2025.4.15  GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: DTC Website Sellers Beware! Transshipment to Avoid Tariffs Carries Risks Target Partners with DTC Food Brand ButcherBox to Expand Grocery Offerings DTC Website Sellers Beware! Transshipment to Avoid Tariffs Carries Risks TikTok Shop GMV Soars 305%, Amazon Sellers Pivot to New Channel Trump’s Tariffs Hit U.S. E-commerce Brands, Europe Emerges as Haven Shopee Launches Program to Promote Vietnam’s Culture and Products   1. Target Partners with DTC Food Brand ButcherBox to Expand Grocery Offerings Target has teamed up with ButcherBox to offer high-quality, ethically sourced meat and seafood without subscriptions. Thirteen curated boxes, priced from $99 to $189, are now available. ButcherBox’s Chief Commercial Officer, Reba Hatcher, says the partnership removes ordering barriers for U.S. […]

2025.4.10  GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: US Raises Tariffs on Chinese Goods to 125%, 75 Nations Get 90-Day Reprieve U.S. Sneaker Prices Could Soar 50% Amid Tariff Surge China Retaliates with 84% Tariffs on U.S. Imports US Raises Tariffs on Chinese Goods to 125%, 75 Nations Get 90-Day Reprieve SHEIN Doubles Down on China-Based Supply Chain Amazon Haul Shifts to U.S. Domestic Inventory Amid Tariff Pressures   1. U.S. Sneaker Prices Could Soar 50% Amid Tariff Surge Footwear Distributors and Retailers Association (FDRA) CEO Matt Priest warned of drastic price hikes under the new tariffs. A $150 sneaker could jump to $230 (+53%), while domestically produced alternatives might cost $300–$400—tripling prices for consumers . Priest attributed the surge to "punitive tariffs" […]

2025.4.3  GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: Goldman Sachs Predicts Slight Decline in Effective Tariff Increase Levi’s Doubles Down on DTC Strategy with European Membership Expansion EU Regulation Hits Chinese Manufacturing: Bans "996" Products TikTok Shop Vietnam Pauses Tax Withholding eBay Launches Ambassador Program in the U.S. Shopee Preferred Warehouse Goes Live   1. Levi’s Doubles Down on DTC Strategy with European Membership Expansion GoodsFox data shows Levi's pushing its DTC-first strategy forward. The brand expanded its membership program to new European markets. Poland, Ireland, and Denmark now offer exclusive perks, with Switzerland joining in June. Launched in 2020, the program boasts over 38 million global members and now spans 12 European countries. Levi’s Europe e-commerce VP, Leona De Graft, says this […]

In the White House conference room, U.S. lawmakers fiercely debated how to "Make America Great Again". Their collective gaze eventually turned to Yiwu, China. Because - it's just too cheap! Americans are buying too much! At the center of discussion: cancelling the T86 duty-free policy. This policy exempts goods under $800 from tariffs, serving as a fast track for billions of Chinese products to enter the U.S. market. Against the backdrop of U.S. efforts to revitalize domestic manufacturing, this policy seemed long overdue for cancellation. However, in February this year, the U.S. abruptly halted T86 implementation before reversing course and extending it again. Clearly, T86 impacts not only Chinese businesses but also U.S. consumers' cost of living. On March 17, […]

2025.4.1  GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: Trump Expands Reciprocal Tariffs to All Countries DTC Outdoor Brand YETI Posts 5% Q4 Sales Growth Trump Expands “Reciprocal Tariffs” to All Countries Google Opens Gemini 2.5 Pro to All Users for Free Temu Launches Semi-Managed Model in Malaysia U.S. Embassy Warns Mexicans to Delete Temu, SHEIN Apps   1. DTC Outdoor Brand YETI Posts 5% Q4 Sales Growth YETI, the direct-to-consumer outdoor gear leader, reported 5% YoY sales growth ($547 M) in Q4 2024, driven by product innovation and global expansion. Key highlights: DTC Channel: Sales rose 7% to $369 M in Q4, accounting for 67.5% of total revenue. Full-Year Performance: 2024 net sales hit 1.83 B Ad Blitz: Aggressive marketing in Australia, the […]

2025.3.31  GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: OpenAI Upgrades GPT-4o Image Model Now Open to Users Lofree Conquers Global Market with "High Aesthetics," Targeting Female Users Temu Named Among 2025’s Best U.S. Stores by USA Today Trump’s Tariffs Threaten U.S. Toilet Paper Supply OpenAI Upgrades GPT-4o Image Model Now Open to Users Global Trade Friction Measures in January Involve 8.3% Year-on-Year Increase   1. Lofree Conquers Global Market with "High Aesthetics", Targeting Female Users Chinese brand Lofree breaks the male-dominated stereotype in the mechanical keyboard industry with stunning designs. Targeting female users, it launches unique products with makeup-inspired colors and polka dot keycaps, successfully entering the global market. Through crowdfunding hits, Amazon bestsellers, and independent station layouts, it achieved over $3 million […]

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   […]

2025.3.26  GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: Chinese Audio Brand QCY Disrupts Latin America: Top 5 in Sales QCY Emerges as TWS Earbuds Leader in Emerging Markets 2025 Shopify Trends: Cosmetics, Phone Accessories & Supplements Malaysia Bans Online Sales of Optical Devices South Korea’s FTC Warns Costco, Now Allows Online Membership Cancellation Global E-Commerce & Logistics Giants Target Middle East   1. QCY Emerges as TWS Earbuds Leader in Emerging Markets As the global TWS earphone market intensifies, a Chinese contender is rewriting the rules. In 2024, TWS shipments reached 330 million units worldwide. Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi hold the top spots, but QCY from Dongguan has claimed a 6% share in Latin America. With 90% year-over-year growth, it now ranks among […]

2025.3.24  GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: U.S. Inflation Cools, but Trade Tensions Loom Bamboo Fiber Boxer Briefs Capture Global Middle-Aged Market Apple Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Delayed AI Features U.S. Inflation Cools, but Trade Tensions Loom TEMU Mandates Platform Shipping Labels, Raising Logistics Costs EU Probes Chinese E-Bikes for False Vietnamese Origin Claims   1. Bamboo Fiber Boxer Briefs Capture Global Middle-Aged Market GoodsFox data reveals that cross-border e-commerce brand Boxhero’s bamboo fiber men’s boxer briefs are gaining traction in Western and emerging markets. Priced at $39.99, these eco-friendly underwear—made from bamboo viscose and organic cotton—target middle-to-high-income consumers aged 45-64, who account for over 63% of buyers. In the past week, Boxhero launched 500+ new ad creatives (up 155.5% month-over-month), focusing […]

2025.3.21  GoodsFox Daily E-commerce News: Temu Shifts from Full to Hybrid Logistics Amid T86 Policy Concerns Music Festival Earplugs Drive Multi-Million GMV Philippines Proposes 12% VAT on E-Commerce Sales Temu Shifts from Full to Hybrid Logistics Amid T86 Policy Concerns Skincare and Serum Searches Surge on E-Commerce Platforms U.S. Customs ACE System Update: $800 Exemption Extension?   1. Music Festival Earplugs Drive Multi-Million GMV GoodsFox data shows that Loop Earplugs has launched a Coachella-themed edition, targeting music festival enthusiasts. Over the past week, ad placements surged by more than 100 creatives. Priced at $37.19, these earplugs filter out background noise while preserving music clarity. Their anti-slip design ensures stability during intense dancing and crowded environments. Women make up nearly 70% […]