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Covid-19 Impact: MTR partners with Swiggy to deliver its packaged food portfolio

With this partnership, MTR products such as masalas, spices, Ready-To-Eat meals and breakfast mixes will be accessible through MTR stores and kirana tabs on Swiggy.




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Zomato, Swiggy see rise in food orders after early slump: Report

The survey, conducted by YouGov, an Internet-based market research and data analytics firm, showed that between March 15-April 16 this year, Zomato witnessed a weakening customer base from 46.3 to 41.7 whereas for Swiggy, the scores were from 48.8 to 42.4.




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KFC Q1 system sales decline 2%, Pizza Hut declines 6%:

KFC India managing director Samir Menon said: “Subdued growth in March and softness is on account of the lockdown. We continue to operate around the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic with our delivery business only amidst the lockdown situation in the country as we comply with all regulatory directives.”




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Restaurateurs eye revamp as lockdown shutters eateries

40% Restaurants Face a Permanent Lockout; some entrepreneurs tweaking business models, selling DIY meal kits, attempting delivery.




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Restaurants to share ‘loyalty’ as they fight for survival

Under the banner Rise4Restaurants, consumers can buy vouchers from any member of the National Restaurant Association of India and redeem them for a 25% discount on bills once restaurants open.




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Swiggy co-founder Rahul Jaimini quits, to join Pesto Tech

Jaimini will be joining Pesto Tech, a career accelerator start-up, as their co-founder, Swiggy said in a statement.




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Karnataka allows pubs, bars to also sell liquor from Saturday

The order directed pubs, clubs, bars and lodges to allow only one customer to enter their respective premises at a time and leave soon after purchasing liquor at the maximum retail price (MRP).




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Restaurants ready to take back control, go digital to serve customers directly

Expressing the sentiments of the industry, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) said the 'logout' movement cemented the belief that the industry needed to take back control.




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FirstCry's sales rise, as do its losses

FirstCry, run by Brainbees Solutions, posted net sales of `174 crore during FY15-16. The company had net sales of `118 crore with net losses were ` 63 crore a year ago.




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Johnson & Johnson to buy Actelion for $30 b

J&J, already the world's biggest maker of health-care products, is fulfilling its goal of gaining a new drug category with the transaction and dealing a blow to France's Sanofi, which had also courted Actelion.




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Himalaya launches exclusive mom and baby store to take on market leader Johnson & Johnson

The Bengaluru-based company plans to open 25 such 600-1000 square feet stores over a span of 12 months.




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Himalaya aims Rs 1,000 cr turnover from baby, mom care products

The company, which reported Rs 500-crore turnover from its babycare portfolio last fiscal, recently opened its first exclusive 'moms & babies' shop in Bengaluru.




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FirstCry to open its boutique store pop-up model across 300 franchisee outlets

The company has also built up an auto referencing system for its stores to stock inventory based on target group and purchasing power of customers in a given location.




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U-Grow - the European baby and mother care brand now in India

The European baby care brand is planning to invest USD 2 million in the country to build their brand in addition to the launch of more than 80 products in the market.




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FirstCry now in talks to raise Rs 666 crore

Brainbees Solutions, the owner of online baby products retailer, looks for a valuation of $400-500 million in a new round of fundraising




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FirstCry parent's revenue rises to Rs 239 crore in FY17

The total revenue was Rs 239 crore for the period, a jump from Rs 173 crore the year before.




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Consumer plea to ban baby powder

Taking up a hearing on the petition filed by an advocate on Friday, the forum posted the matter to December 19, asking the company to file a counter. Citing several research studies and lawsuits filed against J&J globally




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FirstCry may acquire Mothercare franchisee rights from DLF brands

Mothercare is the latest brand after Mango, Forever 21and Sephora among other global labels to change hands from DLF Brands.




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Reliance Brands pips FirstCry.com to acquire Mothercare India rights

Mothercare is the latest brand after Mango, Forever 21 and Sephora, among other global labels, to change hands from DLF Brands.




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TheMomsCo launches baby care range, to expand offline presence

The range has been launched offline as well through its 4 brand stores in premium hospitals across Delhi and NCR.




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SoftBank looks to nurture baby care brand FirstCry

The deal, if successful, will value FirstCry — which retails baby care products both online and offline — at about $800-900 million.




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No child’s play: Experts fume as baby care companies seek kids’ data

Amazon, FirstCry and J&J’s BabyCenter among those seeking info to offer tailored content, discounts; move may violate proposed data law.




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A mother's love inspires a whole new eco-friendly category of diapers

The eco-friendly startup commenced operations in early 2016 out of Utagi’s spare bedroom with a personal investment of Rs 24 lakh.




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Suresh and Priyanka Raina's brand Maaté marks its offline presence

Maaté will offer free samples to all the expecting parents and to the parents who come for a regular check-up for their kids.




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Diné College sees record 53 bachelor's degrees ahead of May 8 graduation

In lieu of an in-person graduation on May 8, the college announced it would recognize for a month on its website 176 graduates receiving associate's and bachelor's degrees, a press release said.

       




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Wash your hands often? Absolutely. Shower every day? Nah

Like some of us sheltering at home, I've reevaluated my routine of showering every morning. It's not like I'm going anywhere or seeing anyone.

       




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Outnumbered school counselors struggle to keep kids safe remotely

Arizona has the highest student-to-counselor ratio in the nation, and the coronavirus is making a tough job tougher.

       




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Arizona's school counselors struggle to keep kids safe remotely

Arizona has the highest student-to-counselor ratio in the nation, and the coronavirus is making a tough job tougher.

       




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How Arizona schools are trying to replace traditional proms and graduation ceremonies

High schools across the state are devising plans for graduation ceremonies, which will look different because of the coronavirus, COVID-19.

       




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Can you get coronavirus from a public pool or water slide? An expert explains as Arizona reopens

You might be asking when it will be safe to use a public pool or water slide. Here's what an expert said about coronavirus transmission in water.

       




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Lauren Leander, Phoenix ICU nurse, appears on 'The View,' shares details of counterprotest at coronavirus rally

Leander, through video conference, told the hosts about the rally at the Capitol where she stood, arms crossed, amid rally attendees.

       




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'We never forgot': Why the Irish are helping Navajo and Hopi tribes hit by pandemic

Irish people are repaying Natives peoples for their help during the 19th-century potato famine by contributing to a GoFundMe for COVID-19 relief.

       




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Historic planes to fly over the Phoenix area Friday for 75th anniversary of end of World War II

The Arizona Commemorative Air Force will have a flyover starting at 8:20 a.m. to celebrate the 75th anniversary of victory in Europe.

       




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Missing Sun Lakes man found dead after bicycle crash

The victim usually frequented the San Tan Mountain trails on a bicycle at night for the lower temperatures, according to MCSO officials.

       




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Wickenburg cafe owner threatened with legal action for not complying with governor's order

Horseshoe Cafe owner Debra Thompson talks about getting a letter from Wickenburg regarding her noncompliance with Gov. Doug Ducey's statewide order.

       




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Prosecutor threatens legal action against Wickenburg restaurants reopening during stay-at-home order

The letter by the prosecutor marked the second time businesses in town were contacted by authorities for being in violation of Gov. Ducey's order.

       




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Cottonwood police release body cam footage from arrest of man accused of shooting, injuring an officer

The incident began with a report of a man demonstrating "erratic" behavior and "threatening others with physical violence," according to Cottonwood police.

       




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Cottonwood police release body camera footage of shooting involving 57-year-old Jeffrey Thomas

Cottonwood Police posted a video on Facebook of a shooting that occurred when officers attempted to detain Jeffrey Thomas, 57, for a mental health evaluation on May 6.

       




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Coronavirus by ZIP code: New data shows where cases are found across Arizona

High rates of COVID-19 infections include areas near Indian reservations and in metro Phoenix and Tucson.

       




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Arizona's reopening: Salons, barbershops allowed to open Friday morning

Arizona Republic reporters are fanning out across the Valley to document how shoppers and shop owners are responding to the lifting of restrictions.

       




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Coronavirus Arizona: Some businesses defy Ducey stay-at-home order

Gov. Doug Ducey this week extended what had already been a month-long shutdown of nonessential services, but some small businesses have attempted to reopen on May 1.

       




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Yuma inmate's death investigated as potential homicide

A criminal investigation is underway after the death of an inmate at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Yuma on Thursday.

       




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Charles Ares, former University of Arizona College of law dean, dies at 93

Charles E. Ares, dean of the University of Arizona College of law from 1966-1973, passed away April 29, 2020. He was 93 years old.

       




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Arizona's reopening: Salons, barbershops and some retailers can welcome customers today after weeks of closures

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's stay-at-home order is ending Friday as salons open on Friday and restaurants open on Monday.

       




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Police: 1 shot, several detained in shooting near Curry and Scottsdale roads in Tempe

Sgt. Matt Feddeler, a spokesman for the Tempe Police Department, said the shooting stemmed from a hit-and-run involving two vehicles.

       




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Arizona's daily reported COVID-19 deaths have skyrocketed. But many are from weeks prior

Arizona's daily death toll increased this week. Lagging death data and previously overlooked COVID-19 deaths are at least partially the reason.

       




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Federal judge says Arizona's stay-at-home order does not violate Constitution

Joseph McGhee, a former Flagstaff restaurant worker, filed the challenge last month, saying he was laid off after Ducey prohibited in-house dining

       




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Demand for food assistance spikes in southern Arizona's poorest county

Santa Cruz County has the highest poverty rates in southern Arizona. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of residents have turned to the region's food bank for help.

       




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Scottsdale council member Guy Phillips cleared of ethics complaint related to Southbridge II project

Scottsdale Councilman Guy Phillips is cleared of an ethics complaint that alleged he had conflicts of interest related to the Southbridge II project.

       




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COVID-19 testing blitz under way at State Farm Stadium, many other sites

At least 37 sites in nine of Arizona's 15 counties were available for testing of people who have symptoms or who believe they have been exposed to the coronavirus.