kirana store news

Kirana stores hit by quick commerce mostly in metros, have to transform or exit

India currently has around 13 million kirana stores selling groceries and daily essentials and they all are the primary backbone for FMCG companies, especially when it comes to tier 2 and tier 3 cities and villages

business

Published on Oct 13, 2024 01:57 pm IST

Festive shopping? Log in to see, shop, support #local online

In a survey, 79% shoppers said they will consider buying festive items online to support local artisans and businesses.

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 14, 2020 03:14 pm IST

‘Immune organisations’ can withstand disruptions

A paradox of these times is that it has slowed down the world, yet accelerated change

analysis

Updated on Jun 03, 2020 06:38 pm IST

Covid-19 outbreak brings local shops to the forefront of e-tail sector

As a punishing lockdown broke the back of big online retail in Indian cities, the country’s 8 million kirana stores have kept supplies going, thanks to their human and often personal network with consumers, suppliers, vendors and distributors.

india news

Updated on May 01, 2020 09:00 am IST