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Online brands’ logistics paradox—can’t live with them, can’t ship without them
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1m ago
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Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands heavily depend on logistics partners to reach their customers, but face persistent issues like billing mistakes, mishandling returns, and poor delivery experiences. These problems strain relationships, impacting D2C companies in sectors such as apparel, beauty, food, beverages, and electronics. Despite frustration, D2C brands find third-party logistics essential for maintaining relevance and operational efficiency as they sell directly from digital platforms, highlighting the critical yet challenging nature of these partnerships.
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How digital savvy apparel brands are scaling without external capital
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1y ago
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Several Indian apparel brands, including Suta, Mulmul, and Phutari, have managed to build profitable businesses without relying on external capital. These brands have leveraged social media platforms like Instagram to directly connect with their target audience, benefiting from the premiumization of products and increased spending by Gen Z and millennials. While online channels contribute a significant portion of their revenues, these brands have also recognized the importance of offline presence and are adopting an omnichannel strategy. This approach allows them to build trust and cater to consumers in tier 2 and 3 markets.
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Fashion startup Tryo raises pre-seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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24d ago
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Fashion shopping marketplace Tryoo has raised Rs 3 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC. The fresh funds will be used to launch operations in Bengaluru, accelerate product and technology development, and strengthen partnerships with leading Indian fashion brands to reimagine how consumers shop for apparel online, Tryo said in a press release. Co-founded this year in January by Meet Saparia, Arjav Patni & Shiva Singh, Tryo is a “Try First, Pay Later” fashion marketplace that offers sixty-minute and scheduled delivery. Users can order up to ten items for zero rupees, try them at home, and pay only for what they keep. Returns are collected instantly by the same delivery partner. With curated fashion from premium & trendy Indian brands, Tryo aspires to bring the trial room to the customer’s doorstep, offering a new standard of convenience and confidence in online shopping. The platform currently features curated collections from over twenty-five premium menswear and womenswear brands including Virgio, The Souled Store, The Bear House, Nishorama, and Bewakoof. The company offers both sixty-minute and scheduled delivery options. “We want to give users the convenience of online shopping without compromising on the confidence they get from trying things on. This funding allows us to build with speed, care, and complete focus on the user experience,” said Meet Saparia, co-founder of Tryo. Tryo operates on a dark-store model with end-to-end logistics and quality control managed entirely in-house. The delivery fleet is trained to handle doorstep trials and on-the-spot quality checks of returned items, ensuring a seamless experience from warehouse to wardrobe.
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ONDC’s first buyer side logistics app to fix a big gripe
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1y ago
Medial
The government-supported ecommerce network, Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), has approved its first buyer-side logistics app, MP2 Innovations. The app aims to address delivery challenges faced by ONDC participants by allowing them to access various delivery fleets through a single API. MP2 Innovations has partnered with logistics companies such as Loadshare and Zypp and plans to go live on the ONDC network soon. This move is expected to improve the ecommerce experience on ONDC and attract more prominent players to integrate with the platform.
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Haribol partners with Kiko Live to expand reach through ONDC
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5m ago
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Kiko Live has partnered with Haribol, a brand focused on A2 and cruelty-free products from ISKCON, to expand its reach via the ONDC platform. This collaboration aims to enhance Haribol's online presence, offering products like flavored milk and ghee to more customers, with a 10% increase in online business expected to grow to 25% soon. ONDC's low commission rates benefit customers, while brands receive customer details for better marketing strategies.
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Zippee launches a 60-minute delivery service for e-commerce brands
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3m ago
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Gurugram-based quick logistics startup Zippee has launched Blaze, its new 60-minute delivery service for online D2C brands and e-commerce marketplaces. Currently available only in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, Blaze aims to enable consumer brands to offer faster delivery options to customers through their websites. Zippee plans to expand this service to 5 more cities in the coming quarters.
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Why D2C startups are built to move faster
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5m ago
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The D2C model lets businesses respond to trends in real time. From launching new products to adapting pricing, brands can pivot instantly without relying on retail timelines, giving them a major edge in today's fast-moving market. This speed keeps brands ahead of the curve, turning agility into a competitive advantage.
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PriyoShop Raises US$5M in Pre-Series A Funding
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1y ago
Medial
Bangladeshi B2B retail marketplace PriyoShop has raised $5m in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Century Oak Ventures, with participation from Evolution Ventures, Iterative, SOSV, GFR Fund, BonBillo, Accelerating Asia, South Asia Tech Partners, and Voltity. PriyoShop will use the funds to introduce its retail supply chain solutions to businesses across various sectors. The company offers partnerships with brands and suppliers, enabling them to digitise logistics support and streamline operations across Bangladesh. It has already partnered with over 200 brands and is expanding into the food and beverage industry.
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Kiko Live launches food-only buyer app on ONDC; CEO says, 'We aim to bring affordability to food lovers'
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1m ago
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Kiko Live has introduced Tabe, a food-only buyer app on the ONDC platform, focusing solely on food and beverage ordering for affordability and transparency. It eliminates multi-category clutter and offers up to 30% lower pricing due to ONDC's low commission rates. Tabe has onboarded over 75,000 restaurants, including major brands, and processes over 100 daily orders. Kiko Live aims to simplify food discovery while supporting small retailers in expanding their online presence.
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Zulu Club raises $250K in pre-seed round from TDV Partners
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1m ago
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Zulu Club raises $250K in pre-seed round from TDV Partners Hyperlocal fashion quick-commerce startup Zulu Club has raised $250K in pre-seed funding from early-stage VC firm TDV Partners. Currently live in Gurugram, the startup plans to use the capital to expand across Delhi NCR, strengthen its logistics and personalization engine, and deepen retail partnerships. Zulu Club primarily targets millennial and Gen Z shoppers looking for fast, reliable, and convenient fashion delivery. Launched in 2024, Zulu Club enables users to shop digitally from nearby malls and outlet stores via its app. Shoppers can receive curated Try-at-Home kits with 4–5 items, try them at their convenience, and only pay for what they keep, reducing return rates and increasing basket sizes through personalized cross-sells and upsells. The firm offers a 100-minute delivery and Try-at-Home model designed for urban consumers who want a confident, tactile shopping experience without visiting stores. Zulu Club combines AI-powered product curation, live personal shopping assistance, and its own logistics network to deliver a frictionless experience. The model addresses common fashion e-commerce challenges like poor fit, low trust, and high return rates, while unlocking value for both consumers and local fashion retailers.
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What is DDOS attack? Malicious cyber attack that delayed Musk - Trump interview
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk announced that the social media platform X was facing a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attack, which could result in limited live listeners during his interview with Donald Trump. Musk reassured that they would proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and then post the unedited audio immediately after. DDOS attacks are malicious attempts to disrupt online services by overwhelming servers with internet traffic, causing them to slow down or crash. Industries like gaming, e-commerce, and telecommunication are more frequently targeted by these attacks.
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