Manoj Makwana
Walmart Makes History with First Profitable E-commerce Quarter
Walmart achieved its first-ever profitable global e-commerce quarter in Q1 2025, with online sales growing 21%. After years of heavy investment in digital infrastructure, store-fulfilled delivery, and marketplace expansion, the retail giant successfully transformed losses into profits, proving traditional retailers can compete effectively in the digital marketplace.
Amazon Brings Online Shopping to Small Town America
Amazon is expanding e-commerce services to rural America's 60 million residents through innovative delivery solutions like hub lockers, local partnerships, and drone testing. This expansion bridges the digital divide, supports local businesses, and brings urban shopping convenience to small towns nationwide.
India Files $200M Case Against Myntra for Rule Breaking
India's Enforcement Directorate filed a $200 million case against Walmart-owned Myntra for violating foreign investment rules. The government alleges Myntra disguised retail operations as wholesale trade to receive foreign funding illegally. This major e-commerce crackdown could reshape how international companies operate in India's online shopping market.
YouTube’s AI Age Check: A Threat to Your Online Sales?
YouTube's new AI age-check system scans faces to verify user age, raising serious privacy concerns. Many users may abandon the platform to protect their data, potentially reducing e-commerce reach and marketing effectiveness for online businesses heavily dependent on YouTube advertising.
Shopify Q2 2025: Strong Growth Meets Smart AI Tools
Shopify delivered solid Q2 2025 results with consistent merchant growth and revenue increases. The platform launched advanced AI tools including smart product descriptions, automated customer support, and inventory predictions. These features help store owners work more efficiently while attracting new businesses to the platform.
FIEO Teams Up With Amazon India to Help Small Businesses Export
FIEO and Amazon India partnership simplifies global exports for small businesses. The collaboration provides training, reduces costs, and offers easy market access through Amazon's international platform, helping MSMEs reach worldwide customers without complex export procedures.
D2C Brands Race to Quick-Commerce Before Festive Rush
D2C brands are rapidly joining quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart before the festive season to capitalize on increased shopping demand. These platforms offer 10-30 minute deliveries, wider customer reach, and reduced marketing costs, though brands face inventory management challenges and compressed profit margins.
Big Business Move: Infibeam Sells Online Platform to Rediff
Infibeam Avenues sold its e-commerce platform business to subsidiary Rediff.com for ₹800.39 crores through a slump sale. The deal involves ₹400 crores cash and ₹400 crores in shares, increasing Infibeam's ownership in Rediff from 54.1% to 82.7%. This strategic move allows both companies to focus on their core strengths.
iOS 18.6: New Features That Will Change Your iPhone Experience
iOS 18.6 delivers significant iPhone improvements including enhanced battery life, faster app loading, stronger security features, and better camera quality in low light. The update fixes major bugs like app crashes and WiFi issues, making daily phone use smoother and more reliable for most users.
