There are more important things that Amazon needs to fix in their UI. Looks like a website from the 90s.

Yeah bro correct. Flipkart and Myntra UI are also worst. Don't know why they don't want to invest in this upfront.

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The UI is shitty still you everyday end up on those websites! It means that the services that they offer are more important than the UI.

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Who wants Amazon to build dark mode. I am not sure why Amazon is not launching dark mode for its app. Same case with Myntra Flipkart. Is dark mode can't be build for eCommerce apps?

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(maybe a clickbait to few people) No I don't work at Amazon I am just 1st year student but I don't know is it me or anyone else also feels this that the UI/ux basically the whole fucking frontend of Amazon is so glitchy and filthy whenever I search something the loading line appears on top like 2000s it feels like using an app made by 3rd year student for project. The design is soo poor never feels like premium app always feels like an app made for illeterates.Now let me tell you what happened there is one offer on dmrc(delhi metro card) that if I pay with Amazon pay I will get cashback even though I never use Amazon pay(gpay rocks) I used it today and after paying their fucking site was loading for more than 2 mins and was showing don't press back button but I pressed back and it showed transaction pending not able to connect to our servers(fucking one of the biggest companies of the world) at same moment I tried recharging using gpay it just took seconds and people will say maybe some traffic issue or server down and all but I tried this in evening also on different card then also failed. Gpay>>phonepe>>Airtel money==Paytm>>>>>>>>>>>amazonpay.

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Amazon’s e-commerce platform has had a long history of spitting on all kinds of design guidelines and sensibilities.
It has made me question the value of good design time and time again - because business seems to only be booming for them regardless of this behaviour.

Obviously, their service and reliability is rock solid - and that’s a big part of why people continue to be their customers (I’m a Prime subscriber myself).

Anyway, I just wanted to rant about the insanely inconsistent navigation bar on the Amazon app (pictures attached).
How are these part of the same app?
There are three different kinds of visual treatment and two different types of behaviour for tabs.
Not to mention the glitchy lines cutting in on More tab; or the different placements of the close button on the two flyouts.

How is this acceptable from one of the largest companies in the world? In the production version of freaking B2C app?

I’m losing my mind guys! 😣

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- Flipkart aims to have around 100 dark stores operational by the launch of Flipkart Minutes, currently accessible to select users in certain pincodes.
- The move is part of Flipkart’s strategy to compete with Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart this festive season, focusing on fast delivery for non-grocery segments.
- Dark stores are being tested with employees at Flipkart’s Bengaluru headquarters, with plans to stabilize and scale up the service in specific areas.
- Flipkart’s quick commerce push is driven by revenue potential, with top platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Blinkit expected to surpass $1 Bn in revenue for FY24.
- This development follows Flipkart’s expansion into digital payments and fintech products, highlighting its strategy to adapt to the evolving digital commerce landscape. 

 Source: Economic Times

Flipkart Plans 100 Dark Stores Ahead of Big Billion Days Sale

What even is going to be the differentiator? 
  
 Zepto kills it at speed. Blinkit kills it at speed and depth of catalogue. 
  
 Hard to imagine where Flipkart can stand. Especially given Q Commerce can work in only Tier 1 and 2 where these brands have a heavy footing.  
  
 Flipkart does not even have a brand presence anymore in top 5 cities!

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Ab ho gya na fundraise? What's the point of saying these things now. You are not listed. You have already raised close to $1bn. It's not like this is bringing new customers.
What's the point of all this PR now?
Why not focus on execution instead of saying things that will bite you in the ass in the future

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Part time seller of posters here. Have burnt lot of money on Amazon ads - made few sales as well but ROAS is very low. Was thinking of using Shopify and using SEO to drive traffic. 
Tried Flipkart as well but found the policies and the support very poor. 
Its very sad to see Amazon and Flipkart monopolising almost all Ecommerce traffic in India.

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- Amazon is contemplating moving its Amazon Pay service into a standalone app in India to boost its usage, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- Currently integrated within Amazon's main e-commerce app, Amazon Pay offers services like money transfers, bill payments, insurance purchases, and more.
- The company has been considering this move for about a year and has reached out to the NPCI for approval, sources said.
- Some Amazon executives believe a dedicated app could help Amazon Pay gain more recognition, as it currently doesn't get enough attention within the e-commerce app.
- Despite the plans, Amazon may still alter or abandon the idea, as the company faces various challenges in India. An Amazon spokesperson declined to comment on the speculation. 

 Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/19/amazon-considers-moving-amazon-pay-into-a-standalone-app-in-india/)

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When an order value is above INR 199, you folks used to deduct the delivery fees automatically. But now, you have made it as a manual option hidden under layers of UI.

Do you want your users to keep digging your UI to click and avail the free delivery?

Shame on you Zepto!

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I'm talking about new startups, as a founder who's trying to build an ecommerce platform currently.

I'm still very early, but it feels that the writing is on the wall. 
Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, Zomato, Swiggy etc. have all built great products and soon great businesses (I'm sure) 

But it does not make sense to me why we've barely seen anything new in the last 5 years. Even funding wise, if that is something one wants to look at. 

So many people have tried - none of the new ideas have worked. CAC is too high. Current platforms already solve problems. Retention is never there, people may try you out, but will move back to Amazon/Instamart. 

But this is not how things typically work. It's very clear that consumer spending is going to increase, online more so, at an even faster rate. I don't feel the current platforms solve everything, a better version can be built. 

SO, is it the founders of the current era that have failed to make a dent? Is it the fact that VCs have stopped paying attention to this space? Or is it that the current platforms indeed solve everything? 

Would love everybody's thoughts. And also if you have tried building/or have ideas on what potential next eCommerce platforms could loook like. 

Over and out.

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Hey, shoppers, help me out here. Which website has better quality products - Amazon or Flipkart? I have noticed that amazon has more expensive products, but are they better in quality? Also, many people complain about the customer service of Flipkart. So, I am very confused. I want to buy some furniture and home decor items, btw.

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Walmart owns majority share in both PhonePe and Flipkart, PhonePe is a separate entity from Flipkart, but why is Flipkart itself entering into UPI ecosystem when it is dominant in e-commerce and PhonePe is dominant in UPI and payments.

Why is Walmart letting both organisations go against one another by building Flipkart UPI seems weird and waste by burning money.

Is it hoping Flipkart UPI to get market share from Amazon Pay or something else is at play here ?

Why not pitch PhonePe inside Flipkart app heavily instead ?

Why Flipkart built UPI ?

Myntra has been silently carrying out the Layoffs since last year under the name of PIP.

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Now order food not in red but in dark also.

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