Flipkart is rapidly increasing its dark store count, targeting 550 locations ahead of the Big Billion Days sale in November.
Likely that top selling products on Flipkart like Smartphones, electronics, appliances - will be delivered in minutes.
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550 dark stores? Sounds great on paper, but logistics isn't that simple. The cost of setting up, managing inventory, and ensuring timely deliveries will squeeze margins. If not executed well, it’ll be a money-burning disaster.
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