2025.3.27 GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: rednote Lowers Cross-Border E-Commerce Threshold?
- Seasonal Skincare Boom: Lip Oil Sales Surge 248.67% in UK
- Temu Poaches Amazon & Walmart Talent to Accelerate US Expansion
- Trump Eyes Two-Step Tariff System Effective April 2
- rednote Rumored to Lower Cross-Border Entry Barriers
- PYMNTS Report: Amazon Dominates, Walmart Struggles
1. Seasonal Skincare Boom: Lip Oil Sales Surge 248.67% in UK
With seasonal climate shifts causing skin sensitivity and chapped lips, skincare products are exploding on TikTok UK. 80% of the platform's top 5 bestsellers target seasonal skin issues. The lip oil product saw a 248.67% sales spike (Feb 26-Mar 26), peaking at 9,700 daily orders. Total sales reached £68.7K in 30 days, accumulating £16.86M.
Source: GoodsFox
2. Temu Poaches Amazon & Walmart Talent to Accelerate US Expansion
Temu has recruited 12+ Amazon employees and Walmart staff to expand its US seller network. Facing 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, Temu now urges sellers to use US warehouses for faster delivery and tariff avoidance.
3. Trump Eyes Two-Step Tariff System Effective April 2
The proposed plan includes immediate 50% tariffs, potentially targeting autos. A secondary option under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act could impose temporary 15% tariffs.
4. rednote Rumored to Lower Cross-Border Entry Barriers
New sellers in pet supplies, home decor, and handicrafts received "Overseas Navigation Program" invites despite zero domestic sales. Industry insiders suspect RED eased requirements to attract more cross-border merchants.
5. PYMNTS Report: Amazon Dominates, Walmart Struggles
Amazon captured 10.7% of US retail spending in Q4 2024 (25% QoQ growth), while Walmart remained flat at 7.4%. Amazon dominates e-commerce (86% of sales, $733.2B), overshadowing Walmart's <5% online share. Prime benefits drove holiday spending, with Amazon leading electronics (30%), health/beauty (tied with Walmart), and apparel (16.2% vs Walmart's 6.4%).
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