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Amazon surpasses Walmart for the first time in the 2026 Fortune Global 500 list, ending Walmart's 12-year run at the top and marking a significant shift in the global retail and e-commerce landscape.
Logistics service provider CNE announces that the 10% temporary tariff on globally imported goods imposed by the US has expired as of July 24, 2026, and related tariff policies are changing.
Newegg has officially launched its 12th annual FantasTech sale, offering thousands of tech product discounts to consumers in the U.S. and Canada. This event is a key promotional moment for Newegg focused on the PC components, consumer electronics, and gaming hardware market.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council announces that the third Hong Kong Shopping Festival will expand to the ASEAN market for the first time, focusing on Singapore and Malaysia. The event aims to help Hong Kong SMEs expand their business through cross-border e-commerce channels, leveraging live sales and exclusive discounts to attract consumers.
Amazon's Q2 financial report shows revenue reaching $200.6 billion, up 20% year-over-year. The core cloud business AWS sees growth at a five-year high, and operating margin significantly improves. Despite large investments in AI infrastructure putting short-term pressure on free cash flow, overall profitability exceeds expectations, and annual capital expenditure forecast is raised to meet AI demand.
Walmart and its foundation have announced a $500,000 donation to support flood relief efforts in West Virginia. This move reflects Walmart's ongoing commitment to community responsibility and disaster response, highlighting its influence as a major retailer in regional markets.
Amazon's Q2 earnings report was impressive, with revenue reaching $200.6 billion, exceeding market expectations. The core driver came from AWS cloud services, which saw a significant increase in operating profit, indicating a return on the company's investment in AI infrastructure. Although massive capital expenditure related to AI has temporarily pressured free cash flow, overall profitability remains robust.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently ruled that TikTok is no longer restricted by the government device ban. With TikTok's U.S. operations restructured as an independent entity controlled by American investors and Oracle managing data security, compliance risks of the platform operating in the U.S. have significantly decreased, providing a more stable environment for brand advertising.
Health-E Commerce expands its business from e-commerce retail to virtual healthcare services with the launch of the Patiently telehealth platform, which supports FSA/HSA account payment.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) showed strong performance in Q2 2026, with revenue growth far exceeding market expectations. This growth is driven by continuous investments in AI, showcasing Amazon's effectiveness in AI infrastructure.
Adidas showed strong performance in Q2 2026, with revenue reaching a historical high, particularly notable growth in the DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) channel, prompting the company to raise its full-year performance outlook.
Walmart's advertising platform officially launched the 'negative keyword' feature on July 29. This feature allows sellers to exclude irrelevant search terms from their Sponsored Products ads, thereby effectively reducing wasted clicks and improving the ROI of ad campaigns, helping sellers reach target customers more accurately.
Amazon has recently laid off personnel in its AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) division. Despite substantial investment in AI, the restructuring aims to concentrate resources on higher-priority and customer-related projects. This implies that Amazon will take a more pragmatic and targeted approach for its AI shopping experiences and tool developments for sellers.
MarketLeap has announced its expansion of US operations aimed at helping more consumer brands achieve multi-platform sales layouts. Through an AI-driven automation platform, MarketLeap provides brands with one-stop services including compliance, logistics, advertising, and inventory management, aiding brands in expanding channels such as Walmart, eBay, and TikTok Shop beyond Amazon.
Internal reports from Amazon reveal serious cost overruns in some AI projects, raising investor anxiety over the company’s large AI capital expenditures. As the Q2 earnings report approaches, the market is closely monitoring its capital expenditure guidance and AI investment efficiency, which may indicate potential fluctuations in future operational costs or technology service fees for sellers relying on Amazon's cloud services and platform ecosystem.
eBay and its former executives have reached a settlement of up to $55.7 million in a cyber harassment case dating back several years, involving harassment against e-commerce media professionals. This settlement marks the end of the legal dispute.
DHL eCommerce announces the acquisition of Venipak, a Baltic region courier operator, aiming to take direct control of logistics networks in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, further strengthening its logistics infrastructure in the European market.
Amazon integrates its AI assistants Alexa+ and Rufus to improve shopping search and decision-making efficiency through a unified AI interface.
In the 2026 Fortune Global 500 list, Amazon surpassed Walmart to take the top spot, ending the latter's 12-year reign. This milestone event signifies the e-commerce giant's expanded influence in the global business landscape.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council will hold the third Hong Kong Shopping Festival, expanding its business scope to the ASEAN market for the first time. This aims to help SMEs enter Singapore and Malaysia through cross-border e-commerce channels, promoting sales via live-streaming and exclusive discounts.