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By Priyanshu, Gauri, Bhavini,
Sakshi, Sheetansh
THE RISE AND FALL OF
To understand the business model of an
“Unsuccessful Entrepreneur” and to suggest a
successful or feasible business model for it’s
revival.
THE BRIEF
Shopclues: The Sarojini
Nagar of e-commerce or just
another sinking ship?
the beginning
2011
SandeepAggarwalalongwithRadhika
AggarwalandSanjaySethi,whowasthe
formerGlobalProductHeadofEbay,
cametogethertolaunchShopclues,the
firste-commercewebsiteinIndiathat
operatedonthemanagedmarketplace
model.
ShopCluesstartedoperatingvia
Facebook.Theirplanwastoprovide
buyerswithgreatdeals,knowingthatthe
Indianaudienceenjoyedthebest
bargains.
Theymanagetoapproach12angel
investorsandraised14croresof
investment.
the vision
“ShopClueswasnotmyfirststartup,butthe
firststartupthatIendeduppursuingallthe
wayasthefounder...
“IcreatedIndia’sfirstever-horizontal
marketplacethatwasamanagedmarketplace,
amarketplacethatofferedvalueadded
services...
“Ialwaysknewthatatsomepointoftime
AmazonwillcometoIndiasoIdevelopeda
strategythatgaveusveryclearandtangible
advantage:focusonnon-standardcategory...
onsmallandmediumsellers... onsecondand
thirdtiercities.Thiswasquiteadefensible
positioning.”
What was the reason behind
it’s initial success?
ShopClues chose to target often
overlooked segments of the population by
creating a platform following a zero-
inventory marketplace model.


The founder and CEO Sandeep Aggarwal,
hoped for long-term success, targeting
profitability.


Shopclues posed a serious threat to other
e-commerce companies as it had a wide
range of merchants. 


As per Indian news reports, Shopclues
used to be ahead of Flipkart, which has
7,000 sellers and Amazon which had
16,000.
ShopClues came to be
listed amongst the top
e-commerce companies
in India.
Shopclues launched
India’s first wholesale
marketplace TVC and
launches its window
app.

Shop Clues hosted a
competition called “The
Next Big e-Preneur” with
more than 1000 entries
from merchant across India.
Shop clues crossed 100
million monthly visits and
more half a million merchants
and acquired a payment
gateway Momoe.
2014
2016
2015
2016
Important
milestones
Financial

journey
2012 2013
2014
2015
2017
2018 2019
present
201
8
2016
Series A: $4 million

2500 transactions a day.
Series B: $10 million from
investors Nexus Venture
Partners and Helion
Venture Partners.
Sandeep Aggarwal
Resigns
Series C: $15 million
from existing investors.
Series D: $100 million,
welcomed Tiger Global
among investors.

It also registered a GMV
of $400 million.
Series E: Joined the
prestigious Unicorn Club.
Brought back its dreams
for profitability, hoped for
an IPO.
Internal Turmoil,

Revenue began slowing
down. 5% instead of 50%
jump, Losses: ₹332
crores.

46% revenue jump, losses ₹208
crore. Cut down on operational
costs, advertising spends and
employee benefits. Competition.
Plans for an IPO failed. Multiple
senior management exits and fired
50 employees. Legal fights.
Rumours of being sold. Snapdeal was
reported to be in talks with Shopclues
for a merger, but it didn’t go through.

Laid off 200 employees to cut costs.
Finally, sold to Singapore-based
Qoo10. $1.1 Bn worth of assets for a
mere $70 Mn valuation.
ShopClues sees
its scale decline
by nearly 50%.
The failing 

business model
Key Partners Key Activities
Key Resources
Value Proposition Customer
Relationships
Channels
Customer
Segments
Cost Structure Revenue Streams
Certified merchants--
over 350,000
Kirana stores and Small
Business Owner
Logistics and Delivery
Partner
Investors:
CluesNetwork, Unilazer
Ventures, InnoVen
Capital, GIC, Tiger
Global Management,
Helion Venture Partners,
Nexus Venture Partners.

Providing a marketplace to
Small and Medium
Businesses
Organizing flash sales,
weekly fairs in rural or semi-
urban areas.
Online retail of goods in
unstructured categories
Shipping to over 30000 pin
codes
Seamless shopping
Experience and Customer
Servic
Helping merchants digitize
their business
Ad campaigns and digital
marketing.
Funds raised, Human Capital,

Technological Infrastructure 

(e-commerce platform),
Courier & Logistic services.
Key expenses: salaries, marketing and service
Cost-conscious structure
Maintain strict control over expense on advertising
Logistic
Biggest expense is shipping charges and transportation.
Revenue from unstructured segments account for 70% of the
annual revenue
Mid-pricing policy that is affordable and pocket-friendly
Service fee on sales made through the website
Advertising and sponsored listings
All the popular online payment options such as credit card, debit
card, net banking, cash on delivery (COD), EMI and International
credit cards.
India’s first marketplace
model that connected
buyers and sellers
Wanting to sell products
made in India, they
capitalized on the shift
away from Chinese goods
and this later fell under the
‘Made in India' banner.
Primary focus on
unstructured category of
goods
Sell basic and practical
products
Empowering small and
local businesses
Competitive prices
Agreements with
merchants to ensure only
genuine products are
sold.

Services like ShopClues
Surety Program and
ShopClues VIP Club
Campaigns such as Ting
se Leke Tong with
Aflatooni products and
Believable Shopping at
Unbelievable prices
Customer support across
various online channels like
email and website.
Creating the Flea Market
Experience online.
Buyer Protection Program
Online channels: website,
social media pages like
Facebook, Twitter, tv
commercial
Digital marketing
channels like SEO, E-mail
Marketing, Blog-posting



Targets merchants and
consumers
Indian middle class
with household
income from Rs.
3-10 lakhs
Small scale business
owners like kirana
store owners, local
brands
Tier II and Tier III cities
Swot
anal
ysis
Strenghts
Threats
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Diverse Product Rang
Marketplace Mode
Affordabilit
Value Deals
Intense Competitio
Changing Consumer
Behaviou
Economic Factor
Regulatory Challenge
Investor Mistrust
Quality Control Issue
Lack of Brand Loyalt
Low Credibilit
Poor Shipping Syste
Lack of innovative tec
False Promises
Technology Upgrade
Strategic Partnership
Market Expansion
Marketing & Rebrandin
Logistical Expansion
The Failure lies in the
dissonance between the
company’s business model
and its actions
It claims to have a model that puts sellers
and buyers at the centre, however, it fails
to fulfill any promises.
It uses being “India’s first marketplace model” as
it’s value proposition, even though the company
has done nothing to retain value and trust.
what went wrong?
Extreme Cost-
Cutting Measures
Lack of Funds
Legal Cases
Lack of Innovation
Leadership
Conflict
Losing Credibility
ShopClues started when eCommerce businesses
were rare.
However, by 2014, Amazon and Flipkart had began
to aggressively market themselves to remove rivals.
They used better and more refined marketing skills
which overpowered any model ShopClues could
produce.
Amazon had enough funds to solidify their position
in the market even with losses, however, ShopClues
could not
Shopclues lacked dynamic and innovative business
strategies and adaptability. Other platforms gained
popularity and consumer trust, while ShopClues
struggled to retain its customer base. 

60% of market shifted to Amazon.
tough competition
Lack of Innovation & Adaptability
losing credibility
There was an increase in damaged and fake
products being sold by sellers because of the
lack of regulations and customs checks. Users
complained of dupes, delayed deliveries, no
refunds and held the platform responsible.
Shopclues, the primary intermediary, became
associated with inferior product quality and
scams
The lack of responsive customer support
created frustration and disappointment among
users
Sellers were also claiming that they weren’t
being paid the money they were making from
the sales
60 out of every 100 products were returned
This also lead them to having legal disputes.
Shopclues
Flipkart,
Amazon
Inferior Quality Goods Sold Returning Good that are of Inferior Quality
Customer Dissatisfaction & Poor Customer Service
Leadership
conflict
Sandeep Aggarwal was arrested by
the FBI for insider trading.
As a result he was asked to resign
from his post. In 2017, he sued his
wife Radhika Aggarwal for taking
away his voting rights in the company.
He filed criminal defamation against
Sethi and Radhika, claiming they
downplayed his contributions as the
creator and founder of ShopClues
The messy and public falling out led to
the sales margins dropping
drastically.
Extreme cost-cutting
measures
Manpower Cost of Operations Other Areas
After 2016, hundreds of
workers were routinely
let go each year.
2017 alone saw the
termination of more
than 200 workers.
The cost of operating
ShopClues fell by a
staggering 60%
between 2018 and
2020
In 2018, costs totalled
Rs. 363.4 crores, while
in 2019, they were just
Rs. 278 crores.
A further sharp decline
of Rs. 148.6 crores was
seen in 2020.
Reduced its advertising
and promotion spending
by 80% in 2018 & 60% in
2019
The cost of shipping
decreased by 100% in
total.
In 2020, there were no
reports of
transportation fees or
recruiting costs, hence it
is assumed that costs
were slashed.
Lack of funding
The company was trying to control its burn rate, wanting to
bring it down from $5.5 million in January 2017 to a lower $0.5
million by November 2017
In trying to reduce the burn rate, Shopclues ended up
sacrificing its revenue growth
In addition this period was marked by internal scandals in the
company
As a result the company lost the trust of investors and
wasn’t able to secure further funding.
How can this
model be fixed?
Rectification can
be done in 2 ways
Making changes in
the aspects that
already exist in
the model
Analysing market
trends that are
being taken up by
key players
Making changes
in the aspects
that already exist
in the model
people
growth innovation
ShopClues relies on its past to
work as a value proposition.
However, since it did not retain
that position, it needs to identify
and work on providing a new
value proposition that attracts
customers.
Counterfeit Detection methods,
seller ratings and seller
information visible to buyers,
penalties based on seller and
product scores.
A failure to keep up with it’s
promises has led customers to
lose their trust with ShopClues.
The company should invest in good
customer care that addresses
issues and resolves them quickly.
They can also leverage their social
media presence for the same.
ShopClues lacks a proper system
for verification of merchants
selling products on the platform.
This has in the past led to
numerous complaints about
quality issues as well as legal
disputes. A more comprehensive
registration process should be
employed.
02
04
01
03
New Value Proposition
Quality Assurance
Optimising Customer
Satisfaction
Seller Manangement
Maintaining transparency with
the sellers throughout the
merchant cycle and ensuring
timely payments.


Having a payment specific
redressal system in case seller
payments get delayed.
Keeping up with tech.
advancements and adopting
elements like machine learning
algorithms and virtual try-on
features would enhance the user
experience and help in consumer
retention.
Investors recognize organizations
that cling to legacy business
models and do not embrace
innovation. Shopclues should
adopt changes in the
marketplace, innovative
products or services that are
fueled by technology. This will
attract investors.
ShopClues in the past has used
clever marketing and advertising to
promote the company. Now, they
can also branch out to influencer
marketing to establish trust with
consumers and promote their
platform.
06
08
05
07
Building trust with sellers
Tech. & Modernisation
Gaining Investor’s Trust
Marketing and promotion
Analysing market
trends that are
being taken up by
key players
The market potential remains untapped, with
predictions of 500 million online shoppers by
2027, contributing to a market worth $170
billion
The economic growth in India, coupled with a
population of 1.4 billion people, suggests
substantial room for further expansion.
Social media platforms now serve as
powerful shopping destinations,
offering users an integrated
shopping experience
This content plays a crucial role,
providing personalized shopping
experiences through advanced data
analytics
Influencer marketing holds
significant sway in India, with
influencers acting as trusted
advisors.
An integrated model (offline +
online) is deemed critical for success
in the Indian market
Strong distribution capabilities and a
superior cost advantage, particularly
against online players, are highlighted
as essential from the outset.
Fashion has become the largest
category in e-commerce, capturing
a 25% GMV share and
experiencing over 40% growth in
2022.
Social Commerce Integrated Model
Fashion
Understanding the needs of Indian
consumers, leveraging the growth
of digital infrastructure, and
establishing key partnerships with
logistics stakeholders like Railways
and India Post
Strategy for competition is to keep
innovating.
The introduction of 'Meesho Mall'
aligns with its 'User First' approach,
aiming to meet diverse consumer
needs by offering a wide range of
products, including branded
items
This is intended to provide it with
much-needed money.
Lessons from Amazon Meesho Mall
Correcting the
model
Key Partners Key Activities
Key Resources
Value Proposition Customer
Relationships
Channels
Customer
Segments
Cost Structure Revenue Streams
Certified merchants--
over 350,000
Kirana stores and Small
Business Owner
Investors:
CluesNetwork, Unilazer
Ventures, InnoVen
Capital, GIC, Tiger
Global Management,
Helion Venture Partners,
Nexus Venture Partners.

Strategic Logistics and
Delivery Partners like
Indian Railways
Brand
Providing a marketplace to
Small and Medium
businesses
Online retail of goods in
unstructured categories
Organizing flash sales,
weekly fairs in rural or semi-
urban areas
Seller Management and
multiple verification
checks
plus branded goods
Marketing campaigns:
influencer marketing,
social media advertising.
Customer Care: timely
response and
comprehensive redressal
system


Funds raised, Human Capital,

Technological Infrastructure 

(e-commerce platform),
Courier & logistics services.
Key expenses: salaries, marketing and service
Cost-conscious structure
Biggest expense is shipping charges
Logistic
Advertising and influencer marketing
Store Maintenanc
Technological infrastructure
Revenue from unstructured segments
Mid-pricing policy that is affordable and pocket-friendly
Service fee on sales made through the website and
Advertising and sponsored listings
All the popular online payment options such as credit card, debit
card, net banking, cash on delivery (COD), EMI and International
credit cards, UPI
from brands
Operates under the 'Made
in India' banner,
capitalizing on the shift
away from Chinese goods
Primary focus on
unstructured category of
goods
Empowering small and
local businesses
Competitive prices
Agreements with
merchants to ensure only
genuine products are
sold
with availability of
branded goods for certain
segments
Flexibility to innovate with
market trends and adapt
to new needs of the
masses. Growing with the
ever-changing market.





Services like ShopClues
Surety Program and
ShopClues VIP Club and
campaigns
Creating the Flea Market
Experience online.
Customer support on
website as well as social
media.
Transparency throughout
the merchant cycle,
especially for payments
Quality checks and
assurance: Counterfeit
Detection methods, seller
ratings and seller
information visible to
buyers, penalties based
on seller and product
scores.
Online channels: website,
app, social media pages
like Facebook, Twitter, tv
commercial
Digital marketing
channels like SEO, E-mail
Marketing, Blog-postin
Offline Stores



Targets merchants and
consumers
Indian middle class
with household
income from Rs.
3-10 lakhs
Small scale business
owners like kirana
store owners, local
brands
Tier II and Tier III citie
Tier I cities.
These are some of
the learnings
sandeep aggarwal
mentioned on his
linkedIN
Thank you!
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Shopclues: Failure & Solutions in Business Model

  • 1. By Priyanshu, Gauri, Bhavini, Sakshi, Sheetansh THE RISE AND FALL OF
  • 2. To understand the business model of an “Unsuccessful Entrepreneur” and to suggest a successful or feasible business model for it’s revival. THE BRIEF
  • 3. Shopclues: The Sarojini Nagar of e-commerce or just another sinking ship?
  • 6. What was the reason behind it’s initial success? ShopClues chose to target often overlooked segments of the population by creating a platform following a zero- inventory marketplace model. The founder and CEO Sandeep Aggarwal, hoped for long-term success, targeting profitability. Shopclues posed a serious threat to other e-commerce companies as it had a wide range of merchants. As per Indian news reports, Shopclues used to be ahead of Flipkart, which has 7,000 sellers and Amazon which had 16,000.
  • 7. ShopClues came to be listed amongst the top e-commerce companies in India. Shopclues launched India’s first wholesale marketplace TVC and launches its window app. Shop Clues hosted a competition called “The Next Big e-Preneur” with more than 1000 entries from merchant across India. Shop clues crossed 100 million monthly visits and more half a million merchants and acquired a payment gateway Momoe. 2014 2016 2015 2016 Important milestones
  • 8. Financial journey 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 2019 present 201 8 2016 Series A: $4 million 2500 transactions a day. Series B: $10 million from investors Nexus Venture Partners and Helion Venture Partners. Sandeep Aggarwal Resigns Series C: $15 million from existing investors. Series D: $100 million, welcomed Tiger Global among investors. It also registered a GMV of $400 million. Series E: Joined the prestigious Unicorn Club. Brought back its dreams for profitability, hoped for an IPO. Internal Turmoil, Revenue began slowing down. 5% instead of 50% jump, Losses: ₹332 crores. 46% revenue jump, losses ₹208 crore. Cut down on operational costs, advertising spends and employee benefits. Competition. Plans for an IPO failed. Multiple senior management exits and fired 50 employees. Legal fights. Rumours of being sold. Snapdeal was reported to be in talks with Shopclues for a merger, but it didn’t go through. Laid off 200 employees to cut costs. Finally, sold to Singapore-based Qoo10. $1.1 Bn worth of assets for a mere $70 Mn valuation. ShopClues sees its scale decline by nearly 50%.
  • 9.
  • 11. Key Partners Key Activities Key Resources Value Proposition Customer Relationships Channels Customer Segments Cost Structure Revenue Streams Certified merchants-- over 350,000 Kirana stores and Small Business Owner Logistics and Delivery Partner Investors: CluesNetwork, Unilazer Ventures, InnoVen Capital, GIC, Tiger Global Management, Helion Venture Partners, Nexus Venture Partners. Providing a marketplace to Small and Medium Businesses Organizing flash sales, weekly fairs in rural or semi- urban areas. Online retail of goods in unstructured categories Shipping to over 30000 pin codes Seamless shopping Experience and Customer Servic Helping merchants digitize their business Ad campaigns and digital marketing. Funds raised, Human Capital, Technological Infrastructure (e-commerce platform), Courier & Logistic services. Key expenses: salaries, marketing and service Cost-conscious structure Maintain strict control over expense on advertising Logistic Biggest expense is shipping charges and transportation. Revenue from unstructured segments account for 70% of the annual revenue Mid-pricing policy that is affordable and pocket-friendly Service fee on sales made through the website Advertising and sponsored listings All the popular online payment options such as credit card, debit card, net banking, cash on delivery (COD), EMI and International credit cards. India’s first marketplace model that connected buyers and sellers Wanting to sell products made in India, they capitalized on the shift away from Chinese goods and this later fell under the ‘Made in India' banner. Primary focus on unstructured category of goods Sell basic and practical products Empowering small and local businesses Competitive prices Agreements with merchants to ensure only genuine products are sold. Services like ShopClues Surety Program and ShopClues VIP Club Campaigns such as Ting se Leke Tong with Aflatooni products and Believable Shopping at Unbelievable prices Customer support across various online channels like email and website. Creating the Flea Market Experience online. Buyer Protection Program Online channels: website, social media pages like Facebook, Twitter, tv commercial Digital marketing channels like SEO, E-mail Marketing, Blog-posting Targets merchants and consumers Indian middle class with household income from Rs. 3-10 lakhs Small scale business owners like kirana store owners, local brands Tier II and Tier III cities
  • 12. Swot anal ysis Strenghts Threats Weaknesses Opportunities Diverse Product Rang Marketplace Mode Affordabilit Value Deals Intense Competitio Changing Consumer Behaviou Economic Factor Regulatory Challenge Investor Mistrust Quality Control Issue Lack of Brand Loyalt Low Credibilit Poor Shipping Syste Lack of innovative tec False Promises Technology Upgrade Strategic Partnership Market Expansion Marketing & Rebrandin Logistical Expansion
  • 13. The Failure lies in the dissonance between the company’s business model and its actions It claims to have a model that puts sellers and buyers at the centre, however, it fails to fulfill any promises. It uses being “India’s first marketplace model” as it’s value proposition, even though the company has done nothing to retain value and trust.
  • 14. what went wrong? Extreme Cost- Cutting Measures Lack of Funds Legal Cases Lack of Innovation Leadership Conflict Losing Credibility
  • 15. ShopClues started when eCommerce businesses were rare. However, by 2014, Amazon and Flipkart had began to aggressively market themselves to remove rivals. They used better and more refined marketing skills which overpowered any model ShopClues could produce. Amazon had enough funds to solidify their position in the market even with losses, however, ShopClues could not Shopclues lacked dynamic and innovative business strategies and adaptability. Other platforms gained popularity and consumer trust, while ShopClues struggled to retain its customer base. 60% of market shifted to Amazon. tough competition Lack of Innovation & Adaptability
  • 16. losing credibility There was an increase in damaged and fake products being sold by sellers because of the lack of regulations and customs checks. Users complained of dupes, delayed deliveries, no refunds and held the platform responsible. Shopclues, the primary intermediary, became associated with inferior product quality and scams The lack of responsive customer support created frustration and disappointment among users Sellers were also claiming that they weren’t being paid the money they were making from the sales 60 out of every 100 products were returned This also lead them to having legal disputes. Shopclues Flipkart, Amazon Inferior Quality Goods Sold Returning Good that are of Inferior Quality Customer Dissatisfaction & Poor Customer Service
  • 17. Leadership conflict Sandeep Aggarwal was arrested by the FBI for insider trading. As a result he was asked to resign from his post. In 2017, he sued his wife Radhika Aggarwal for taking away his voting rights in the company. He filed criminal defamation against Sethi and Radhika, claiming they downplayed his contributions as the creator and founder of ShopClues The messy and public falling out led to the sales margins dropping drastically.
  • 18. Extreme cost-cutting measures Manpower Cost of Operations Other Areas After 2016, hundreds of workers were routinely let go each year. 2017 alone saw the termination of more than 200 workers. The cost of operating ShopClues fell by a staggering 60% between 2018 and 2020 In 2018, costs totalled Rs. 363.4 crores, while in 2019, they were just Rs. 278 crores. A further sharp decline of Rs. 148.6 crores was seen in 2020. Reduced its advertising and promotion spending by 80% in 2018 & 60% in 2019 The cost of shipping decreased by 100% in total. In 2020, there were no reports of transportation fees or recruiting costs, hence it is assumed that costs were slashed.
  • 19. Lack of funding The company was trying to control its burn rate, wanting to bring it down from $5.5 million in January 2017 to a lower $0.5 million by November 2017 In trying to reduce the burn rate, Shopclues ended up sacrificing its revenue growth In addition this period was marked by internal scandals in the company As a result the company lost the trust of investors and wasn’t able to secure further funding.
  • 20. How can this model be fixed?
  • 21. Rectification can be done in 2 ways Making changes in the aspects that already exist in the model Analysing market trends that are being taken up by key players
  • 22. Making changes in the aspects that already exist in the model people growth innovation
  • 23. ShopClues relies on its past to work as a value proposition. However, since it did not retain that position, it needs to identify and work on providing a new value proposition that attracts customers. Counterfeit Detection methods, seller ratings and seller information visible to buyers, penalties based on seller and product scores. A failure to keep up with it’s promises has led customers to lose their trust with ShopClues. The company should invest in good customer care that addresses issues and resolves them quickly. They can also leverage their social media presence for the same. ShopClues lacks a proper system for verification of merchants selling products on the platform. This has in the past led to numerous complaints about quality issues as well as legal disputes. A more comprehensive registration process should be employed. 02 04 01 03 New Value Proposition Quality Assurance Optimising Customer Satisfaction Seller Manangement
  • 24. Maintaining transparency with the sellers throughout the merchant cycle and ensuring timely payments. Having a payment specific redressal system in case seller payments get delayed. Keeping up with tech. advancements and adopting elements like machine learning algorithms and virtual try-on features would enhance the user experience and help in consumer retention. Investors recognize organizations that cling to legacy business models and do not embrace innovation. Shopclues should adopt changes in the marketplace, innovative products or services that are fueled by technology. This will attract investors. ShopClues in the past has used clever marketing and advertising to promote the company. Now, they can also branch out to influencer marketing to establish trust with consumers and promote their platform. 06 08 05 07 Building trust with sellers Tech. & Modernisation Gaining Investor’s Trust Marketing and promotion
  • 25. Analysing market trends that are being taken up by key players
  • 26. The market potential remains untapped, with predictions of 500 million online shoppers by 2027, contributing to a market worth $170 billion The economic growth in India, coupled with a population of 1.4 billion people, suggests substantial room for further expansion.
  • 27. Social media platforms now serve as powerful shopping destinations, offering users an integrated shopping experience This content plays a crucial role, providing personalized shopping experiences through advanced data analytics Influencer marketing holds significant sway in India, with influencers acting as trusted advisors. An integrated model (offline + online) is deemed critical for success in the Indian market Strong distribution capabilities and a superior cost advantage, particularly against online players, are highlighted as essential from the outset. Fashion has become the largest category in e-commerce, capturing a 25% GMV share and experiencing over 40% growth in 2022. Social Commerce Integrated Model Fashion
  • 28. Understanding the needs of Indian consumers, leveraging the growth of digital infrastructure, and establishing key partnerships with logistics stakeholders like Railways and India Post Strategy for competition is to keep innovating. The introduction of 'Meesho Mall' aligns with its 'User First' approach, aiming to meet diverse consumer needs by offering a wide range of products, including branded items This is intended to provide it with much-needed money. Lessons from Amazon Meesho Mall
  • 30. Key Partners Key Activities Key Resources Value Proposition Customer Relationships Channels Customer Segments Cost Structure Revenue Streams Certified merchants-- over 350,000 Kirana stores and Small Business Owner Investors: CluesNetwork, Unilazer Ventures, InnoVen Capital, GIC, Tiger Global Management, Helion Venture Partners, Nexus Venture Partners. Strategic Logistics and Delivery Partners like Indian Railways Brand Providing a marketplace to Small and Medium businesses Online retail of goods in unstructured categories Organizing flash sales, weekly fairs in rural or semi- urban areas Seller Management and multiple verification checks plus branded goods Marketing campaigns: influencer marketing, social media advertising. Customer Care: timely response and comprehensive redressal system Funds raised, Human Capital, Technological Infrastructure (e-commerce platform), Courier & logistics services. Key expenses: salaries, marketing and service Cost-conscious structure Biggest expense is shipping charges Logistic Advertising and influencer marketing Store Maintenanc Technological infrastructure Revenue from unstructured segments Mid-pricing policy that is affordable and pocket-friendly Service fee on sales made through the website and Advertising and sponsored listings All the popular online payment options such as credit card, debit card, net banking, cash on delivery (COD), EMI and International credit cards, UPI from brands Operates under the 'Made in India' banner, capitalizing on the shift away from Chinese goods Primary focus on unstructured category of goods Empowering small and local businesses Competitive prices Agreements with merchants to ensure only genuine products are sold with availability of branded goods for certain segments Flexibility to innovate with market trends and adapt to new needs of the masses. Growing with the ever-changing market. Services like ShopClues Surety Program and ShopClues VIP Club and campaigns Creating the Flea Market Experience online. Customer support on website as well as social media. Transparency throughout the merchant cycle, especially for payments Quality checks and assurance: Counterfeit Detection methods, seller ratings and seller information visible to buyers, penalties based on seller and product scores. Online channels: website, app, social media pages like Facebook, Twitter, tv commercial Digital marketing channels like SEO, E-mail Marketing, Blog-postin Offline Stores Targets merchants and consumers Indian middle class with household income from Rs. 3-10 lakhs Small scale business owners like kirana store owners, local brands Tier II and Tier III citie Tier I cities.
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