Amazon’s sales for the Jun 20 quarter jumped by whopping 40% Proving to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the COVID-19 pandemic   The global leader in online retail – Amazon has reported blowout second quarter earnings, including a huge beat on the top line with double-digit revenue growth year-over-year, helped by surging sales volumes amidst the coronavirus...

  Surge in online grocery delivery in the US amidst Covid-19 Growth of Instacart   Thousands of businesses across industries are forced to shut down, work with reduced operations or announce partial closures due to outbreak of Corona virus in the US and around the world. Nevertheless, one sector that has seen an exceptional growth during these tough times is online...

    Overview of the acquisition of Jet.com by Walmart in 2016. Insight of the e-commerce model developed by Jet.com to compete with rival Amazon. Impact of the acquisition of Jet.com to overall e-commerce business of Walmart.   Walmart acquired Jet.com in 2016 to utilize the expertise of rising e-commerce company Jet.com. Whether it was a strategic...

Presently, the market research industry is undergoing a rapid phase of transformation, this is led by changes in operating environment of businesses across the globe. Nowadays, businesses are competing with digital disruptive models, these are changing the competitive landscape and becoming truly global through an extension of their reach beyond geographies. In accordance with this, market...

The express parcel delivery market has experienced a drastic change since the exponential growth of e-commerce. In addition to being a saviour, e-commerce has been a key for the boom in the express courier market. Every year, sellers need an increasing number of parcels for delivery and this trend is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. The total global express and small parcels...

The car rental industry not only offers mobility and convenience to those who do not possess a car, but is a lucrative commuting option for business and leisure travellers. The economic development, a rise in per capita income and rapid transportation across the globe have contributed to a growth in the industry. The sector is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during 2016-21 (Source:...

The online travel industry comprises online travel agents (OTAs) who act as intermediaries for travel related products and services, such as airline tickets, car rentals, hotel accommodations, cruise line tickets, etc. They act as a go-between the product providers and end users through web portals and/or mobile platforms, in turn, earning commission revenue. The OTAs offer consumers a...

The evolution in the concept of renting in India The start-ups that ventured in the rental business Are Indians ready to embrace the concept of renting?   India has witnessed a great start-up boom during the last decade coupled with a healthy growth in the e-commerce space. People want to live a comfortable and luxurious life today with all their wants a...

Uber facing mounting losses and disgruntled drivers Suffering from bad IPO timing, which costed billions Unable to achieve operating leverage due to subsidies to drivers and users Nil visibility on the profitability front Uber striving to become the Amazon of transportation   2019 is the year for tech unicorns, with a host of tech companies (Lyft,...

Current scenario of the global digital advertisement space Growing market share and the future potential for Amazon   The global ad spending trend is transforming rapidly with the digital ad space gaining prominence over the traditional TV ad space. One of the main factors, which has been instrumental in this transformation is the rapid rise of mobiles....

Profit warnings due to disruption in the travel market Market capitalisation wiped out as shares fell more than 80% in a year Closure of Club 18-30 Airline business sale announced   Thomas Cook, the world’s oldest tour operator and a 177-year-old company is currently facing difficult times. Founded in 1841, Thomas Cook is a leading global travel group...

E-Wallets: meaning and classification Widespread acceptance of e-wallets in China Comparison of PayPal, WeChat and Alipay on the operational parameters   E-wallets are known as digital wallets and are online analogues of physical wallets. One can use these to digitally store credit/debit card details in order to make payments as well as to store tickets, travel...

Growing prominence of social media marketing A look into a few successful social media influencers ad campaigns Why should brands adopt influencer marketing   Not long before the popularity of social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, scheduled television was virtually the only mass media that consumers had access to and it was the...

Booming death care industry in the nation Death care industry structure Growth drivers and potential threat   The death care industry which offers services such as funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoriums and memorials is highly fragmented and government controls are imposed in certain countries. The death care industry in the US is estimated to be $20...

Reasons for the growth of the sector Major players and main types of operators   Car sharing is basically defined as a short-time need-based car rental service (typically charged by the hour). Hence, depending on an individual’s car rental requirement, a smartphone app is needed to find and unlock a car. Thereafter, a vehicle can be ridden which can be parked anywhere...

The growth of ride-hailing in China Uber vs. Didi, the fiercest battle in the industry ever Didi’s dominance threatened by Meituan    China’s ride-hailing industry is rapidly cruising towards growth, which is infused with huge amount of capital. The industry continues to witness an intense battle between several players. Moreover, in terms of ride-sharing...

The benefits of renting equipment Why the present demand is led by construction and industrial segment? Developed and developing economies leading to fast paced growth   The equipment rental and leasing concept was primarily introduced in the market after the World War II (post 1945), when capital to acquire equipment was scarce and there was a huge need for...

Evolution of online food delivery industry in India Geographical penetration and scope for expansion Key players and their zeal to balance revenue and costs   Online food delivery has emerged as one of the most fast-paced developments in the e-commerce space. This sector has revolutionised the entire outlook towards the food industry as consumers now have the...

Phenomenal growth of social networking in the new millennium The success story of the world’s largest social network Competitors of Facebook Why did Facebook decide to foray into subscription model?   Facebook, the company or more precisely the social network need no introduction. It has finally decided to launch a subscription-based service for its...