Daily intel for cross-border sellers — products, policy, platforms, and the moves that work.
K-beauty overnight sheet mask is one of the season's runaway viral SKUs on UK TikTok Shop, repackaged as a "glass skin in one mask" demo format. Now stocked at Boots, Sephora UK, and Lookfantastic — meaning the discovery layer is on TikTok and the conversion is happening across m…
Uruguay activated a 22% IVA on foreign online purchases under its franquicia regime on May 1, 2026, explicitly exempting goods of US origin. The measure is openly aimed at Temu, Shein, AliExpress and other China-direct platforms after pressure from Cámara Nacional de Comercio y S…
Amazon launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel capacity to brands beyond FBA — early sign-ups include Procter & Gamble, 3M, and Lands' End. Separately, Marketplace Pulse data indicates active US Amazon seller count…
Effectiv e May 1, 2026, sellers who already hold a Trademark Owner's Agreement can apply for Brand Qualification without a written Letter of Authorisation (LOA). Separately, sellers can preview the new Store Rating in May before it replaces the prior calc in July, and a 60-day Af…
Germany's TikTok Shop has flipped: Electronics and home appliances surged from a minor share to the #1 category at ~20% within 28 weeks of the local launch (ECDB-tracked data). Air fryers and convertible blenders are leading. Insight: DACH price sweet spot is €20–€50 with free sh…
