The corner of a room is often where fitness equipment goes to die. Treadmills become clothing racks, and fitness mirrors collect dust. The saying goes, if you can succeed in the fitness business, you can succeed anywhere. Selling a product is just the start. The real challenge is to keep users coming back and paying for more. Globally, three strategies stand out: content subscriptions, AI-powered hardware, and vertical specialization. Content Subscriptions: The Digital Pivot A few years ago, Peloton was a darling of the American tech scene. Its connected spin bikes offered live classes and real-time leaderboards. "Social home fitness" was hailed as the future. At the same time, China was experiencing a similar craze. The "Liu Genghong Girl" […]
"Lending is always good business, regardless of time or place." While we can't take wealth with us, neither do our debts. Many Chinese strive for a debt-free life. In contrast, Westerners often live with debt from their student days. This highlights a core difference: Chinese view credit as morality, while Europeans and Americans see it as an asset. When debt becomes a tradable asset, lending scales into a profitable business. GoodsFox's "July Global Finance Website Hot Ranking" confirms this trend. Over half the platforms focus on loan services. They cover mature and emerging markets, including the US, Canada, Australia, Nordic regions, Indonesia, and India. * This article offers no investment or financial advice. "Poor people save money in banks; […]
GoodsFox Daily News (July 25, 2025):TikTok’s Back-to-Back Campaigns, Chinese Beauty Tops U.S. Rankings, Australia’s eCommerce Booms Chinese Beauty Brand Teams Up with Cardi B, Tops TikTok U.S. in Cleansing Oil Sales Mercado Livre Kicks Off Father’s Day Sale in Brazil TikTok Shop U.S. Mid-Year Sale Breaks Records Across All Metrics TikTok Shop Back-to-School Sale Set for August 1–8 in the U.S. Australia’s Q2 eCommerce Grows 15% Despite Consumer Downshifting 1.Chinese Beauty Brand Teams Up with Cardi B, Tops TikTok U.S. in Cleansing Oil Sales Chinese skincare brand Cistto generated $400,000 in just 43 days on TikTok Shop U.S., ranking #1 in its category.The brand focuses on sensitive skin care and differentiates with a single-use cleansing oil—gentle, portable, and […]
"CPM has doubled; at this rate, we'll be out of business." July was a costly month for overseas advertising. From Amazon Prime Day to TikTok Shop US promotions, TEMU Week, SHEIN Summer Sale, and Walmart Deals, the entire traffic market revolved around major sales events. As a result, CPM surged across all sectors, including e-commerce, B2B, healthcare, and travel. Now, with promotions winding down, traffic heat is cooling, but advertising costs remain high. Key questions arise: How to adjust budgets, what ad creatives to use, and how to manage platform pacing? We analyzed ad spend data from June to the present, comparing e-commerce and non-e-commerce trends. The clear conclusion: overall ad volume is down, new ad creative updates are […]
You probably have seen this meme: Many posts and videos expose rampant theft across Europe. From Paris to Rome, Europe offers stunning architecture and diverse cuisine. Yet, pickpockets and moped thieves are also common. The former draws countless tourists. The latter makes travel quite challenging. "Zero-dollar shopping" acts like bag slashing or street snatching plague locals and tourists alike. The Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag for Worry-Free Travel A specific crossbody bag overtly promotes "anti-theft" features. Securing valuables is a critical need for travelers. Overseas travel demand is high, but theft remains a concern. Products like this naturally gain attention from travel enthusiasts. This innovative bag comes from Simplify living, an apparel and accessories website with multiple regional sites. They offer backpacks, […]
Hook Ads Are Booming—Even in the U.S. Market What used to be written off as ‘junk’ content is now turning into a global traffic engine. Take the case of ReelShort—a U.S. short drama platform founded by a Chinese team. Their soap opera-style content has generated over $70 million in revenue. U.S. users are five times more likely to pay than Chinese viewers. And that’s not the only surprise. On the GoodsFox Top Websites, we spotted another aggressive player—BigGlobalTravel. Despite claiming to be a travel tips website, this brand runs thousands of ads on Meta using suggestive thumbnails and outrageous, cliffhanger drama copy. Clickbait Ads, But for What? BigGlobalTravel is just the front-end. In the past 30 days, it launched over […]
2025.7.3 GoodsFox Daily News: Fed Rate Cut Signals Strengthen as Trump Threatens New Tariffs Goldman Sachs: Fed Rate Cut Expected to Come Sooner, Three Cuts Predicted in 2025 AliExpress Hits 9 Million Users in South Korea, Launches Travel Services Trump’s Renewed Tariff Threats, EU's Possible Response Alibaba Cloud Expands with Global AI Centers, New Data Centers in Malaysia and the Philippines 1. Goldman Sachs: Fed Rate Cut Expected to Come Sooner, Three Cuts Predicted in 2025 Goldman Sachs recently revised its prediction, now expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September 2025, rather than December. This shift is driven by persistent inflationary pressure from tariffs on the U.S. economy. Goldman analysts suggest that slower economic growth and rising global […]
2025.5.22 GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: Global Subscription Models Surge, Bringing Challenges and Opportunities Global Subscription Models Surge, Bringing Challenges and Opportunities China’s Ministry of Commerce: China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 to Create Inclusive, Modern Trade Agreement EU Plans Uniform Fees for Online-Ordered Small Parcels Tmall 618: Nearly 1 Million Merchants Join Overseas Pavilion Shopify Upgrades Inventory Transfer Feature 1. Global Subscription Models Surge, Bringing Challenges and Opportunities RetailX’s SubscriptionX 2025 report notes simplified consumer habits are fueling the global rise of subscriptions. In streaming, Asia-Pacific, led by India (Netflix’s second-largest market for new users in 2024), will drive growth over five years. In Europe, multi-subscriptions are standard, with consumers spending €696 annually on apps and services, averaging 3.2 subscriptions. By 2026, 86 […]
2025.5.15 GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: Reuters: U.S. to Lower Tariffs on Chinese Small Parcels Below 30% Reuters: U.S. to Lower Tariffs on Chinese Small Parcels Below 30% 90-Day “Rush Shipping Surge”? U.S. Route Capacity Tightens Again Morgan Stanley: Retailers Say Q1 Stockpiling Mitigated Tariff Impact TikTok Launches New Ad Objective to Boost Consideration-Stage Conversions Mexico Attracts Beauty Brand Investment Amid Transport Advantages and Policy Challenges 1. Reuters: U.S. to Lower Tariffs on Chinese Small Parcels Below 30% Reuters reported on May 14, citing White House orders and experts, that the U.S. will further ease its tariff war, reducing the “minimum” tariff on Chinese small parcels to below 30%. On May 12, President Trump revised Executive Order 14256, Section 2(c)(i), and […]
2025.5.13 GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: TikTok’s 52 Billion Nail Art Views: How Ecom Sellers Can Cash In TikTok’s 52 Billion Nail Art Views: How Ecom Sellers Can Cash In Trump: U.S. to Retain 10% Baseline Tariff Japan’s Prime Minister Reaffirms Push for Zero Tariffs on U.S. Exports Walmart Reinstates Small Order Fees U.S.-China Cargo Flights Halved 1. TikTok’s 52 Billion Nail Art Views: How Ecom Sellers Can Cash In French brand Manucurist proves the power of niche differentiation, riding TikTok’s #NailArt trend (52 billion views) with a "toxic-free, biodegradable, at-home salon" model. Its Green Collection—featuring plant-based formulas and refillable kits (€89+)—commands a €150+ average order value and 30% repeat purchases via Shopify DTC. By blending UGC content (ASMR tutorials, before/after […]