ECOMMERCE AND M&A TRENDS1. U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption Starting Aug 29, 2025, imports under $800 will no longer be duty-free. New tariffs of 10–50% could heavily impact small cross-border sellers on platforms like Etsy.2. TikTok Shop & Live Selling on the Rise As Amazon crowds, sellers are flocking to TikTok Shop—a creator-driven marketplace fueling viral sales. Live selling, already massive in China, is emerging as the next big frontier in U.S. eCommerce.3. AI-Powered Scams Surge Generative AI is driving fraud explosions—from fake storefronts and deepfake candidates to phishing and impersonations. Small businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs of this “deepfake economy.”THIS WEEK'S TOP BUSINESSESAmerican KDP Publishing BusinessA 10-year old American publishing company specializing in exam prep and study guides in the trade and vocational education niche. This business has been established in the industry with potential to expand into other trade categories or adjacent niches.Key Metrics: $374K annual revenue, 80% profit margin, 700+ published titlesAmerican Food BlogA 13-year old American food blog by a professional chef with over 1,500 original recipes. Has a 39 authority score and 5.8M page views in the last year. The business is owner-operated with freelance support staff for writing, editing, and tech support.Key Metrics: $401K annual revenue, 378K social media followers, 5.8M page views in the last 12 monthsFast-Growing Women's Undergarment Shopify StoreA fast-growing women's shapewear brand offering undergarments for all types of women. Operates with a Shopify dropshipping model, G-Square integrated fulfillment system, and supported by strong data-driven advertising initiatives. Key Metrics: $12.1M annual revenue, $45 AOV, 179K email subscriber listProfitable iOS Fitness AppA highly-downloaded iOS app that tracks and analyzes fitness activity. This 9-year old business has 1.5M registered users with over 28k active paying subscribers to the app's premium features. Has a 4.6 app rating.Key Metrics: $1.01M annual revenue, 100K monthly downloads, 1.2M email subscriber listFind more online businesses for sale or start your exit journey at Flippa.com✨ AI generated from The Daily email content.

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