GoodsFox Daily News (July 31, 2025):Brazil Kids’ eCommerce Surges 44%, TikTok Moves Into Taxi Screens, and Alibaba Launches AI 1688 App
- Brazil Kids’ eCommerce Booms 44% Driven by Health Products and Precision Marketing
- North American Taxi TV Networks Integrate TikTok Short Videos
- Mini Excavators and Tractor Attachments Become eBay’s New Cross-Border Favorites
- Trump Warns India Could Face 20–25% Tariffs
- Alibaba Officially Launches AI-Powered 1688 App
1.Brazil Kids’ eCommerce Booms 44% Driven by Health Products and Precision Marketing
Brazil’s children’s eCommerce sales jumped 44% in 2024, exceeding 185,000 items sold. Toys and kids’ apparel entered the top ten categories, while Shopee’s toy sales rose 60%. Brands accelerated online strategies, using age-segmented targeting and personalized recommendations to boost omnichannel conversion by 40%. Children’s KOLs gained influence, driving precise marketing campaigns. Health and eco-friendly products dominated, including organic food, educational toys, and natural skincare. Moreover, baby food trends leaned toward additive-free formulas, and clean-label products became popular. As a result, Brazil emerged as Latin America’s second-largest organic market, with São Paulo and Rio showing strong growth. The mature eCommerce environment fostered digital-native brands and confirmed huge potential in kids’ online retail.
2.North American Taxi TV Networks Integrate TikTok Short Videos
Curb, North America’s leading taxi media platform, announced a partnership with TikTok to integrate dynamic video content into taxi TV screens. As part of TikTok’s “Out of Phone” initiative, selected short videos will play in over 15,000 taxis across 65 U.S. markets, reaching millions of passengers annually. This partnership represents TikTok’s first large-scale entry into offline mobility scenarios. Moreover, full-screen and audio-enabled content enhances passenger experience. TikTok’s program aims to extend digital content to real-world touchpoints such as billboards, restaurants, and cinemas, promoting an omnichannel brand experience.
3.Mini Excavators and Tractor Attachments Become eBay’s New Cross-Border Favorites
eBay data shows that construction machinery products are emerging as new growth drivers in cross-border trade. Demand for mini excavators (1–6 tons) and attachments is surging, with the North American market growing 4.9% annually. Popular attachments include buckets, hydraulic hammers, and quick couplers compatible with brands like Kubota and CAT. Tractor attachments are equally promising, as the U.S. has 4.8 million sub-50HP tractors. Implements such as plows, rotary tillers, and mowers drive high repeat purchases. For new sellers, entry via high-frequency spare parts—like tires, filters, and belts—is recommended. These consumables represent over 60% of total maintenance costs and deliver stable repeat sales. In addition, eBay suggests a “machine + attachment + spare parts” combo sales model. For example, some sellers using this approach already achieve $200,000 monthly revenue.
4.Trump Warns India Could Face 20–25% Tariffs
Former President Trump warned that Indian goods might face 20–25% U.S. tariffs during ongoing trade talks. However, he emphasized that final rates are not yet confirmed, and both sides aim to reach an agreement before August 1. Trump criticized India’s high tariffs on U.S. products compared to other countries. Therefore, the U.S. is considering reciprocal measures. In addition, U.S. trade officials noted that more time is needed to evaluate whether India will open its markets further to provide greater access for American exports.
5.Alibaba Officially Launches AI-Powered 1688 App
Alibaba’s wholesale sourcing platform 1688 introduced its AI-driven app during Zhejiang’s “Platform + Industry” AI matchmaking event in Hangzhou. The launch included the “1688 AI Edition” app and the free enterprise search tool “88Check,” alongside a full AI upgrade of the existing 1688 app. The new version focuses on sourcing and entrepreneurship, integrating five core functions: AI search, AI product selection, AI product creation, AI image search, and AI company verification. As a result, Alibaba aims to streamline supply chain sourcing and empower merchants with intelligent digital tools.
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