coronavirus

With zero revenues due to the lockdown, fashion retailers on Friday asked the government to devise a mechanism to allow companies to get some cash flows stating that they are headed for a "very challenging time" while also seeking...

Shipments worth US$ 3 billion (about Rs 22,962 crore) are at stake for India's apparel exporters, following order cancellations and payment delays amid coronavirus pandemic, said a survey on Friday. The key findings of the survey, conducted by the Rajesh...

After contactless delivery to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, foodtech unicorn Zomato on Friday announced "contactless dining" features to help restaurants increase trust and confidence of customers in their safety and hygiene measures in a post-lockdown world. Contactless dining will...

The UKs Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally allowed Amazon to invest in food delivery startup Deliveroo as the new coronavirus pandemic is having a significant negative impact on Deliveroo's business. The UK's primary competition and consumer authority was...

As COVID-19 continues to spread, there is a growing need to feed the most vulnerable communities in our society. In line with its purpose of nourishing the world, Cargill has pledged 16 million meals to feed families through dry...

In a bid to support India’s fight against COVID-19, retail giant Walmart, Flipkart and the Walmart Foundation on Saturday announced to provide Rs 46 crore worth help that will focus on personal protective equipment (PPEs) including N95 masks and...

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) on Sunday said the rules for home delivery of products should be broad-based and all types of retailers, including neighbourhood stores should be allowed to operate. The statement comes on the backdrop of the...

Mango lovers wait the entire year for the mango season to taste the first mango fruit of that year. Hapus or Alphonso mango is one of most sought after type of mango and it is important means of livelihood...

The House of Luxury (HOL) has unveiled their new virtual showroom with exclusive virtual trunk shows featuring some of the Middle East’s leading fine jewellery designers; YEPREM, Alessa, Tabbah, Aisha Baker and Terzihan. Aisha Baker, Designer says, “We are happy...

The COVID-19 pandemic has exponentially digitized the way people work, shop and communicate with others. With all physical stores shut amidst this crisis, Danube Home, the furnishing and interiors business arm of Dubai-based Danube Group has witnessed 75 percent...