India’s e-commerce retail logistics growth story

February 14, 2018

E-commerce retail companies continuously work to introduce innovative business models and technology-driven approaches. Convenient payment options, customer-friendly policies, speedy deliveries and easy returns drive customers to online channels. Further, concepts such as ‘online and application (app) only’ sales, ‘by invite only’ discounts, special discount coupons, cash-back policies and special online festivals continue to drive customers to shop online.

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SUPERVALU

SUPERVALU INC. is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. with annual sales of approximately $16 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of 3,337 stores composed of 3,120 wholesale primary stores operated by customers serviced by SUPERVALU's food distribution business and 217 traditional retail grocery stores operated under five retail banners in six geographic regions (store counts as of September 9, 2017).

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