Small shops can’t buy directly from brands

Commerce · India · 👁 0 views

Kirana and small retailers pay extra margins to layers of distributors.

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ElasticRunUnicorn
Commerce
Brands could not reach small shops in rural India
Pune · India · Rural commerce
Vahdam Teas
Food & Agri
Vahdam Teas is a vertically integrated online-first tea brand that sources premium garden fresh teas direct from over 150+ tea plantations.
Delhi · India · E-commerce
The New Shop
Commerce
Retail startup startup
Delhi · India · Retail startup
Bulletin
Commerce
Helping retailers discover and shop the best brands on the planet
New York City · United States · Retail
Tajir
Commerce
The one-stop shop for mom-and-pop stores in Pakistan to buy inventory.
Lahore · Pakistan · Retail
Berlin Brands GroupUnicorn
Commerce
E-commerce & direct-to-consumer unicorn
Berlin · Germany · E-commerce & direct-to-consumer

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