2025.3.7 GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News:
- Feminist Commerce on the Rise: Norway’s Top Fashion Platform VILLOID
- Shopify Unveils AI Design Tool, Slashes Store Setup Time
- India Tightens Ecommerce Tax Rules, Mandates E-Way Bills
- Overseas Warehouses: The “New Engine” for Cross-Border Ecommerce
- The World's First “Real-Work” AI Manus, Launches, Boosting Global Expansion
1. Feminist Commerce on the Rise: Norway’s Top Fashion Platform VILLOID
VILLOID, a Nordic women’s fashion DTC (Direct to Customer) website, unites 250 brands. It focuses on “created by women, for women.” GoodsFox data shows it has a 250,000-member community of women aged 25-55. Its global page view rank hit 77,000 in the past 7 days. Through Instagram (105,000 followers) and Facebook (22,000 followers), VILLOID shares women’s empowerment content. It also runs nearly 6,000 ad creatives via AdMob in 8 countries, like Norway and Southern Europe, targeting career women.
This “local brand hub + women’s community + values-driven marketing” model meets Nordic demand for sustainable fashion. It boosts brand loyalty with social issues.
Source: GoodsFox
2. Shopify Unveils AI Design Tool, Slashes Store Setup Time
Shopify recently launched a new AI feature. It helps sellers design and build online stores fast. Sellers input a business description in the backend. The AI then offers up to three tailored themes. This cuts setup time and tech barriers significantly. Shopify says it simplifies the process. Pre-built themes exist, but custom designs take effort. Now, small sellers and startups can launch quickly and focus on products and marketing. AI generates text and layouts, but sellers must review content for accuracy and compliance.
3. India Tightens Ecommerce Tax Rules, Mandates E-Way Bills
Kerala’s Finance Ministry in India announced a new rule. Ecommerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon must issue electronic waybills (e-way bills) for all orders. This applies nationwide. It will impact platform operations and sellers’ logistics directly. It may also reshape ecommerce tax management. The rule followed Kerala’s repeated requests to the GST Council. As part of GST audits, Kerala recovered 45 billion rupees in taxes. This policy aims to regulate online trades and curb tax evasion.
4. Overseas Warehouses: The “New Engine” for Cross-Border Ecommerce
China’s 2025 government report pushes cross-border ecommerce growth. It highlights overseas warehouse development. These warehouses store goods in target markets for faster order fulfillment. Take Xiaomi Tech as an example. Cainiao’s smart overseas warehouse solution cut Xiaomi’s Europe delivery costs by 20%. It also reduced shipping time by 2-3 days. Cainiao, a top global ecommerce logistics provider, runs over 40 overseas warehouses. It helps brands expand abroad. Supported by policies like simplified customs and pre-export tax refunds, overseas warehouses strengthen supply chains and fuel ecommerce growth.
5. The World's First “Real-Work” AI Manus, Launches, Boosting Global Expansion
On March 6, 2025, Manus, the world’s first general-purpose AI Agent, went live. Developed by Chinese startup Monica.im, it excels in automation. Manus handles complex tasks like data analysis, report creation, and supply chain optimization. In cross-border ecommerce, its multimodal and decision-making features shine. It translates, crafts localized copy, and optimizes product selection and ads. This reduces language and cultural barriers. Manus’ launch also lifted related stocks, showing market faith in its potential.
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