#659 – Tariffs Shake eCom: Temu, Shein Hike Prices | Amazon 1P News | TikTok Sales Crash | Weekly Buzz 4/23/25

Temu & Shein hike prices on April 25. Amazon 1P offers more to tariff-hit vendors. TikTok Shop sales dip in US before the de minimis loophole ends. All this and more on this week’s Weekly Buzz!

 

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We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.

Temu and Shein are increasing prices starting April 25: Here's what shoppers should know
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/04/21/temu-shein-prices-tariffs/83194905007/

Amazon makes urgent move to avoid US-China trade war impact
https://www.thestreet.com/retail/amazon-makes-urgent-move-to-avoid-us-china-trade-war-impact

TikTok Shop’s sales in US plunge as Trump’s tariffs hit Chinese imports
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/tiktok-shop-s-sales-in-us-plunge-as-trump-s-tariffs-hit-chinese-imports/ar-AA1D3hzz

OpenAI and Shopify poised for partnership as ChatGPT adds in-chat shopping
https://www.testingcatalog.com/openai-and-shopify-poised-for-partnership-as-chatgpt-adds-in-chat-shopping/

Walmart makes nationwide delivery change
https://www.al.com/news/2025/04/walmart-makes-nationwide-delivery-change.html

Amazon 2025 Force for Good application is open!
https://sell.amazon.com/blog/force-for-good

Maximize Impact with Amazon DSP bid adjustments
https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/maximize-impact-with-amazon-dsp-bid-adjustments/

Cargo freight forwarding services made easy with Amazon Freight
https://www.aboutamazon.eu/news/transportation/cargo-freight-forwarding-services-made-easy-with-amazon-freight

Lastly, we deep dive into tools that could redefine your selling strategy. Meet the Influencer Finder, a groundbreaking feature for Helium 10 users, simplifying how sellers can discover and collaborate with influencers. Plus, Helium 10's historical Cerebro tool is empowering sellers to mine past keyword data, uncovering trends that can inform future product launches and optimizations. This episode is packed with actionable strategies that are bound to sharpen your competitive edge in the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape. Don't miss these essential insights to stay ahead and seize new opportunities!

In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Bradley covers:

• 00:49 - Tariffs Trigger Prices
• 03:07 - Amazon Absorbs Tariffs
• 05:13 - Forced Seller Discounts
• 06:58 - TikTok Sales Slide
• 08:40- Chatbot Becomes Store
• 10:40 - Faster Walmart Delivery
• 11:50 - Get Featured on Amazon
• 12:51 - Smarter Ad Bidding
• 14:02 - Freight Goes Global
• 14:50 - Helium 10 New Feature Alerts
• 21:01 - Strategy of the Week: Cerebro Historical Trends