Walmart Expands Ecommerce in Canada to Rival Amazon

Walmart Expands Ecommerce in Canada to Rival Amazon

Walmart is actively recruiting Canadian sellers to join its US e-commerce platform. By optimizing the supply chain, providing WFS services, and strengthening marketing support, Walmart aims to eliminate cross-border e-commerce barriers and build a more attractive e-commerce ecosystem. This move seeks to challenge Amazon's dominance in the e-commerce market, providing new growth opportunities for sellers, especially offering Chinese sellers a new option for multi-channel distribution. Walmart's initiative aims to create a competitive environment and expand its marketplace reach.

Amazon Adjusts Refund Policy for Lowvalue Items

Amazon Adjusts Refund Policy for Lowvalue Items

Amazon US has launched a new "Refund-Only" policy, allowing refunds for items under $75 in certain situations without requiring returns. This aims to improve the buyer experience but places higher demands on sellers. Sellers need to pay attention to the impact on return rates and commission refund rules. It's crucial to strictly control product quality, optimize product descriptions, and improve customer service to adapt to the changes brought by the new policy. This will help mitigate potential losses and maintain profitability in the long run.

12/30/2025 Logistics
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Amazon Launches Preset Campaigns for Sponsored Products Ads

Amazon Launches Preset Campaigns for Sponsored Products Ads

Amazon introduces 'Preset Sponsored Products campaigns' to help sellers overcome the challenge of lacking data references during the initial stages of new product promotion. This feature automatically populates campaign settings by analyzing historical advertising data of similar products, reducing trial and error costs. This article details the usage, advantages, and limitations of this feature, and looks forward to the future development trend of smart advertising, providing valuable reference for sellers. It aims to simplify new product launches and optimize advertising spend from the start.

Lebanon Customs Adopts WCO Risk Management for Trade Security

Lebanon Customs Adopts WCO Risk Management for Trade Security

Lebanese Customs, in collaboration with the WCO, held a risk management workshop to enhance Lebanese Customs' risk management capabilities and build a new line of defense for trade security. The workshop covered risk management organization, assessment, targeting, and information intelligence, emphasizing systems thinking and resource optimization. It also introduced relevant WCO tools. This collaboration marks a significant step for Lebanese Customs in risk management, contributing to a new landscape of global trade security. The workshop aimed to improve efficiency and safety in international trade.

CPKC Merger Approved Transforming North American Rail Freight

CPKC Merger Approved Transforming North American Rail Freight

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved Canadian Pacific Railway's (CP) $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern (KCS), marking a new era for North American rail freight. The merged CPKC will be the first railway connecting the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, fostering trade growth, reducing highway congestion, promoting investment and job creation, and improving transportation efficiency. This merger reshapes the North American freight landscape by creating a single-line service across the continent, offering shippers new options and enhancing competition in the rail industry.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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NYNJ Port Cargo Volumes Drop Amid Retail Inventory Surplus

NYNJ Port Cargo Volumes Drop Amid Retail Inventory Surplus

The Port of New York and New Jersey experienced a 21% year-over-year decrease in cargo volume in August, primarily attributed to retailers working through existing inventory and shifting consumer spending patterns. Despite this decline, the cumulative cargo volume for the first eight months of the year remains higher than the same period in 2019. The port is actively addressing these challenges by upgrading infrastructure, optimizing operational processes, and expanding its range of services. These efforts aim to maintain competitiveness and prepare for future growth.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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Everglades Port Sees Declining Shipping Volume Amid Market Shifts

Everglades Port Sees Declining Shipping Volume Amid Market Shifts

Everglades Port's September throughput decreased by 5% year-on-year, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline, with a slight month-on-month decrease as well. This isn't isolated; New York and New Jersey, Virginia, and Houston ports face similar challenges. The throughput decline likely stems from a confluence of factors including a global economic slowdown, inflationary pressures, supply chain bottlenecks, and geopolitical risks. Port operators need to improve efficiency, expand services, strengthen cooperation, and closely monitor market dynamics to proactively address these challenges.

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TAL Educations Livestreaming Move Sparks Strategy Debate

TAL Educations Livestreaming Move Sparks Strategy Debate

Xueersi's entry into live-streaming e-commerce, attempting to replicate the success of Oriental Selection, has attracted industry attention. This article analyzes Xueersi's live-streaming strategy, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities and risks of the education and training industry's transformation to live-streaming e-commerce. It also explores the possibility of diversified development for education and training institutions, providing a new perspective for industry transformation. The analysis considers the potential for growth and the hurdles that must be overcome for success in this new venture.

Latin Americas Ecommerce Boom Shein Expands Seniors Embrace Social Media

Latin Americas Ecommerce Boom Shein Expands Seniors Embrace Social Media

The Latin American e-commerce market is witnessing new trends: a surge in social media activity among the silver generation presents fresh marketing opportunities. Shein is experimenting with a “Taobao model,” deepening its localization strategy. Meanwhile, traditional retailer Falabella faces declining performance and urgently needs transformation. Cross-border e-commerce sellers must seize these opportunities and navigate the challenges. The growing online presence of older adults provides a new demographic to target, while Shein's adaptation highlights the importance of understanding local market dynamics for sustained growth.

Amazon Ads Drive Rapid Product Launch Success

Amazon Ads Drive Rapid Product Launch Success

Amazon advertising during the new product launch phase is crucial for sellers to quickly boost sales. This article provides a replicable advertising matrix construction method, detailing how to go from zero to hundreds of orders through precise traffic acquisition, layered conversion, and data-driven optimization. It emphasizes the importance of Listing optimization and avoiding common pitfalls, helping sellers achieve rapid growth for their new products. The strategy focuses on a structured approach to advertising, ensuring maximum impact and efficient spending during the critical launch period.