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Shiprocket partners with Fynd to improve last-mile delivery for D2C brands

IPO-bound Shiprocket, an e-commerce enablement platform, on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with AI-native commerce platform Fynd to enhance last-mile delivery for over 300 direct-to-consumer brands. With this partnership, Fynd will also integrate Shiprocket's logistics provider aggregation services, including courier selection, price comparisons, and order tracking, enabling brands on Fynd to fulfil orders using Shiprocket's logistics partners, the company said in a statement. The service is already live for over 300 active direct-to-consumer brands on Fynd's order management system. With Shiprocket's network, the partnership is expected to improve delivery timelines, especially in Tier II and Tier III markets, it added. "This partnership brings logistics automation and delivery optimisation to the fingertips of Fynd's brand ecosystem. Partnering with Fynd brings that vision to life for hundreds of growing D2C businesses," said Shiprocket's Chief Executive Officer ...

Flipkart CEO joins delivery run as firm scales quick-commerce push

Flipkart expands its Minutes unit with a fresh produce strategy, dark store rollout and tier-2, tier-3 penetration to compete with Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart

Amazon testing humanoid delivery robots in San Francisco 'humanoid park'

The tech giant is developing delivery-focused humanoid robots and testing them in a special 'humanoid park' as part of its push to automate operations

Qcom unicorn Zepto appoints Rachit Ranjan as chief public policy officer

Rachit Ranjan will lead Zepto's policy, regulatory and government affairs vertical as the company accelerates growth and aims to build socio-economic value in India

Instamart will now deliver products from Home Centre in 10 minutes

India's leading home decor and furniture brand debuts on quick commerce, offering 10-minute delivery of lifestyle and kitchen products across key metro cities

Amazon teams up with FedEx for big package deliveries after UPS pullback

FedEx stock jumped on Monday, rising 7 per cent following its partnership with Amazon. This marks a potential revival of ties between the two companies since their 2019 split over home deliveries

Delivery-based trades moderate in April after hitting eight-year high

Market volatility typically influences delivery-based trading volumes, according to experts

Delivery riders sweat through the gap between corporate hype and reality

Despite companies asserting they provide adequate support, many workers report poor earnings, limited access to rest, and a lack of basic summer relief measures

Growing pie: Ecommerce share on the fast track for FMCG companies

FMCG companies are reflecting the online growth in the way they are doing business

Race for speed: Qcom competition hots up as ecom players enter fast lane

The question that has kept the industry abuzz is whether Amazon-the fifth big player in the q-com market--could beat those who have been early players in the sector

Swiggy's new SNACC app now delivering in Noida, Gurugram in 10 minutes

Delivery of a wide range of delicious snacks, food and beverages in 10 minutes caters to time-starved working professionals and new-age consumers in urban India

More than 57% of gig workers experience stress during instant deliveries

Around 56.5 per cent of gig workers believe that 60-minute deliveries allow them to earn more profit while completing more orders without the pressure of constant urgency

Flipkart Minutes expands footprint with 200 dark stores in 14 cities

During the event, Mishra also mentioned that customer behaviour is evolving as they are looking for speed alongside selection and value proposition

Ola Electric commences hyper delivery with same-day vehicle registration

Ola Electric on Thursday said it has commenced an initiative for same-day registration and delivery of vehicles. Pilot of #HyperDelivery has started in Bangalore, and would gradually be scaled up across India during this quarter in a phased manner, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. Customers can now complete their purchase online or at an Ola Electric Store and ride home on their fully registered vehicles in just hours, it added. "We have significantly cut the processing time of registering the vehicles through AI-led automation and by moving the registration process completely in-house. "With this we are ensuring a much smoother purchase experience for our customers, eliminating tedious purchase processes and longer delivery timelines," an Ola Electric spokesperson said.

Swiggy Instamart takes on Amazon, Flipkart with 10-min smartphone delivery

Customers across 10 major cities can now get their hands on the latest iPhone 16e, along with popular Android smartphones

Amazon delivers 410 mn items via same, next-day services in 2024

The preferred categories for same-day or next-day deliveries include fruits and vegetables, snacks and desserts, beauty products, mobile phones, home decor, and fashion, Amazon said

Velocity unveils Shipfast to enable faster commerce for D2C brands

Velocity said Shipfast has reimagined shipping workflows with its logistics partners to optimise for quicker deliveries

Foster competition: Policy should support, not restrict quick commerce

At a broader level, it's time for the government to frame the much-awaited e-commerce policy, which has been in the making for years now

Mumbai craves for midnight snacks: 2024 unpacked with Zepto report

Zepto, the pure-play quick-commerce player, released its year-end report showcasing how users are choosing instant delivery platforms for everything from condoms to carrots

Online pharmacy operating losses to reduce in FY26, predicts CRISIL

For e-pharmacies, this positive trajectory is being driven by a strategic pivot towards high-margin product segments, such as wellness items and medical equipment