Power Shortages Test Amazon’s Ecommerce and Data Center Operations
Industry-wide power supplies are tightening, prompting Amazon to reassess energy planning and operational arrangements for its ecommerce network and cloud infrastructure.
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Industry-wide power supplies are tightening, prompting Amazon to reassess energy planning and operational arrangements for its ecommerce network and cloud infrastructure.
Walmart is testing Symbotic-supported automation systems at selected stores to improve online order picking and fulfillment speed.
eBay disclosed that eBay Live’s GMV nearly increased eightfold year over year in the second quarter of 2026 and plans to expand into more international markets.
The Houston Chronicle reported that Amazon is advancing a major data center project in Wharton County, Texas, through a consulting firm, with investment potentially reaching $10 billion.
GuruFocus, citing the latest 13F filing, reports that George Soros’s investment portfolio slightly reduced its Amazon holdings in the second quarter of 2026.
The Motley Fool reports that Jeff Bezos disclosed a plan to sell $4 billion worth of Amazon stock.
Business Insider reports that power supply constraints extending through 2026–2027 are limiting Amazon’s data-center and fulfillment-infrastructure expansion.
Walmart announced upgrades to its U.S. store network, including renovations at more than 650 stores and expanded pickup and delivery capabilities.
Walmart Marketplace sales increased by about 20% in the fourth quarter, WFS usage reached 52%, and inventory growth remained below sales growth.
eBay reported first-quarter 2026 business data showing 136 million global active buyers and $22.197 billion in quarterly transaction volume, with strong demand for authenticated and vintage products.
Forbes summarizes TikTok Shop entry strategies for small sellers, emphasizing organic content, low-cost launches, and coordination with Amazon fulfillment operations.
TikTok Shop helps small and midsize brands gain traffic through livestreams, short videos, and creator commissions, while Amazon still maintains an overall scale advantage.
TikTok has tightened its workplace arrangements, requiring employees to work from the office five days a week except in special circumstances; e-commerce teams are also included in the changes.
TikTok Shop reported that global GMV reached $50.3 billion in the first half of 2026, up 92% year on year, while transaction value in the U.S. market reached $11.8 billion.
eBay recently experienced an image-upload malfunction that prevented multiple sellers from uploading product images, affecting listings and new product launches.
eBay confirmed that some USPS post office QR codes are not working properly, potentially affecting sellers’ shipment and return handoffs.
Following strong second-quarter performance, Amazon plans to add $20 billion in technology investment, focusing on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure.
At OPEN25, eBay launched seller tools including an AI message assistant, an inventory mapping API, and cost tracking, while strengthening after-sales support and order-error protection.
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has officially rescinded the TikTok ban on federal devices implemented in 2023. The Department of Justice has determined that TikTok's ownership and operational structure in the US have changed, making it no longer subject to the ban's legal restrictions.
Amazon Global Selling launched the 'North China Industrial Belt Joint Empowerment Program' in Qingdao, planning to incubate 500 brand sellers over the next two years and cultivate over 50 new benchmark sellers, focusing on industries such as wigs, engineering machinery, and smart hardware.