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Quick commerce firms face delivery partner crunch amid rising demand

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Quick commerce firms face delivery partner crunch amid rising demand

The quick commerce sector is facing a shortage of delivery partners amid increasing demand for rapid deliveries. New players like Amazon are entering, and existing firms are expanding services, intensifying the demand for bikers. Executives report difficulties in hiring and retaining delivery personnel, with bikers citing decreased per-order payouts and ignored incentives. Despite some increase in earnings, extreme weather impacts working conditions, complicating operations further. Companies are offering benefits to retain riders amidst this competitive landscape.

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Quick commerce apps stack up extra fees to curb losses

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Quick commerce apps stack up extra fees to curb losses

Indian quick commerce companies are introducing fees like handling and convenience charges to boost revenue amid competition. These fees, ranging from Rs 6 to Rs 30, are in addition to delivery charges. The strategy helps improve unit economics by urging higher average order value (AOV) purchases. Despite rising costs, competition deters firms from raising delivery fees. The market is expected to grow significantly, but users discontent with hidden fees remains.

BigBasket set to fully play in quick commerce league

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

BigBasket set to fully play in quick commerce league

BigBasket, India's largest e-grocer, plans to transition into a full-scale quick commerce platform to meet the rising demand for rapid deliveries. The company's BB Now, which currently offers 10-30 minute delivery service, will exclusively focus on quick deliveries starting next month. BigBasket aims to generate $1 billion of its $1.5 billion sales target for the year through quick commerce. By adopting multiple dark stores and large warehouses, the company plans to address demand by carrying a wide range of grocery and non-grocery items. Other players in the quick commerce space include Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart.

India's quick-commerce sector may struggle to maintain current growth, Blume Venture's report says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

India's quick-commerce sector may struggle to maintain current growth, Blume Venture's report says

India's quick-commerce sector, which rapidly grew to a $7.1 billion market by 2025 from $300 million in 2022, may face growth challenges outside major cities amid intensifying competition from large e-commerce players like Flipkart and Amazon, according to Blume Ventures. While quick-commerce firms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart saw significant order value increases, they might soon encounter slowing user growth and regulatory scrutiny that could impact their profitability and influence the local grocery ecosystem.

Staffing firms see a spike in demand for quick commerce workers

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Staffing firms see a spike in demand for quick commerce workers

Quick commerce companies like Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto are experiencing a surge in demand for delivery executives and dark store staff as quick commerce continues to grow. The high demand is leading to increased competition among companies, resulting in poaching of executives and potential wage increases. The quick commerce market has seen significant growth, with average order values increasing and companies expanding their offerings beyond groceries. With the rise in quick commerce players, the demand for delivery personnel and fleet operations is expected to remain competitive.

Why q-commerce is driving more new-age brands to tap alternative financiers

Livemint

Livemint · 7m ago

Why q-commerce is driving more new-age brands to tap alternative financiers

Quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto are transforming consumer shopping, prompting direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands to seek alternative financiers for necessary working capital. Companies like Recur Club and GetVantage provide innovative financial solutions tailored to this new ecosystem. These platforms help brands meet rising demand for rapid stock replenishment and marketing. Despite the high costs linked to alternative financing, these solutions are crucial for startups amid the quick commerce boom.

Quick commerce gears up for a busy summer of ice creams and ACs

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Quick commerce gears up for a busy summer of ice creams and ACs

Quick commerce firms in India are ramping up operations to meet the summer demand for quick delivery of seasonal products like ice creams, cold drinks, and even air-conditioners. The arrival of summer has led to a spike in searches and sales for these items. Companies are adjusting procurement and expanding cooling solutions at dark stores. Brands are creating custom packs and boosting production for quick commerce, which significantly drives sales, especially for ice-cream and beverages.

Quick commerce fuels niche D2C boom in smaller cities

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Quick commerce fuels niche D2C boom in smaller cities

The rapid expansion of quick commerce in smaller cities is driving demand for niche direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, particularly in categories like sexual wellness, hair care, and fitness. Companies like MyMuse and Bold Care report significant revenue from non-metro regions. Quick commerce platforms like Zepto and Blinkit have facilitated this growth by providing faster delivery and access. This shift is changing consumer dynamics, with increased investments targeting tier II and III cities to meet rising demands.

Amazon pilots quick commerce service in select pincodes of Bengaluru

YourStory

YourStory · 6m ago

Amazon pilots quick commerce service in select pincodes of Bengaluru

Amazon has launched pilots for Amazon Now in Bengaluru to compete in the quick commerce sector. Offering a 10-minute delivery promise, this service marks Amazon's entry into quick commerce. The move follows the success of platforms meeting urban consumers' demand for rapid delivery, expanding beyond Amazon Fresh's two-hour delivery. This initiative positions Amazon alongside competitors like Flipkart and Tata Digital in the burgeoning quick commerce market, emphasizing faster delivery of daily essentials.

Third-party firms look to sort out logistics of quick commerce race

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Third-party firms look to sort out logistics of quick commerce race

Third-party logistics firms like Delhivery and Xpressbees are venturing into the quick-commerce sector to meet the growing demand from platforms like Swiggy Instamart and others. Delhivery is managing larger warehouses for Swiggy Instamart, while Xpressbees is in talks to enter the segment. These logistics players aim to provide infrastructure and expertise to quick-commerce platforms as they expand their offerings. The move allows them to tap into the sizable quick-commerce market and support platforms in managing warehouses and ensuring compliance with processes. Large ecommerce players like Amazon and Flipkart are also exploring entry into the quick delivery segment.

Ecommerce looks to cut delivery timelines as quick commerce looms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Ecommerce looks to cut delivery timelines as quick commerce looms

The ecommerce sector in India is becoming increasingly competitive as companies aim to offer same-day or even two-four hour delivery. This trend, driven by quick commerce players, is prompting major ecommerce firms like Flipkart, Nykaa, Myntra, and FirstCry to conduct pilots in major cities to determine the feasibility of faster deliveries. Myntra has launched a quick delivery service called M-Now, offering delivery within 30 minutes to two hours in select Bangalore pin codes. Other companies, like Nykaa and FirstCry, are also focusing on speeding up their delivery processes to meet customer demand.

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