Black Friday 2025: Retailers and Consumers in AI-Powered Stalemate
Black Friday 2025 sees retailers and consumers locked in an AI-driven pricing standoff, with eroding trust and economic pressures reshaping holiday shopping traditions.
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U.S. Tariffs Spark Early Christmas Shipping Surge
U.S. retailers rush holiday imports early amid tariff uncertainties, reshaping global supply chains and Asian production schedules ahead of Christmas season.
China Processes 7.2B Parcels During Holiday Season
China’s postal sector processed 7.2 billion parcels during the 8-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, signaling robust consumer activity.
China’s Holiday Boom: Travel and Spending Surge During Golden Week
China’s National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday drove 2.4 billion trips and a 3.3% retail sales boost, signaling strong domestic demand and shifting consumer preferences.
China’s National Day Sparks Record Railway Travel Surge
China’s railways hit record 23.13 million daily trips as National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival drive historic holiday travel demand surge.
U.S. Toy Makers Gain Relief as China Tariffs Ease Ahead of Holidays
U.S. toy importers welcome temporary tariff reductions on Chinese goods, offering crucial relief ahead of the holiday season’s peak demand.
Yiwu: Global Buyers Flock to China’s ‘Christmas Capital’ Despite Tariffs
Global shoppers stockpile Christmas goods in Yiwu, China’s wholesale hub, navigating tariffs and evolving supply chains to meet seasonal demand.
Yiwu Traders Warn Tariffs Could Disrupt U.S. Holiday Season
Yiwu traders warn that escalating U.S. tariffs could lead to Christmas product shortages, raising concerns about holiday season impacts on consumers and businesses.