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  • Varun T Wanvari circles back to Himalaya Wellness

    Varun T Wanvari circles back to Himalaya Wellness

    MUMBAI: Varun T Wanvari has pulled off corporate India’s latest U-turn, returning to Himalaya Wellness Company in May after an 18-month sojourn through Amazon’s retail machinery.

    “Some journeys come a full circle,” the category manager declared on LinkedIn, clearly pleased with his homecoming. He’s not wrong—Wanvari previously managed lotions and creams at The Himalaya Drug Company from 2016 to 2018.

    His career reads like FMCG bingo: systems engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, marketing intern for Hot Wheels at Mattel, brand duties at Reliance’s Hamleys, and five years flogging Good Day biscuits and Toastea at Britannia Industries. Amazon beckoned in late 2023 as senior category manager, but the wellness world’s siren call proved stronger.

    “Grateful for the continued trust,” Wanvari said, deploying enough LinkedIn enthusiasm to power a small ashram. His hashtag-heavy post (#NewBeginnings #WellnessWithPur) suggests genuine excitement about returning to products you can actually smell.

    Whether he’ll apply Amazon’s data wizardry to ancient ayurvedic wisdom remains to be seen. This boomerang has landed exactly where it started—with considerably more corporate spin.

  • Swiggy Instamart & Hamleys partner to deliver toys in 10 minutes

    Swiggy Instamart & Hamleys partner to deliver toys in 10 minutes

    Mumbai: Swiggy Instamart, a quick commerce platform, has recently partnered with Hamleys, world’s popular toy store, offering doorstep delivery of toys in just 10 minutes. Havas Media Tribes, the OOH arm of media conglomerate Havas Media Network India, marked this collaboration through a striking outdoor display, featuring an installation comprising a Swiggy delivery bike carrying Hamleys toys. The vibrant setup with the iconic Hot Wheels brand in the form of the Swiggy delivery bike brought alive nostalgic memories for spectators, standing as a testament to the innovative idea behind the installation.

    The eye-catching installation at DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram offered a visually compelling display of this new service. Delhi NCR residents also availed an exclusive 25 per cent discount on online orders.

    This partnership aims to enhance customer convenience in metro cities by making premium toys from top brands like Disney, Mattel (Barbie), Kingdom of Play, Simba, Mattel Games, Paw Patrol, Hot Wheels, and Play-Doh delivered within minutes. This innovative service is the first-of-its-kind in India offering a wide range of toys for all ages, promoting fun and learning for both children and adults. Currently, there are122 SKUs of Hamleys Toys on Swiggy IM.

    Speaking on this collaboration, Swiggy Instamart marketing lead Abhishek Shetty said, “At Swiggy Instamart, our vision has always been to bring convenience and joy to our customers’ lives. We are the first QC platform to partner with Hamleys, allowing us to extend our mission to a new realm, ensuring that children and families can enjoy premium toys delivered right to their doorsteps in a matter of minutes. The installation encouraged high customer engagement, especially from kids as they were drawn to the vibrant and playful corner.”

    Speaking on this partnership, Havas Media India COO Uday Mohan said, “Havas Media India is best known for its innovation and creating Meaningful media experiences for the brands that we work with. Our goal with this campaign was to blend nostalgia with modern-day convenience. The matchbox installation is a symbol of the magical experience Hamleys has stood for over the years, combined with the speed and efficiency of Swiggy Instamart. It is a perfect way to showcase this unique partnership.”