Brands
Pursuite.com forays into furniture
MUMBAI: In a move to further expand its product categories, Pursuite.com, India’s first B2B e-commerce platform for hospitality procurements has announced its entry into furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E) segment.
With over 50 brands and more than 5000 products from across the globe, Pursuite will now offer products across categories such as bathroom fixtures, fittings, doors & windows, finishes & coverings, furniture, hardware, lighting, furnishing & carpets and artworks & signages.
According to a study by Assocham and Deloitte, the e-commerce market in the country is expected to cross $50 billion in value by the end of 2018 from the current level of $38.5 billion, on the back of a growing internet population and increased online shopping.
Pursuite has partnered with Roca, Parryware, Sio, Euronics, FCML, Vitofloor, Barlinek, Egger, Interex, Floorwalk, Wipro, Trend N Design, Stanley, Loomcraft, Renesola, Greyellow, The One Lighting, Nova and Havells for FF&E product supply.
Pursuite CEO Amit Shukla says, “With our strategic and innovative solutions, we aim to enhance the brand connect and deliver the best value to our customers. Pursuite considers it crucial to enable its valued customers to get the best deals across the widest range of FF&E products. We already offer the widest range of choicest items in OS&E vertical. With this new category launch, Pursuite has reiterated its commitment to deliver best value to its customers.”
The selection and product discovery of FF&E category will be simplified and optimised through smart technology that matches customer preferences with brand offerings and progressively fine-tunes this matching based on past product selections. This technology has already been deployed and tested in operating supplies & equipment category and has been well received by existing customers and participants of ecosystem.
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3SS names Felix Walter chief growth officer for Automotive
Walter to drive in-car entertainment growth and global partnerships
STUTTGART: 3 Screen Solutions (3SS), the software company bringing content to every screen from homes to cars, has appointed Felix Walter as chief growth officer, automotive. In this newly created role, Walter will steer 3SS’ global growth in the automotive sector.
Walter will focus on expanding 3SS’ automotive business, boosting customer acquisition among OEMs and service providers, and leading go-to-market, revenue, and business development strategies across marketing, sales, product, and customer success.
Central to his plans is 3Ready Automotive, 3SS’ in-car media platform that offers OEMs a flexible way to engage users and monetise content. Walter will oversee its ongoing growth, welcoming new content partners and expanding 3SS’ network of strategic alliances. The platform gained attention with the launch of the 3Ready Content Bundle at CES 2026.
This appointment follows recent successes including the launch of Škoda Play, the carmaker’s infotainment hub delivering curated video content such as news, themed clips, how-to videos, and branded material. Services like this are transforming waiting and charging time into engaging experiences, opening fresh revenue opportunities for OEMs.
3SS CEO Kai-Christian Borchers said, “Felix’ appointment signals our bold ambition in automotive. Since joining in 2023, he has driven rapid growth and success in this space, and we’re delighted to empower him to take the business even further.”
Walter added, “I’m thrilled to take on this role at a moment when in-car entertainment is taking centre stage. OEMs are waking up to the value of enriching their vehicles’ user experience. 3SS’ experience with smart TV and major entertainment platforms worldwide positions us perfectly to help carmakers create content-rich, personalised experiences that grow revenue over the long term.”
With Walter at the helm, 3SS looks set to accelerate the commercial possibilities of the software-defined vehicle, turning everyday journeys into entertainment opportunities.
