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  • Myntra launches Masterclasses with celebrity stylists for ‘Myntra Insiders’- members of its loyalty program

    Myntra launches Masterclasses with celebrity stylists for ‘Myntra Insiders’- members of its loyalty program

    Bengaluru : Myntra announces the launch of Celebrity Masterclasses, creating a one of a kind opportunity for its customers to get fashion tips from leading stylists from Bollywood. ‘Myntra Insiders’, members of Myntra’s loyalty program, will have the unique opportunity of learning the latest trends and styles, first hand, from the very stylists who style leading celebrities such as Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar, Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Mahesh Babu, Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar among others.

    Launched in September 2018, ‘Myntra Insiders’ is a unique loyalty program that offers a comprehensive package of tiered benefits and privileges for customers as they engage and spend more with Myntra. The core benefits of the program are Fashion advice, VIP access and Extra savings. The program offers its m embers, experiences such as sessions by stylists, opportunities to get featured on the Myntra platform and co-create designs and styles for Myntra. In addition to this, VIP access allows Insiders, early access to all Myntra sale events, exclusive access to limited edition launches and collections, while vouchers, coupons and a host of partner offers are some of the standard benefits.

    For the first phase of the Masterclasses, Myntra has partnered with 10 leading Bollywood stylists, including Tanya Ghavri, Nandita Mahtani, Esha Amin, Shaleena Nathani, Ami Patel, Sanjay Kumar, Mohit Rai, Nikita Jaisinghani, Aastha Sharma and Amandeep Kaur, to offer 20 minute sessions for Insiders. The topics will range from Wedding Time Fashion, Party Fashion, Street Fashion, Ethnic Fashion, Work Wear, Retro Wear, and Vacation Wear, among others. Myntra Insiders will be able to access these classes by redeeming points collected by them, through purchases or other activities.

    The digital Masterclasses will be offered through a web cast on the Myntra app, allowing viewers to interact with the stylists’ team for advice on fashion, in real time.  The Masterclasses will have built in shoppable features enabling customers to save the looks from the videos to their wishlist directly while viewing the content. The technology for the concept has been developed in-house by Myntra, with the videos shot in portrait mode, which is the first of its kind, optimized for viewing on mobiles.

    Speaking on the occasion, Harish Narayanan, Head of Marketing, Myntra, said, “Fashion is all about discovery and expression, we want to engage our customers more and increase time spent on the platform by helping them with their fashion discovery journey. We want to do this by investing heavily in a video content-led approach, starting with our celebrity stylist led Masterclasses. This offers our loyal customers an unparalleled experience of hearing directly from the best in the industry and also interact with them by asking questions. The classes are in line with our philosophy of helping our customers ‘style up, move up’, by being their fashion expert and rewarding our loyal customers with a superior experience.”

    The platform will stream three Masterclasses every day and the first session is slated to go live on January 29, 2020, where Tanya Ghavri will be taking her audience through a session on ‘Wedding Time Fashion’. Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha is featured in the campaign promoting the launch of Myntra Insider Masterclass.

  • The future of AI and ML-driven platforms in the coming decade

    The future of AI and ML-driven platforms in the coming decade

    Whenever I talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), most people immediately think of Terminator or one of the many sci-fi movies that show super-intelligent machines trying to overpower the human race. But in reality, we use AI in our day-to-day lives more often than we think, because it has been adopted by the major platforms, such as Google, Facebook, Netflix, Amazon, Myntra, and Flipkart. When you scroll through Facebook and see videos and articles that pique your interest, when Netflix recommends The Witcher before you can mourn the end of Game of Thrones, or when Myntra lets you know that your outfit will be incomplete without a pair of matching shoes – all this is the work of AI and ML-driven solutions. So we can easily say that it is one of the most disruptive technologies in history that is helping companies enhance efficiencies and boost revenues. It is no wonder that as per PwC's recent report, AI's potential contribution to the global economy is slated to be $15.7 trillion by 2030!

    However, the industry is still evolving, and we are a far cry from creating systems that can contend with a creative, intelligent human brain. So, without any further ado let's take a look at a few trends that are going to shape the future of AI- and ML-driven platforms this decade.

    Smarter Search Functionality: With the rapid development of natural language processing (NLP), I am sure that search engines would gain a better understanding of our language using linguistics, semantics, and ML techniques. When you search via text or voice recognition using conversational language, technology will be able to respond to even the most complex queries. Search engines and ecommerce websites will display more relevant, contextual results, leading customers straight to the products they want, thereby increasing the chances of conversion.

    Working with Limited Data: One of the challenges AI developers and data scientists face is stringent data privacy laws. More than hundred countries have various data privacy laws in place, so it is complicated to make data both protected yet accessible. However, with time, the reasoning abilities and intelligence will improve, which means that we can work even with limited data. Unlike the data-hungry platforms of today, machines in future will learn to cope in cases of missing, unreliable or changing data.

    More Accurate Insights and Predictions: Deep learning capabilities coupled with advanced data analytics will help businesses derive more accurate insights into the minds and patterns of customers, as well as help predict and interpret behavior. Moreover, AI- and ML-led platforms will receive these actionable insights in real-time, enabling them to tweak their business strategy on the fly.

    Better Product Recommendations: Customers are expecting highly personalized shopping experiences, and AI and ML-driven platforms will evolve to fulfill the role of a live salesperson. So if you are shopping during Christmas, the platform will use past purchase history and current activity to recommend products, and it will also be able to adjust prices of high-demand items in real-time. Leading shopping search engines such as Google Shopping, Amazon DSP, and Taglr are already leveraging AI. For example, Taglr's easy-to-use digital advertising platform, ShopperAds – analyzes demographics, preferences, shopping patterns, and past purchases to recommend relevant products, thus cutting down on transaction time and customer acquisition costs. And as ML algorithms never stop learning, with every shopping experience, the recommendations will be more tailored and precise.

    Better Customer Support: Bot platforms will be able to offer 24/4 support via virtual agents and live chat and solve problems in a human-like fashion. Also, ML models will use the questions and answers generated to predict future conversations, thus facilitating interactions with customers. There will come a time when we wouldn't know whether we are chatting with a human or a bot!

    So, it is abundantly clear that in next 10 years AI and ML-led platforms will not only completely revolutionize the way businesses interact and engage with consumers, but also help businesses improve productivity, reduce costs, and save time.

    (The author is Taglr CEO. The views expressed are his own and Indiantelevision.com  may not subscribe to them.)

  • Myntra’s End of Reason Sale registers it’s biggest ever opening with over 3.3 million products sold on Day 1; Registers 67% rise in orders over last year

    Myntra’s End of Reason Sale registers it’s biggest ever opening with over 3.3 million products sold on Day 1; Registers 67% rise in orders over last year

    Mumbai, December 23, 2019: The 11th edition of Myntra’s flagship End of Reason Sale, got off to a flying start, with the company selling 1.77 lakh items within the first 10 minutes of the sale going live and over 3.3 million products on Day 1 of the Key Highlights of Day 1 • 1.8 million app downloads before opening of the sale • 2.2 lakh new customers • 50% – shoppers from tier 2 & 3 cities sale. Myntra registered the highest ever orders on the first day witnessing a 67% rise in orders placed over last year.

    The 2-day price reveal period ahead of the sale saw items wishlisted  100 million times by customers primarily from categories such as T-shirts, tops and dresses.  2.6 lakh orders were placed by 2.3 lakh customers availing the early access facility during the sale preview. The VIP slots knows as Gold Slots before the start of the sale, witnessed 3.8 lakh shoppers placing 4.1 lakh orders.

    Myntra has witnessed enthusiastic participation from tier 2 and 3 cities across the country, with 50% of the orders coming from these regions with jackets, sweatshirts and casual shoes being the most popular items bought. Top tier 2 cities leading the sales on the first day were Noida, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Ranchi and Nagpur.

    As always, the present edition of EORS also brought with it novelty in the form of gamification to engage customers with 4 games, Brand Hunter, Logo Mania, Crossword and Santa Delivery. The games were developed in-house and over 6.5 lakh users played them to earn Insider points during the prebuzz period. Shout & Earn has been hugely popular and tried by 2.2 million people so far.

    Speaking on the occasion, Amar Nagaram, CEO, Myntra, said, “We are extremely delighted and inspired by the encouraging response for the End of Reason Sale. We witnessed the highest ever sale on a single day in the history of Myntra with a 67% rise in orders over last year. We have also set a new record by acquiring 2.2 lakh new users on a given day with traffic to the platform rising 2X over baseline days.  Sales on the first day have been led by men’s jeans and street wear, women’s western and ethnic wear, sports footwear and men’s casual wear.”

  • Myntra Launches Luxury Fashion brand, Pernia’s POP-UP SHOP ahead of the wedding season

    Myntra Launches Luxury Fashion brand, Pernia’s POP-UP SHOP ahead of the wedding season

    Mumbai: Myntra announces the launch of ‘Pernia’s POP-UP SHOP’, the luxury fashion store for men and women offering exclusive designer merchandise from leading names in the world of fashion. With this association, Myntra will now offer a range of designer wear for women from over 25 leading Indian designers including Ritu Kumar, Masaba, Mandira Wirk and Namrata Joshipura among others.

    Customers can take their pick across a range of designer sarees, lehengas, dresses, kurta sets and gowns catering to traditional occasions, wedding trousseau, evening soirees and cocktail parties. The collection will be available on Myntra at a price range of rupees 10,000 to rupees 1,50,000.

    Pernia’s POP-UP SHOP’ is owned by Purple Style Labs (PSL), a luxury Indian fashion house with an omni-channel presence. The association with Myntra is intended at introducing the brand to a much larger shopper base across the country, setting the pace for growth and wider reach. Products from ‘Pernia’s POP-UP SHOP’ are currently available on the brand’s online platform and offline stores across the country.

    Speaking on the occasion, Ayyappan Rajagopal , Head of Business, Myntra Jabong, said, “Myntra’s association with ‘Pernia’s POP-UP SHOP’ marks our foray into the luxury segment, which is beginning to emerge as a popular category online. We are witnessing a strong demand for premium products on our platform and this association strongly enhances our position as a leading destination for women’s ethnic wear. Myntra’s reach and popularity will now take designer labels to the door steps of discerning fashion shoppers across the nation.”

    Abhishek Agarwal, CEO, ‘Pernia’s POP-UP SHOP’, said, “Our association with Myntra will bring together a curation and distribution in the luxury space to make designer wear accessible to a wider shopper base and millenials.”

  • Myntra introduces ‘Alterations’ as a new value-added service for its consumers

    Myntra introduces ‘Alterations’ as a new value-added service for its consumers

    MUMBAI: Myntra, the country’s leading destination for fashion and lifestyle announces the launch of ‘Alterations’ as a new value added service for its customers. The first of its kind feature enables shoppers to opt for alteration services at their doorstep for apparel purchased on Myntra.  The company has partnered with tailors for providing this service, enabling them to earn an additional income and grow their business. The feature is being rolled out ahead of Myntra’s End of Reason of Sale in December to make online shopping more convenient for its customers and attracting a cohort of offline only customers to try online shopping.

    In the initial phase, the service is being launched in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata, offering length alterations for jeans and trousers for men. In the next phase, the service will extend to size alterations for women including products such as kurtas and kurtis.  Myntra has so far tied up with 200 tailors, located in zones that have a large number of Myntra customers in these cities. Customers will be able to opt for alteration service once the product is delivered. The tailors will pick up the product from the customer’s residence after taking necessary measurements and deliver them to the customer, within 24 hours to 48 hours. The alteration service is being offered at no extra cost to customers.

    Speaking on the launch, Myntra Jabong head Amar Nagaram said, “Launching alteration services on Myntra replicates a key offline phenomenon that further bridges the gap between online and offline shopping experiences for customers. It is aimed at making online shopping more convenient while reducing returns due to size and fit issues. As an organization, we are committed to strengthening the small and medium businesses within our ecosystem and this service provides us an opportunity to work with tailors across the country and provide them an opportunity to augment their income while also enhancing their business and customer interaction skills through training. We have introduced this service in 4 cities ahead of our End of Reason Sale and will extend this to 80% of our customer base over the next one year.” 

    The basic criteria for tailors to associate with Myntra include, a tailoring shop with the necessary equipment, at a convenient location and the expertise to execute the alterations as per predefined standards. Myntra’s on-ground team will train tailors on using the platform to cater to requests from the neighbourhood and the necessary customer engagement skills.

  • Myntra presents world’s only virtual Comic Con

    Myntra presents world’s only virtual Comic Con

    MUMBAI: After the roaring success of the first-ever online Comic Con launched in May this year, Myntra has returned with a bigger, more immersive and engaging edition of one of the country’s greatest pop cultural celebrations. The second edition of this adventure-loaded virtual convention is being held in association with Comic Con India between the 25 and 27 of November, offering millions of fans, especially those living beyond Tier 1 cities, experiences similar to the offline Comic Con held in metros.

    The in-app immersive comic experience from Myntra, offers six different universes for fans including, Justice League, Avengers, Star Wars, Cartoon, Earth and Time Travel. The event has a range of engagement activities, including, quizzes, crosswords, spotting the difference and more, to challenge the true fan’s knowledge of the universe. There is rich content for comic fans to explore and interact with, alongside the biggest fanboy inventory ever, comprising 10,000 styles across apparel, footwear, accessories, super hero action figures, comic books, Game of Thrones collectible books, superhero bobble heads, posters, mugs, home furnishing and even a chance to win passes for the San Diego Comic Con. Another interesting aspect of this edition is the personalized scorecard which is displayed on users profiles and helps them track their progress as they explore the multiverse.

    Over 80+ brands, including Myntra’s ‘Kook n Keech’- the go-to brand for comic star studded merchandise which houses the largest collection of licensed products from Marvel, DC, GoT, Cartoon Network, Star Wars and Disney, will be available along with YK, Bioworld and others. Some of the popular superheroes and characters include, Superman, Batman, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Deadpool, Harry Potter, Mickey Mouse, Spiderman and Wonder Woman. In the second edition, Myntra has also on-boarded key brands like The Entertainment Store, giving people across the country access to their merchandise.

    Speaking on the occasion, Myntra Jabong head Amar Nagaram said, “Myntra is focused on providing its customers new and unique experiences and the virtual Comic Con is the latest in our efforts to engage our customers and give them access to the best of brands and comic merchandise. Pop Culture is catching up rapidly across the country and that is where the concept of an online Comic Con makes absolute sense, as it not only helps us reach and engage with a large fan base, but also underscores the brand’s culture and proposition.” 

    The current edition is also being promoted extensively on social media with themed content- like a superhero chatroom, engagement contests, influencer promotion and more. Myntra has also partnered with Comic Con India to have a shoppable kiosk with self-checkout in the offline Comic Con events in key cities. The most popular superheroes on Myntra over the last one year, across genres were, Captain America, Avengers, Iron Man, Deadpool & Punisher.

  • THE ALL-NEW “QUANCIOUS X CARTOON NETWORK” COLLECTION CELEBRATES EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE TOONS

    THE ALL-NEW “QUANCIOUS X CARTOON NETWORK” COLLECTION CELEBRATES EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE TOONS

    Mumbai: Wear your love for Cartoon Network’s coolest toons on your sleeve, quite literally!

    Cartoon Network India, in collaboration with Quancious, an eco-friendly apparel brand, has launched a unique capsule collection for the eco-conscious fashionista. Weaving pop-culture prints inspired by contemporary and classic Cartoon Network toons, along with eco-friendly fabrics, this range is a wardrobe must-have. The collection includes designs inspired by well-known characters from shows including The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, Johnny Bravo and Dexter’s Laboratory.

    Combining style with an ethos of sustainability, this one-of-a-kind assortment of Cartoon Network-inspired designs that includes sarees, capes, waistcoats, jackets, tees and tops, tee dresses, shirts, leggings, pyjama pants, pyjama shorts, tote bags and neckties.

    Commenting on the partnership, Vikram Sharma, Vice President of Cartoon Network Enterprises – Asia Pacific, said, “Cartoon Network has a unique legacy of timeless toons and contemporary characters that all fans love. With this partnership with Quancious, there’s something for everyone, especially those who appreciate a sense of a fun in the clothes they wear.”

    Commenting on the launch, Vipin Sethi, Co-founder – Quancious, added, “We are glad that we have created something that breaks the clutter in the fashion and apparel space. We foresee the Cartoon Network-inspired designs to strike a chord and become a rage. Now, there’s no age bar to showcase love for your favourite characters.”

    Fans can choose from the impressive array of Cartoon Network fashionwear now available at Quancious, INR 499 onwards, along with other e-commerce websites such as Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Tata Cliq.
     

  • Myntra ushers in festive season with ‘Big Fashion Days’ from 29 September to 4 October

    Myntra ushers in festive season with ‘Big Fashion Days’ from 29 September to 4 October

    MUMBAI: Myntra announces the arrival of ‘Big Fashion Days’, to kick-start the festive season, with a stellar collection of brands, designs, and styles, across categories, to trigger the nation’s spirit for celebrations. ‘Big Fashion Days’ is slated to be held between 29 September and 4 October.

    Myntra is expecting a total of 2 million shoppers to shop from it during the sales and the traffic on the platform is expected to be two times more than the normal days, a press statement stated.

    Myntra has added 20 new brands ahead of ‘Big Fashion Days’ and has also increased the selection of its private labels with 8000+ new styles. H&M will have over 10,000 styles across men, women, and kids categories.

    Myntra fashion brands, including ‘House of Pataudi’, which has launched a new campaign for Durga Puja, featuring Saif Ali Khan and Soha Khan, is offering a wide collection in men’s and women’s ethnic wear, ‘HRX, Roadster, Anouk, ‘Mast & Harbour, Taavi among others, is also set to offer a range of new designs and styles during the period. Kids’ wear, which is witnessing a spike in demand around the festive season, has curated over 70,000+ styles with 15,000 new styles from popular brands such as OshKosh B’gosh, GAP, Next, and UCB, for Big Fashion Days.  In addition Nike Shoes, Tommy Perfumes, Guess & Fossil Watches, Levis Jeans and W Kurtas will be available at attractive prices.

    Speaking on the announcement of Big Fashion Days Sale, Myntra Jabong head Amar Nagaram said, “Myntra’s Big Fashion Days offers shoppers a one of a kind opportunity to shop for fashion ahead of the festive season under one roof, with incredible deals from sellers and brands across categories. Our selection has increased by over one lakh styles from the previous edition of the sale, with a 60% rise in inventory, year on year. Tier 2 and 3 cities are expected to contribute over 50% to the sale. While we are focused on providing the best experience to our customers, we are also delighted to be making our kirana network partners successful and providing them an opportunity to scale deliveries during the festive season.”

    Myntra has set up 20 experience centers ahead of the festive season in Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Indore, and Pune to offer a host of value-added services, such as flexible pick up and drop, instant returns, trial room and alterations of products. This special service has been designed to greatly enhance customer experience and will be available round the year and expects to witness high footfalls during Big Fashion Days.  Under the ‘Myntra Extended Network for Service Augmentation’ (MENSA) program, the company has expanded its Kirana network, to over 15,000 stores to manage 70 per cent of the deliveries for Big Fashion Days. 

    There will be a price reveal period between 8 pm on 26 September and 7 pm on 28 September, followed by early access slots between 7 pm and 11 pm on September 28. Myntra's loyalty program members, Myntra Insiders, have the opportunity to get priority access to the sale through Early Access and early slots apart from exclusive brand offers. Users of HDFC cards can avail 10 per cent off, up to Rs 750 on a minimum purchase of Rs. 5000. Paypal is offering 50 per cent cashback, up to Rs 400 off on first two orders.  Customers will be eligible for free shipping on all orders above Rs 500.  

  • Myntra and Tissot partner to enable shoppers in India to buy Swiss watchmaker’s premium watches online

    Myntra and Tissot partner to enable shoppers in India to buy Swiss watchmaker’s premium watches online

    MUMBAI: Today, Myntra and the world leader in the Swiss traditional watch industry, Tissot, have entered into a strategic partnership enabling shoppers in India to purchase premium watches online.

    Tissot is one of the most popular watch brands in India, has actor Deepika Padukone and cricketer Virat Kohli as its International brand ambassadors. Known for its excellent craftsmanship and meticulous design, Tissot’s latest and most cutting edge timepieces from its collections; Touch Collection, T-Sport, T-Lady, T-Classic, Heritage, T-Gold, and Special Collections; will now be available on Myntra.

    There are more than 150+ styles for men and women starting from INR 15,000 onwards and furthermore Myntra’s premium customers will be able to avail special benefits on purchase of Tissot’s sporty and stylish timepieces.  With ease of Myntra’s online shopping platform, Tissot reinstates its commitment to providing the most innovative and best-in-class timepieces to its customers, 24×7 and on the move.

    As India’s leading destination for fashion and lifestyle products, Myntra has a large base of fashion forward and loyal customers across the country, making it the perfect partner for the Tissot to spread its footprint online in India. Myntra is also today, a destination for premium watches with more than 100 international and domestic brands on its platform.

    Speaking on the occasion, Amar Nagaram, Head, Myntra Jabong, said, “Known for their quality, craftsmanship and elegance, Swiss made watches have a large fan-following in India and are a favourite among our shoppers. Watches are a fast growing category for us and we are excited to launch Tissot on our platform today. Myntra’s popularity, reach and trust, makes it an ideal platform for discerning watch lovers to choose and pick from their favourite collection.”

    Mr. François Thiebaud, Tissot President SA, said, “Tissot is the leader in the traditional Swiss watch industry, exporting more than 4 million watches every year. The brand, established in 1853, stands by its signature, Innovators by Tradition. This unique partnership with Myntra is the first of its kind in India. I am confident Indian consumers will enjoy the opportunity to experience our latest collections and shop authentic Tissot products on the Myntra platform.”       

  • Myntra brings kids wear brand, OshKosh B’Gosh® to India in partnership with Tablez

    Myntra brings kids wear brand, OshKosh B’Gosh® to India in partnership with Tablez

    Bengaluru: Myntra announces the launch of OshKosh B’Gosh one of the most-recognized children’s clothing brands in the United States. Their signature style is rooted in denim, an optimistic color palette and an artful attention to detail. It is clothing that nods to the brand’s roots while moving forward with the perfect balance of quality, value, fashion and kid-friendly style. Along with iconic products like the World’s Best Overalls and Heritage Logo Hoodies – OshKosh B’Gosh® creates clothing that lets kids be kids.

    OshKosh B’Gosh® is being launched for the first time in India and will be available online on Myntra through Tablez, the leading organized retail group, the official partner of Oshkosh B’Gosh® in India.

    Myntra has over 65000 options from over 400 kids wear brands and is the go-to destination for branded apparel products. With a good mix of large global brands and small domestic boutiques, Myntra’s range offers both, value for money and quality to shoppers in India. According to industry reports, the kids fashion market in India stands at $7 billion at present and is expected to reach $13 billion by 2022, with the branded segment gaining fast traction among shoppers.

    Speaking on the launch, Amar Nagaram, Head – Myntra Jabong said, “We are delighted to bring OshKosh B’Gosh®, one of the United States leading kids wear brands to our customers in India in partnership with Tablez. We are committed to creating a fashion destination for kids and are focused on building the infant and footwear portfolio, while enhancing the overall catalogue for kids and pre-teens. With our large user base and wide reach, Myntra offers the perfect channel for OshKosh B’Gosh® to scale swiftly, in this market while also helping us solidify our position as the leading destination for kids wear in the country.”

    Speaking on the association, Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director, Tablez, said, “We are very excited to bring OshKosh B’Gosh® to India and partner with Myntra, to offer the brand on its well reached platform. OshKosh B’Gosh® is a time-tested kids wear brand from the USA, offering contemporary fashion with a wide variety of styles and trends. We believe that it has great potential to become one of the leading brands in the kids wear segment in India. Being a pioneer in the e-commerce market and its extensive reach, Myntra is the perfect partner that will enable OshKosh B’Gosh® to reach a large expanse of the fashion-conscious consumers across the country.”