online shopping

Amazon tests smart home gadgets, expands hardware lab

Amazon will invest $55 million in Lab126`s operations in Sunnyvale and Cupertino, the agreement posted on the California governor`s website shows.

Sep 24, 2014, 17:39 PM IST

Amazon.In launches Release Day Delivery

With the launch of RDD, Amazon.In customers can now pre- order and receive some of the most eagerly awaited new products at their doorstep on the day of release, the company said.

Sep 23, 2014, 18:50 PM IST

Now shop at online flea bazaar

`F.lea Bazaar` promises to showcase everything from bohemian chic couture to latest designs from young and upcoming designers to kitschy products.

Sep 20, 2014, 13:06 PM IST

Govt may modify IT Act to remove legal hurdles in e-commerce

The government is likely to modify the Information Technology Act, 2000 to remove legal obstacles in e-commerce transactions as it seeks to further boost the rapidly expanding over USD 2-billion online shopping market in the country.

Sep 14, 2014, 19:35 PM IST

US chain Home Depot confirms breach of data in more than 2,000 stores

The company said that millions of credit and debit cards of shoppers could be affected. However, the exact number was not revealed.

Sep 09, 2014, 12:06 PM IST

Motorola plans more launches as Moto G's bet on e-commerce worked

Tech giant Motorola Sunday said its strategy of using only the e-commerce route, instead of the traditional brick-and-mortar stores, has worked in its favour as validated by competitors who are now adopting similar ways to sell their devices online.

Aug 24, 2014, 15:41 PM IST

Online retail category expands by 65%

With increasing number of people preferring to shop online, the retail category penetration has increased to 65 percent and has grown to 53.4 million visitors a month, an overall growth of 15 percent annually, according to a report.

Aug 17, 2014, 12:49 PM IST

Wal-Mart's website to personalise shopping

Wal-Mart is rolling out a feature that will enable its website to show shoppers more products that they may like, based on their previous purchases.

Aug 04, 2014, 15:59 PM IST

Delhi shoppers more e-commerce savvy: Survey

Shoppers in Delhi are more e-commerce savvy compared to peers in other metros including Mumbai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad, according to a survey.

Aug 02, 2014, 16:18 PM IST

Amazon's far-reaching ambitions, lack of profits, unnerve investors

Its increasing share of the retail dollar is still a big selling point for investors.

Jul 27, 2014, 08:42 AM IST

Flipkart launches e-learning category

Homegrown online marketplace Flipkart Wednesday announced the launch of its E-learning category.

Jul 23, 2014, 17:18 PM IST

Micromax launches 32-inches LED TV on Snapdeal

Originally the TV is priced at Rs 16,490 but Snapdeal is selling the TV at a discounted price of Rs 15,999.

Jul 23, 2014, 10:27 AM IST

PayPal signs "ten of thousands" customers in Nigerian launch

E-commerce remains in its infancy in most of Africa but is growing exponentially with the advent of online retailers such as Jumia, partly owned by South African phone operator MTN.

Jul 23, 2014, 09:51 AM IST

China Internet population reaches 632 million: Govt

Mobile phone users represent a large share of the online population with 527 million people in China accessing the Internet using mobile devices in the six months to June.

Jul 21, 2014, 16:06 PM IST

Facebook to challenge Amazon soon?

Facebook is testing a new feature designed to let users buy products directly from ads and posts on its news feed.

Jul 20, 2014, 14:11 PM IST

Amazon.in ropes in watch designer Michael Foley

The designer believes "watches today are becoming an ecosystem in themselves and have come a long way from being mere time-keeping devices".

Jul 14, 2014, 15:32 PM IST

'Amazon India entry has raised the consolidation pace in eCom'

Homegrown e-retailer Flipkart acquired online fashion retailer Myntra in an estimated Rs 2,000 crore deal.

Jul 13, 2014, 16:55 PM IST

Amazon seeks US permission for drone tests

Online giant Amazon has sought permission for drone test flights in the United States, saying it is moving forward on plans for deliveries using the unmanned aircraft.

Jul 11, 2014, 22:53 PM IST

E-shopping experience altered with alteration services

The service is currently being offered in Mumbai, Bangalore, NCR, Hyderabad and Pune.

Jul 07, 2014, 19:28 PM IST

Karbonn partners Flipkart for affordable smartphone range

Flipkart has 18 million registered users and claims to receive 3.5 million daily visits.

Jul 02, 2014, 18:47 PM IST