Archive for January 2026
Cross Border Chronicles | January 29th, 2026
Happy New Year! Q4 closed stronger than anticipated, with BFCM delivering solid cross border growth despite ongoing tariff and regulatory uncertainty. A strong signal that international demand remains robust when friction is managed well. Learn more → TARIFF DEEP DIVE Review the latest in tariffs sourced only from official government sources on our Trade and Tariff Hub. The following is a…
Read MoreNew US and EU tariffs tied to Iran and Greenland: what’s real and what’s not (yet)
Updated on January 29th. Originally posted January 21st, 2026 Over the past several days, headlines, social posts, and public statements have circulated claims about sweeping new US and EU tariffs; specifically; tariffs tied to Iran and Greenland. These reports have included references to new US tariffs on countries trading with Iran, new US “Greenland” tariffs…
Read MoreSupreme Court IEEPA tariffs decision: What merchants and consumers should know as a ruling looms
Updated on January 29th, originally posted January 14th. We will be updating this article as more information come in. Additionally, updates will be available on our Trade and Tariff Hub. On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court released a new set of opinions, but they did not issue a decision on the closely watched…
Read MoreDesigning Artificial Intelligence for Global Trade
Global commerce did not become complex overnight. It became complex slowly, unevenly, and often invisibly. Each new market introduced its own regulatory logic. Each new product brought classification nuance. Each new carrier or fulfillment node added another set of rules, exceptions, and failure modes. Over time, these layers compounded until cross border commerce became one of the most intricate…
Read MoreGlobal ecommerce shopping calendar (2026)
How merchants and 3PLs can align promotions, pricing, and fulfillment with global buying moments to protect margins and drive international growth As global trade rules tighten and cross border shipping becomes more complex, one thing is clear heading into 2026: growth can no longer rely on domestic demand alone. De minimis thresholds are disappearing. Duties…
Read More2025 year in review
2025 marked a turning point for global ecommerce. Tariffs accelerated, de minimis ended, compliance became unavoidable, and AI shifted from experimentation to execution. Despite the volatility, brands shipping with FlavorCloud grew faster year over year: Sales volume increased 16% YoY, reflecting sustained international demand Revenue grew 37% YoY, outpacing order growth Average order value (AOV) increased 4% YoY, signaling stronger unit…
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