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business strategy
Logistics UPS shift away from Amazon shows bigger payoff
UPS completed its phase-out of low-margin Amazon business in Q2, leading to higher revenue per piece and profit despite lower volume. The company closed 45 facilities and automated 68.5% of U.S. volume, driving cost savings. Management raised full-year guidance.
Business Ecommerce Chiefs Evolve Into Full-Stack Strategists, FMCG and Retail Leaders Say at ETRetail Summit 2026
At the ETRetail Summit 2026, industry leaders from ITC, Zydus Wellness, Bajaj Consumer, IKEA India, and Campus highlighted that ecommerce roles have evolved from channel management to enterprise-wide strategy ownership, driven by supply chain agility, platform algorithms, and quick commerce growth.
Business Trust, product quality—not virality—drive enduring consumer brands, say founders at ETRetail Summit 2026
Founders from AS-IT-IS Nutrition, Sid's Farm, Yogabars, and Drink Prime at the ETRetail Summit 2026 emphasized that while social media is effective for discovery, long-term brand success hinges on trust, product quality, and customer satisfaction rather than viral tactics. They cautioned against over-reliance on founder branding and influencer marketing without solid product fundamentals.
Business Tata Power Targets Doubling Profit, Rs 1 Lakh Crore Revenue by FY30
Tata Power plans to nearly double net profit to Rs 10,000 crore and lift revenue to Rs 1 lakh crore by FY2030, driven by clean energy and grid expansion. Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced the targets at the AGM, alongside a Rs 25,000 crore annual capex plan. The company also disclosed a regulatory setback in Karnataka.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Nila Spaces Partners IKEA for B2B Strategy in Gujarat Residential Market
Home furnishing giant IKEA has partnered with Nila Spaces' VIDA project in Ahmedabad for a B2B strategy, offering furnished homes to buyers. The collaboration marks IKEA's first B2B residential offering in Gujarat and leverages its e-commerce presence in the city since 2020.
Business EDNS 2026: Brand longevity requires culture, capital and consumer obsession, founders say
At the EDNS 2026 conference, founders Anjana Reddy (Wrogn) and Amar Nagaram (Virgio) argued that lasting brands are built on a balance of cultural clarity, execution capital and deep consumer understanding, rather than marketing spikes or early traction. The discussion, moderated by Charu Lamba of ETRetail, covered brand philosophy, early-stage mistakes, consumer behaviour shifts, and challenges in scalable D2C fashion brands.
Business EDNS 2026: Endurance, Not Early Growth, Will Define India’s Next D2C Winners
At the EDNS 2026 conference, founders across beauty, nutrition, fashion, wellness, and food emphasized that long-term brand survival depends on product integrity, category creation, supply chain depth, and sustained relevance beyond early growth spikes. Key leaders from Plum, Fast&Up, Kapiva, Indo Era, and Akshaykalpa Organic shared insights on building defensible moats and navigating India's crowded D2C ecosystem.
Business Reliance AGM 2026: Isha Ambani Sets Rs 1 Lakh Crore FMCG Revenue Target Amid Jio IPO Filing
At its 2026 Annual General Meeting, Reliance Industries unveiled ambitious FMCG growth targets and a key milestone for Jio Platforms' IPO. Executive Director Isha Ambani said Reliance Consumer Products aims for Rs 1 lakh crore revenue by FY30, while Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced the approval of Jio Platforms' draft red herring prospectus. The group also reported strong retail performance, including Smart Bazaar crossing 1,000 stores and rapid quick commerce expansion.
Rethinking Human-AI Decision-Making: A Knowledge Framework for Corporations
A position paper on arXiv examines how organizations should store knowledge and allocate decision-making authority between humans and AI, proposing a framework that maps task attributes to agency levels. The framework is illustrated using two manufacturing tasks: visual quality inspection and factory location.
Business Tata Group Directs Air India to Focus on Cutting Record Losses
Tata Group has instructed Air India to prioritise cost reduction over growth, leading to deferral of aircraft deliveries, flight cuts, and postponement of expansion plans. The airline incurred an annual loss of approximately $3 billion and has accumulated over Rs 55,000 crore in losses since 2022. Discussions with Airbus and Boeing to slow deliveries of up to 500 planes are underway.
Technology AI's Role in Transforming Web Agencies' Value Delivery
AI is automating routine tasks in web agencies, shifting focus to high-value activities. While it offers operational efficiencies, over-reliance poses risks. Agencies must balance AI use with human oversight to maximize benefits.
Business Innocent Fresh Foods Expands to 40-50 New Cities
Innocent Fresh Foods Pvt Ltd, based in Pune, is set to expand its market presence into 40-50 additional cities, focusing on tier-2 and tier-3 markets. The company aims to leverage traditional food categories and rural expertise to build national brands.
Business British Heart Foundation to Close 150 Charity Shops Amid Rising Costs
The British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops over the next two years, citing rising costs and changing consumer habits. This move affects nearly a quarter of its retail locations across the UK.
Trade India: A Base for Global Manufacturing, Says Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal encourages multinational companies to view India as a manufacturing base rather than just a market. He highlights India's potential as a global supply chain hub.