Black Friday Retailers Shift Focus to Niche Markets

Black Friday Retailers Shift Focus to Niche Markets

This article analyzes the sales performance of last year's Black Friday "hit" products this year, highlighting the main challenges faced by sellers: head monopoly and market capacity contraction. It suggests that sellers shift their thinking by exploring the long-tail market, differentiating products, and implementing refined operations. This approach aims to achieve sustainable growth in the highly competitive e-commerce environment and ultimately succeed during the Black Friday promotion. Focusing on niche products and data-driven decisions are crucial for overcoming current market obstacles and maximizing sales.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Adjusts Storage Fees Urges Sellers to Adapt

Amazon Adjusts Storage Fees Urges Sellers to Adapt

Amazon's storage policy may undergo significant changes, with paid storage becoming a reality. Sellers facing storage limitations and expansion difficulties are exploring overseas warehouses and AWD solutions. In response to the new policy, sellers should closely monitor policy trends, optimize inventory management, improve IPI scores, effectively utilize overseas warehouses and AWD, refine operations, actively participate in bidding, and diversify their development to meet the challenges. They need to pay close attention to the details of the policy and adjust their strategies accordingly to maintain profitability and competitiveness.

12/30/2025 Warehousing
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Ecommerce Brands Explore Growth Strategies Beyond Amazon

Ecommerce Brands Explore Growth Strategies Beyond Amazon

This article addresses the challenges faced by cross-border e-commerce practitioners in product selection, operational bottlenecks, and career development within Amazon and independent website operations. It proposes practical solutions, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from resource dependence, expanding diversified promotion channels, and continuous learning and growth. The aim is to help practitioners build core competitiveness and stand out in the fierce market competition. It provides insights on how to effectively navigate the complexities of cross-border e-commerce and achieve sustainable success.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Crossborder Ecommerce Thrives with Multichannel Strategies

Crossborder Ecommerce Thrives with Multichannel Strategies

Multi-channel operation in cross-border e-commerce is crucial to break through the intensified competition, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. This article emphasizes the importance of selecting the right channels and optimizing business operations. It provides practical tips such as channel combination, product testing, and tiered pricing strategies to help sellers achieve profitability in the competitive cross-border e-commerce market. By focusing on strategic channel selection and efficient execution, sellers can navigate the challenges and achieve sustainable profit growth.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Revised Kyoto Convention Aims to Streamline Global Trade Customs

Revised Kyoto Convention Aims to Streamline Global Trade Customs

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is promoting a comprehensive revision of the Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC) to simplify and harmonize customs procedures across countries. The 7th RKC Review Working Group meeting established a 'four-step framework' for the revision process and discussed revisions to rules of origin. The RKC revision presents both opportunities and challenges for import and export companies. Businesses should closely monitor progress, actively participate, and adapt to the new trade environment. This adaptation is crucial for maintaining competitiveness in the global market.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Global Customs Teams Push Digital Rail Transport Overhaul

Global Customs Teams Push Digital Rail Transport Overhaul

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held its first Global Railway Symposium, focusing on the digital transformation of rail transport and exploring customs data collaboration and intelligent supervision. The symposium brought together global experts to address challenges in rail transport, promote the application of standardized datasets, and foster international cooperation. The aim was to enhance efficiency, security, and trade facilitation, ultimately developing guidelines for customs procedures in global rail transport. The event highlighted the importance of leveraging technology and collaboration to streamline processes and improve overall performance.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Arab Nations Unite Against Counterfeiting to Safeguard IP Rights

Arab Nations Unite Against Counterfeiting to Safeguard IP Rights

The 3rd Arab Forum on Combating Commercial Fraud, Counterfeiting, and Protecting Intellectual Property was held in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation and information sharing. Participants shared experiences, discussed strategies for combating counterfeiting, and proposed recommendations to strengthen intellectual property protection. The forum aimed to build a robust intellectual property protection system across the Arab world, fostering innovation and economic development. The discussions highlighted the need for coordinated efforts to effectively address the challenges posed by counterfeit goods and intellectual property infringement.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Asiapacific Strengthens Trade Oversight with Customs and Pricing Reforms

Asiapacific Strengthens Trade Oversight with Customs and Pricing Reforms

The World Customs Organization, in collaboration with the OECD and the World Bank Group, held an Asia-Pacific seminar focusing on the nexus between customs valuation and transfer pricing. The conference emphasized the need for enhanced information sharing and collaborative supervision between tax and customs authorities to address challenges posed by related-party transactions. This aims to improve cross-border trade compliance, enhance tax collection efficiency, and build a more efficient cross-border trade regulatory system. The discussions highlighted practical approaches and best practices for effective collaboration.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Yushan Island Enhances Package Delivery Logistics

Yushan Island Enhances Package Delivery Logistics

This paper addresses the challenges of express delivery to Yushan Island, providing practical guidance on network selection, process optimization, and future service improvements. It aims to help residents, tourists, and workers on the island use express services more conveniently, promoting local economic development. The guide covers key aspects of sending and receiving packages, including choosing the right delivery company, understanding delivery times, and navigating potential obstacles. Ultimately, the goal is to streamline the logistics process and enhance accessibility to express delivery services on Yushan Island.

12/30/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Customs Agencies Adopt Riskbased Targeting for Trade Security

Customs Agencies Adopt Riskbased Targeting for Trade Security

This paper examines the motivations, functions, and models of risk assessment centers established by customs administrations worldwide to address international trade security challenges. It analyzes how these centers aim to identify and mitigate potential threats within the global supply chain. The study explores different approaches to risk assessment, targeting strategies, and information sharing mechanisms employed by various customs agencies. Finally, the paper offers recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of these centers, focusing on improved data analysis, collaboration, and resource allocation to better safeguard international trade.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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