Myntra does a U-turn, to re-launch desktop version from June 1
May 03, 2016 20:44
A year after going app-only, fashion e-tailer Myntra will now launch again its desktop website on June 1.
Myntra, part of e-commerce giant Flipkart, had attributed the decision to the manifold growth in traffic from smartphones, which prompted it to go 'mobile-only' from May last year.
Myntra said the U-turn in its decision was based on consumer feedback and launch of new categories like home furnishing and jewellery.
"The premises of going on an app only strategy were based on mobiles being personal devices that enable a tailored experience unlike desktops and that mobiles are the future of computing devices," Myntra CEO Ananth Narayanan said in an emailed statement.
Both the premises were proven to be right and Myntra app became the most loved amongst leading Indian eCommerce firms, he claimed.
According to Google Playstore, Myntra's app has seen over 10 million downloads.
"Despite the many clear positives, weve decided to revisit our decision. The biggest reason is that the feedback from consumers, especially women," he said.
Citing company data, Narayanan said women customers, in particular, want to have the option of shopping across channels.
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