KSA-Hyperlocals: Moving Towards Multi-Verticality
The KSA hyperlocal market is positioned for significant growth, presenting substantial regional opportunities. While the total addressable market is estimated at SAR 600 billion, the current market size remains underpenetrated at SAR 23 billion, indicating considerable room for expansion. This report provides an analysis of the hyperlocal landscape, examining its current structure, growth potential, and […]
The Evolution of Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Landscape
From the evolving retail landscape to the booming e-commerce sector, Saudi Arabia’s fashion industry is undergoing significant transformation. In this newsletter, we’ll explore how these dynamic changes are reshaping the Kingdom’s fashion ecosystem, with a special focus on the sector’s growth from 24% of retail share in 2019 to a projected 27% by 2028. What […]
Pet Parenting in India: Redefining the Future of Petcare
India’s petcare industry is undergoing a transformation, helped by the growing recognition of pets as family members. The growing bond between people and their pets is no longer a simple relationship of ownership—it’s a transformation into full-fledged parenthood, leading to a shift in spending habits, preferences, and expectations.This evolution, as covered in our previous article […]
From Kibble to Care: Understanding India’s Evolving Petcare Market
India’s petcare industry, although still in its early stages, is steadily gaining momentum, driven by changing customer behavior and an increased focus on pet wellness. With more households adopting pets, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, spending on pet-related products and services is gradually picking up. Currently valued at $3.5 billion, the market is […]
India’s Petcare Market: Opportunities in an Evolving Market
India’s petcare market is still in its early stages but holds immense potential for growth. The pandemic triggered a seismic shift in the way Indians perceive pets. No longer just animals kept for companionship, pets have now become integral family members—“pawrents” take pride in caring for them. But how is this shift impacting the industry? […]
What’s Brewing in Southeast Asia’s Coffee Chains?
As we celebrated International Coffee Day, we revisited the vibrant world of Southeast Asia’s coffee scene. With a surge of investments and cross-country expansion, the region’s coffee market is evolving rapidly. Over the last year, industry players have focused on consolidation and improving profitability. Now, these leaner and more efficient companies are poised to capitalize […]
The Rise of eB2B Platforms: Powering the Next Wave of Retail Transformation
The retail landscape in Bengaluru and Hyderabad is experiencing a profound shift as digital transformation reshapes the operational fabric of kirana stores. With India’s retail market anticipated to reach USD 1450-1550 billion by 2028, the integration of digital technologies is becoming a game-changer. Redseer’s latest study commissioned with udaan underscores how eB2B platforms, are pivotal […]
India’s Beauty Industry : Transforming boundaries across Audiences and Categories
India’s beauty industry is rapidly expanding, with projections showing it will reach $34 billion by 2028. This growth is fueled by rising disposable incomes, increased consumer aspirations, and the influence of social media and e-commerce. As Indian consumers become more sophisticated, there’s a growing demand for premium beauty products and personalized experiences driven by global […]
Spotting the Next Big Thing: How Fast Fashion Brands Can Stay Ahead
Trends evolve at breakneck speed, but are fashion brands truly keeping up with the demands of consumers? In India’s current fashion landscape, there is a clear gap between the brands’ offerings and consumer preferences. This disconnect has created a prime opportunity for fast fashion brands to disrupt the industry by swiftly capitalizing on the latest […]
Trend Tempo: The Rapid Growth of Fast Fashion in India
Have you ever wondered how fashion enthusiasts and avid shoppers keep up with the rapid-fire trends from runway shows, influencers, and social media? The answer often lies in the world of “fast fashion.” Imagine scrolling through endless feeds of affordable, trendy garments from online retailers or snagging that stylish trench coat at a big-box store’s […]
Southeast Asia and India: Connecting Consumers Beyond Borders
Imagine my surprise on a Mumbai summer break. While browsing the shelves at a retail outlet, I saw Indonesia’s legendary Indomie noodles and those addictive Kopiko candies. After speaking with my friends, I realized Indian personal care companies like Wipro and Marico have been spreading their wings in Southeast Asia for years now – think […]
Decoding Omnichannel: Strategies for D2C Brands
In today’s bustling marketplace, where customers roam across multiple platforms before making a purchase, D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) brands are uniquely poised to redefine retail landscapes. However, capturing and retaining customer attention in this saturated environment demands a strategic embrace of omnichannel marketing, for D2C brands, which control every aspect of their production, marketing, and sales process, […]
Demystifying India’s e-Commerce Growth
Are you a frequent online shopper? When was the last time you purchased online? Which are your favorite ecommerce apps? Well if you can answer all these questions, then you too are a part of the growing e-commerce populace that’s driving India’s e-commerce revolution! From the towering skyscrapers of financial districts to the bustling markets […]
Unveiling India’s Q-Commerce Revolution: Can India be quick commerce’s first success story?
In the dynamic landscape of retail and ecommerce, one trend has emerged as a game changer: the meteoric rise of quick commerce (q-commerce) in India. Q-commerce, with a $2.8 Bn current market size, is set to become a disruptive force, poised to reshape the retail industry as we know it. With India’s burgeoning urban population […]
Ramadan 2024: How will Indonesian consumers spend USD 70Bn
Ramadan is a month of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims around the world, a time for family gatherings, community events, and religious observance. It is also a time of increased retail spending, as families stock up on food, gifts, and clothing in preparation for the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the […]
What does eCommerce Consumer Confidence look like post festive season 2023?
Both online and offline retail in India started gaining momentum from Q1FY24 with offline retail growing faster than ecommerce in Q2FY24. As per seasonal trends and captured in our ECCI of 131 for Jul’23 this led to a strong festive season of Oct-Nov ‘23. Not surprisingly in the post-festive period, the sentiment for future 4-months […]
Is Singles Day the New-Black Friday?
Its that time of the year! Black Friday has had a significant impact on the buying behaviour of consumers and now has become integrated in the retail calendar in UAE. This year Black Friday’s market growth is anticipated to stabilize as compared to last year, however it has now evolved into a festive last quarter […]
Shopping Goes Social – $10Bn Opportunity for MENA Retailers
The fusion of shopping and social media is reshaping consumer behavior and advertising strategies, offering a potential windfall of over $10 billion for those who seize the moment. Social media’s ascendancy from a communication tool to an overpowering advertising force cannot be ignored. With users now spending more than double the time on these platforms, […]
Ramadan Across Borders
As we reach the mid of the holy month of Ramadan, we would like to extend our warmest greetings to you and your loved ones. This is a significant time when Muslims from all over the world come together to engage in spiritual reflection, fasting, and devotion through prayer. Here, we will take a closer […]
Ramadan 2023~ Changing habits, evolving patterns!
Ramadan is a significant time of the year for Muslims, with many observing the month-long period of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection. For retailers in the Middle East and Southeast Asia regions with significant Muslim populations, this period can be a lucrative time, with an expected $150 billion in retail sales. While Ramadan remains the […]
Decoding the Exceptional Trend of eGrocery in Developing Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic was a strong catalyst for the exponential growth of online groceries across the developing world. Initially driven by a response to the lockdowns and supply chain disruptions, the market has since evolved to cater to consumer habits, convenience and local drivers. As a result, various business models have emerged successfully to occupy […]
Ramadan Retail Renewal
As the sacred month of Ramadan draws near, we would like to send our heartfelt greetings to you and your dear ones. Ramadan is an extraordinary time when Muslims across the globe unite to observe a month of spiritual reflection, fasting, and prayer. Here we will provide a deeper insight into the shifting trends for […]
GCC Conglomerates
GCC online retail sector has witnessed a rampant expansion, leapfrogging from 10 Bn USD in 2019 to 30 Bn USD in 2022. A strong digital enabler ecosystem, proactive policymaking coupled with a digital-ready population of 54 Mn, GCC ecommerce boom is unravelling. 1. GCC Online retail is sizable: ~$30bn in GMV and has been growing […]
Quick Commerce: The Way Forward
Globally, it has not been an easy ride for the industry in the post-COVID period due to several key challenges such as logistics and profitability. We connected with Vincent Tjendra, CEO at Astro to discuss what players could do differently in the upcoming period. In this article, we take a deeper look at the Quick […]
E-Commerce Double Days – Doubling Down on Retention
Indonesia’s double-day sales are one the largest sale periods in the region. With evolving consumer preferences, sales campaigns also need to evolve. In this article, we take a look at changing e-commerce landscape in Indonesia. As the number of consumers grows in the country, preferences have shifted towards convenience-based shopping. 1. Indonesia’s double-day sales campaigns […]
E-Commerce Enablers – An Encouraging Future
While a large portion of merchants have become digitized in the region, conducting efficient operations both online and offline continues to be a major challenge. E-commerce enablers helped merchants go online during the pandemic, and now, new challenges arise in the evolving market, which create further opportunities. Here’s a discussion on how enabler platforms in […]
B2B Trucking – An Interview with Eric Dharma, Group president at Waresix
Globally there have been cautionary headwinds for the ad market as a whole, but Southeast Asia has significant headroom to grow due to its low maturity compared to other countries in the region. The market is noticing a shift of advertising spend from offline to online channels, and e-commerce ads in particular, due to higher reach […]
Black Friday Sales To Cross ~ $350 Bn This Year
Black Friday, the biggest shopping extravaganza, presents a ~$350 Bn global opportunity through online sales. This year Black Friday will coincide with FIFA World Cup, impacting customers’ purchase behaviour and shopping patterns. Driven by deals and discounts, the Black Friday season is filled with excitement for shoppers, and financial sharing applications are providing an additional […]
A Cup Full Of Food
Food delivery market is poised to benefit from the celebratory atmosphere that has been a feature of Mega sports events. High consumption enthusiasm will drive consumer spending and acts as a springboard to boost sales. “The Qatar cloud kitchen culture is rapidly evolving and will naturally get a major boost from the celebratory atmosphere” Ramez […]
The Most Inclusive Football Tournament
It is our pleasure to release our report “The Most Inclusive Football Tournament” covering key themes that will play out during the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. The championship in Qatar is one of the largest sporting events in a post-pandemic world. This report covers the impact, market outlook, and evolving consumer and supplier trends […]
The Most Inclusive Football Tournament
Football world championship in Qatar is one of the largest sporting events in a post-pandemic world. Enabled by the proliferation of digital media channels and internet/smartphone penetration, an unprecedented 5 billion consumers are expected to engage with the event. Consumption is expected to spike during the tournament which overlaps with the retail festive season. The […]
How can restaurants sustain in the evolving food service industry?
MENA Food Delivery Ecosystem is rapidly evolving. While food aggregators helped restaurants weather the pandemic, their impact on the profit margins has been reduced. Restaurants are creating own unique propositions to attract consumers and consecutively restaurant own apps are now the fastest growing segment. Evolving stakeholder economics is poised to reshape the food delivery market in […]
Is direct the way to go for Beauty?
The BPC market in the MENA region is going through a transformational period driven by evolving consumer needs and shopper persona. While legacy brands have undertaken various initiatives to fulfill emerging trends, consumers aren’t fully satisfied. This has led to the emergence of D2C brands who have been able to develop meaningful relationships with customers […]
Black Friday Alert!
Black Friday has emerged as one of the most important events in retail in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), owing to the wide array of deals and discounts, spread out over the 5–6 week festive period. As retail traffic is set to be high; retailers in the region need to be cognizant of […]
Inside Story of 40,000 Crore Festive Season 2022
Diwali is an occasion when growth, prosperity and togetherness are celebrated across the world. This celebration comes with people exchanging gifts and sweets and the elderly blessing the younger ones with the joy of success. And when it comes to business, consumers’ happiness and appreciation are a true blessing. Well, thanks to the dynamic continuous […]
Black Friday Shopping Season Is Here
Black Friday is the most anticipated online shopping event of the year, owing to the wide array of deals and discounts spread out over the 5–6-week festive period. This year promises to be no different, with consumer purchase intent peaking in anticipation of this sales extravaganza. With interesting price drops and high consumer purchase intent, […]
SEA eB2B Landscape
The eB2B landscape in SEA countries of Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines offers strong growth prospects with ~40% or higher CAGR during 2021-26. The inherent inefficiencies in the traditional supply chains make eB2B an attractive business proposition. It addresses stockouts, product variety, financing options and other pain points for retailers. Similarly, they help brands with increasing […]
The biggest ever World Cup
1. Online viewership expected to reach 5 Bn during FIFA World Cup 2022 5 Bn eyes are expected to be glued to FIFA World Cup in Qatar, expecting a growth of over 43% than the viewership witnessed during FIFA World Cup in Russia. Covid fueled digital penetration which has given fans multiple ways for football […]
What’s Brewing In Indonesia Coffee Chains? – Part 3
Compared to other business models, coffee-chain players have been less affected by COVID due to their greater online presence, access and affordable offerings. They are expected to gain more traction by targeting different markets and introducing new products. We believe the sector holds long-term potential on the back of its standardized product offerings to a wider […]
The biggest ever World Cup
1. Qatar, the first Middle East nation to hold the World Cup is spending a massive $200 Bn in the lead up to the Mega event Qatar is the first Middle East country which will be hosting the FIFA World Cup. This World Cup will be the most compact World Cup where all the stadiums […]
Online Fundamentally Altered Grocery Buying Behavior
1. Grocery was the most underpenetrated online sector pre pandemic… The Grocery sector has been a predominantly offline shopped sector before the covid 19 pandemic, due to its essential nature. Consumers have always preferred to personally check the products before shopping for grocery as it directly impacts their health and wellbeing. Grocery shopping was a […]
The Biggest GMV Churner of E-Tailing industry
Festive sales are a concept that has run across geographies, where China and US have gone mainstream with massive sales events like the Single’s Day Sale and Black Friday Sale respectively. Back home, festive season is in full swing, and so are the sales. Here are some interesting trends and projections for the upcoming festive […]
Redseer’s MENA Consumer Electronics perspective is now available
1. The Consumer Electronics retail market will represent a ~$100 Bn opportunity by 2027… The electronics market in MENA is currently ~$60 Bn and is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 9% to be a ~100 market by 2027. UAE & KSA account for close to half of the market currently and their share […]
Influencing On The Way Up!
1. Merchants are increasingly shifting their ad spend wallet to digital channels; influencer marketing is a fast-growing segment Traditional media is losing share to digital media on a global scale. Over the past year, internet advertising has grown at a robust rate of 26% beating offline ad spending, which only grew by 9%. Predictably, digital […]
Luxury Retail: Online opening new horizons
Creators are now playing an equally important role compared to celebrities as the content is more relatable and the format is more engaging
UAE Luxury Retail – Strong Tailwinds at play
Online channel has increased in prominence and now makes up ~20% of luxury sales in UAE currently influencing more than 90%
ASEAN eCommerce and Logistics: Rising to Deliver – Part 5
Parcel volumes have witnessed growth in 2021, while the revenue per parcel has maintained a downtrend
Vietnam Consumer Internet – Firing On All Cylinders
The fund-raising activity in 2021 in Vietnam has broken all previous year deal making records. 2022 continues to show a similar trajectory
The $10Bn Used Smartphone Market To Watch Out For
India’s used smartphone market is poised to reach a staggering market size of USD 10Bn by FY26
SEA Travel and Hospitality – Time For Takeoff
SEA travel market was ~USD80 Bn in size in FY20 and is expected to grow to 1.3 times by FY27
Philippines Consumer Internet – Imminent Surge Ahead
Strong fund flows in the consumer internet economy will propel the industry ahead and lay a groundwork for increased market opportunities, penetration and revenue growth in the future
Indonesia Online Beauty and Personal Care – Local Charms
Online search and social media have the highest influence in creating product awareness
Unwrapping Ramadan 2022
Ramadan is a $6.2 Bn online sales event in MENA. Festive periods account for ~40% of annual e-tail in MENA.
15X Growth In Just 3 Years! We’re Talking About India’s Quick Commerce Market
Quick commerce is fundamentally changing consumer purchase behavior in metros and creating delight
MENA Dark Kitchen estimates revised upwards – a $2 Bn+ opportunity by 2025!
Dark Kitchens would account for 13%+ of the FoodTech market in 2025 the penetration would be significantly higher in UAE & KSA
The UAE Pre-owned market is the new market
Buying is seen as a better value-added proposition especially for home and electronics sectors where the estimated duration of use can be higher.
~$250 Bn Opportunity Awaits New Digital-First Brands In India By 2030
Digital brand are finding it increasingly rewarding and have a ~$250 Bn opportunity by 2030
India’s Journey To $1 Trillion Of Consumer Internet Economy Has Begun
India Internet is surging ahead with >50% y-o-y growth in 2021, and is poised to be a $1 Tn economy by 2030
What’s driving consumer internet in Indonesia?
Indonesia’s e-commerce market is one of the fastest growing globally and accounts for more than half of the SEA e-commerce market
India Online Furniture Market – Ready for ‘digital takeoff’
India’s furniture + home market saw a steep COVID-driven drop to $11.5 Bn in FY21, but is poised for strong recovery post COVID with strong recovery already underway in FY 22
Black Friday – $6Bn Online Shopping Event
Black Friday is a critical event in the retail calendar in MENA. This event which was first launched by Souq (now Amazon) as a 3-day online only event has now expanded to over six weeks of Q4. The event has been so popular that ~20% of annual online retail sales happen during the Black Friday sale period.
Key Black Friday Trends:
a. The Market is Stabilizing:
Last year BF season achieved +90% YoY growth; this year YoY growth is expected to stabilize at ~30%; Sales to reach ~$6 bn during BF period.
b. Differentiated Strategies are going to be at play
In terms of strategy, higher focus on private labels, Inventory led fulfilment and fast delivery speed are expected.
c. Consumer is moving beyond discounts
Discounts will become a right-to-play during BF. For right-to-win, other factors such as offer variety and exclusivity and experience will be key.
Changing paradigm of India’s grocery market
The eGrocery market is set to be sized $21-25 billion by 2025
Indian Female Innerwear’s $12 Billion Opportunity
The female apparel market, which stood at USD $25 billion in 2019, is expected to grow up to USD $38-40 billion by 2025.
Indonesia ECommerce Metamorphosis in a post Covid world
Indonesia’s e-commerce market is one of the fastest growing globally and accounts for more than half of the SEA e-commerce market
Indian E-Grocery: A Promising Opportunity Led By Value-First Users
Dark Kitchens – The Bright Future of Food Services
Pre-COVID estimates of $16bn, the food services market is now estimated at $9bn in UAE as lockdown restrictions suppressed the sector.
Smart clicks to win India’s online groceries & general merchandise basket
E-tailing market in India is expected to reach ~USD 100 Bn by 2023 from USD 24 Bn in 2018
India’s Online Packaged Food, Beverages, Personal Care and Home Utilities Consumer Goods Report
Though the demand for preventive healthcare has soared since the pandemic and startups in the space are striving to ride this tailwind, it is still largely an untapped market. The opportunities are huge for businesses. The report delves into the entire landscape and shares pointers on how to cash in on the opportunities by tapping into emerging technologies.
Online grocery: What brands need to know?
Indian grocery traditionally has been a primarily unorganized market, wherein more than 90% of the market is driven by traditional ‘kirana stores.
ASEAN eCommerce and Logistics: Rising to Deliver – Part 3
ASEAN eLogistics has seen massive growth, accounting for a multi-billion dollar industry in 2019 – we forecast 30-35% CAGR for the next 3-5 year horizon
Accelerated Digitization in India Internet Post COVID- Part 2
Contribution of E-Tailing to India Internet spiked massively as the category reached a USD 36 Bn Annualized GMV in June, +30% vs Jan.
ASEAN eCommerce and Logistics: Rising to Deliver – Part 2
Social commerce has seen an uptick in the recent months owing to Covid-19. Lockdown measures have resulted in decreased store time and extremely low footfall in offline stores. Many sellers have moved to the online channel to try and reach buyers and maintain their businesses.
ASEAN eCommerce and Logistics: Rising to Deliver – Part 1
The Seller & SME based in ASEAN countries are highly active on social media platforms. They have been quick to adapt to avenues like FB and Instagram to market and sell their products. This results in a high share of social commerce in most of these markets.
Ground Zero 2 Perspectives- The Accelerated digitization of Indian Retail
Powered by their swift adoption of various front and backend tech, Kiranas were able to sustain their business during COVID and even reach out to a newer set of consumers with the help of these tech tools.
Recovery Stories in Consumer, Retail and Internet
However, as the partial and full unlock has proceeded, few of the internet sectors have seen either seen a release of the pent-up demand or a new sector baseline has been set, as some of the newer COVID Induced behaviors remain broadly sticky.
Retail-Tech – The next start-up opportunity
This is reflected in the ~15-25% increase in online shoppers in the first few weeks of lockdown. ~30-50% of the customers increased their online purchase for the essential categories.
eGrocery | First COVID & Now JioMart | Part 2
COVID-19 provided a significant push to the eGrocery market as consumers realized the value of at-home access to groceries. In addition to providing convenience, variety & value, eGrocery platforms are now considered to provide safety as well.
Hypergrowth in eGrocery – The new-age digital playing field
This increase in eGrocery purchases was propelled in part by a significant number of first-time users of online grocery platforms. What is interesting is that consumers depict intent to continue this behavior even after the situation normalizes.
India eCommerce and Foodtech- COVID-19 Impact and Way forward
Orders for leading Foodtech players have dropped by ~80% in the month of April owing safety concerns, WFH being implemented, junta curfews and operations stoppages and collapse in discretionary consumption in Tier 2+ cities.
eGrocery | First COVID & Now JioMart | Part 1
The eGrocery market GMV was mere $0.05 Bn in 2013, but has grown 30x in the last 6 years to reach $1.5 Bn GMV in 2019.
How did COVID-19 impact India Internet and what’s the way forward
In a pre-covid world, India Internet was one of the most attractive markets globally, expected to deliver 30+% CAGR over a 6 year time horizon.
Tiki Sendo Merger – Implications for VN eCommerce
Tiki has a high share of captive logistics concentrated in HCM and Hanoi while Sendo fulfils supply though 3PL and has a wider geographic reach – Integrating these logistics capabilities to cross leverage efficiencies could prove challenging.
Vietnam eCommerce: Leashing COVID-19, Unleashing 10X Growth | Part 2
Hanoi and HCM are the supply and demand centres of Vietnam, accounting together for 18% of population and 35% of economic output.
Vietnam eCommerce: Leashing COVID-19, Unleashing 10X Growth | Part 1
Vietnam has been a case study on effective government response to COVID pandemic with aggressive contact tracing, testing, mass quarantining, timeliness, and the efficient mobilization of state agencies.
Indonesian eCommerce- Metamorphosis in a post COVID-19 world | Part 2
2019 saw strong growth in both eWallets and COD transactions, driven by a simultaneous focus on a frictionless experience amongst mature users and a need to onboard first time shoppers as well.
How MENA is shopping post COVID-19?
Lockdown measures have led to growth for e-tail. The growth rate during the lockdown has been ~20% by order volume and ~40% by value resulting in annualized GMV of $11 Bn.
Indonesian eCommerce- Metamorphosis in a post COVID-19 world | Part 1
In a pre-COVID world, we forecasted Indonesian eCommerce to cross triple digits GMV by 2025
COVID-19 Pandemic; E-tail the lifeline of MENA
Grocery is the hottest category with 300%+ jump in daily order volume
The Rise of US $50 Billion e-Baazar
The e-tail market in India has also experienced significant growth in recent years, with the rise of e-commerce platforms and the increasing adoption of online shopping. The growth of the e-tail market in India has been driven by several factors, including the increasing use of smartphones and the internet, the availability of affordable data plans, […]
The Covid-19 Shock For SEA Internet And What’s Next
RedSeer primary data shows that many Internet sectors in Indonesia and Vietnam ended 2019 on a strong note, with high growth rates despite being multi-billion dollars in GMV
Decoding India Internet post Covid-19 – A Preview
China’s Covid-19 situation has been deescalating in early March, with many signs of gradual recovery along with rebounding consumer confidence.
Ramadan and Covid-19 Pandemic; an ordeal for retail
E-tailers generate ~25% of their annual GMV during Ramadan time, which when compared with White/Yellow Friday sale, stands at ~5%. Brands also realize the importance of Ramadan where many engage in activities such as launch of new products, new services, bundling of offers. A third of their annual marketing budget is spend in promotion of the same.
Impact of Covid19 on Consumer Internet
India Consumer Internet Performance (during lockdown) Published on: 2nd April 2020
What did March 2020 mean for India’s E-commerce and Hyperlocal sectors
India’s USD ~29 Bn E-tailing market (2019 annual GMV) was significantly impacted by the lockdown in March last week, as seen by a precipitous drop in GMV/transactions for the platforms vs 1st week of March.
Venture Studios – Innovations in start-up building in MENA
Venture Studio – A new business model is emerging to support the start-up building space globally
What did March 2020 mean for India’s E-commerce and Hyperlocal sectors
India’s USD ~29 Bn E-tailing market (2019 annual GMV) was significantly impacted by the lockdown in March last week, as seen by a precipitous drop in GMV/transactions for the platforms vs 1st week of March.
Go Micro to achieve macro profitability
Internet companies are driving multiple profitability streams, which require focused efforts in the right geographies for effective results.
All roads Lead to Kirana
1. India has 15+Mn Kirana stores that face four big challenges in daily operations- each of which is a massive opportunity for tech start-ups Indian retail market is marked by the presence of 15Mn Kirana stores which has penetrated into the nook and corner of the country. However, this traditional distribution structure is highly fragmented leading […]
India internet x profitability: What to watch in 2020
1. Changing macroeconomic and funding scenario in 2020 will see two big themes playing out for India’s internet start-ups Given the macroeconomic trends and the funding environment globally, we were keen to explore how do India’s internet start-ups look like on unit economics at the start of the new decade in 2020. Scanning through our […]
MENA gearing up for Ramadan – Fashion insights
1. Fashion shopping in Ramadan peaks during Eid week Fashion is the most exciting retail category, when it comes to Ramadan shopping in MENA. Excitement levels for clothing are high throughout the festival season, however it peaks during the Eid week. When this trend was studied at country level, UAE and KSA followed the same […]