consumer durables among sectors for policy

Hike in power purchase adjustment cost won't impact consumers: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said the increase in power purchase adjustment cost (PPAC) won't impact consumers

More than half of global consumers didn't save during pandemic: Survey

Just 13% used them to fund holidays and social events since restrictions lifted, and 19% used the money for home improvements or moving house

Celebrities must disclose interest in products they endorse: Govt

Both government and private advertisements shall be covered by the new set of rules

Bounce rate eases to 22.5% in April despite inflationary pressures

The bounce rate is always higher by volume than value as lower ticket sizes generally tend to bounce more

Walmart, Flipkart offer Indian manufacturers access to 120 mn US consumers

The roadmap is a part of Walmart's efforts to expand its sourcing from India to $10 billion a year by 2027.

We're building single shopping place for next billion consumers: Meesho CXO

Orders have grown 13x since July 2021, pet supplies, stationery among new categories added. Next up: musical instruments, industrial supplies, books, video games

UK govt cracks down on misleading cryptocurrency ads to protect consumers

The UK government on Tuesday joined a slew of nations in cracking down on misleading cryptocurrency ads to protect consumers.

All channels except wholesale higher than pre-Covid levels: ITC's B Sumant

In a Q&A, the firm's executive director dwells on the more long-lasting consumer trends, the recovery in distribution channels and emergence of a dual trend in demand

Consumers show intent to up spending in festive season, says report

Indian consumers have shown an intent to increase discretionary spends in anticipation of the upcoming festive season

Consumer has become an omni-channel shopper: GCPL India's Sunil Kataria

Sunil Kataria, CEO (India & SAARC) of GCPL, explains the challenges arising out of the second wave, in an interview to Viveat Susan Pinto

Covid-19 pandemic: Consumers unwilling to visit malls, says survey

The survey was conducted in 314 districts and had 34,000 responses

Toothpaste firm's numbers show India Inc profits won't survive costs, Covid

Consumers won't stop brushing their teeth, but they will look for cheaper ways to do so.

Indian businesses aim to tap consumers directly in 2021: Report

The focus for digital platforms in India will be on selling directly to the consumers in 2021, a new report said

Consumers adapted to post-Covid reality in retail via e-commerce: Industry

There has been a shift in consumer behaviour in favour of digital, affecting the preferences and purchase decisions, they said at a virtual event organised by industry chamber Ficci

Consumers come to grips with 'new normal' as Covid-19 cases rise in country

From groceries to electronics, consumers are more willing to buy online as compared to three months back

With customer behaviour changing, Eno & Sensodyne lace up for digital race

With the creative ecosystem being overhauled in a lockdown, GSK Consumer refurbishes the digital branding toolkit