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Amazon's latest report shows a 16% increase in greenhouse gas emissions last year, driven by a surge in power demand for AI data centers. This may lead to stricter environmental compliance requirements for logistics and packaging in the future.
Amazon has agreed to pay $2.25 million to resolve claims from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alleged that Amazon failed to provide necessary transaction records during investigations into fraud committed against identity theft victims, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
TikTok Shop is testing a new seller backend that replaces the traditional menu-based dashboard with an interactive interface powered by 5 AI smart assistants, each responsible for inventory and product selection, advertising, promotions, customer service, and order management. Sellers can manage daily operations through conversational interaction.
Walmart has recently adjusted its rules for picker cart usage in stores. The previous increase in cart capacity aimed at enhancing picking efficiency raised safety concerns among employees, prompting Walmart to partially retract its guidelines and prioritize employee safety over order processing volume.
eBay US has officially launched its third-quarter heavy goods promotion plan. This event is aimed at invited sellers, offering cashback of up to 80%, designed to incentivize sellers to enhance sales performance of large items ahead of the busy season.
Swift announced its blockchain shared ledger is ready, aiming to support banks in 24/7 cross-border payments. The system will serve as a 'security orchestration layer' for bank tokenized deposits, helping banks facilitate funds transfer outside business hours and enhancing payment efficiency in cross-border trade.
At the recent Transport Logistic & Air Cargo exhibition in China, industry leaders emphasized the impact of technology, geopolitical factors, and sustainability on the reshaping of global supply chains. Logistics companies are striving to build more resilient cross-border networks to tackle the increasingly complex international trade environment.
TikTok Shop integrates resources from Korean beauty brands and leverages a creator-driven content ecosystem to further develop the beauty vertical. The campaign aims to improve user engagement and conversion rates in markets like the Philippines through live streaming and exclusive shopping experiences.
The eBay Foundation appointed Priya Suri as a new board member, aiming to leverage her expertise in human resources and strategy to further enhance eBay's influence in community building and social responsibility.
Despite TikTok Shop's rapid growth in the U.S., becoming one of the fastest-growing channels in retail history, performance within the platform is highly polarized. The vast majority of stores failed to make sales, with only a few top merchants and creators capturing most of the market share, creating significant competition and customer acquisition challenges for new sellers.
Amazon recently raised funds by issuing nearly $25 billion in long-term bonds, indicating the company's ongoing commitment to increasing capital investment in AI data centers and logistics infrastructure to strengthen its long-term competitive advantage in cloud services and e-commerce.
The Port of Los Angeles and Shenzhen Port Group signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in green shipping, supply chain resilience, and logistics technology. This initiative aims to improve overall efficiency in US-China cross-border logistics and promote the decarbonization of shipping.
LQR House, focused on alcoholic beverages e-commerce, announced a 1-for-100 reverse stock split set to take place on July 13, 2026, in order to adjust its stock structure on the NASDAQ market.
Logistics provider Ryder announced an 11% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, reflecting robust growth in its business model and confidence in the future of the logistics market.
Payment processor Nuvei announced the cash acquisition of Payoneer for approximately $2.75 billion. The deal is expected to close in mid-2027 and will reshape the competitive landscape of cross-border payments.
TikTok Shop has signed a cooperation agreement with Vietnam's National Payment Corporation (NAPAS) to optimize the online payment experience in the Vietnamese market via the NAPAS digital payment platform. This partnership supports various modern payment methods, including NAPAS cards and accounts from 44 banks, to meet local consumers' demand for convenient and secure shopping.
Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video have received 68 Emmy nominations for various original productions such as 'Spider-Noir' and 'Fallout'. This achievement underscores Amazon's sustained investment and growing influence in the streaming content production industry.
A Walmart store in Fredericksburg, Texas, was put on emergency lockdown due to a bomb threat. Local police investigated, and the store has since lifted the lockdown and resumed normal operations.
The Amazon Global Smart Hub Warehouse (GWD) has officially launched in East China, with the Shanghai warehouse opening on July 16 and the Ningbo warehouse expected to start in the third quarter. The new facilities support automatic replenishment and export tax refunds and offer a limited-time warehousing fee waiver.
Latest earnings reports indicate that both Amazon and Shopify maintained growth in the first quarter of 2026. Amazon, as a comprehensive e-commerce giant, has far greater revenues than Shopify, but both demonstrate strong market expansion capabilities in their respective fields (platform e-commerce vs. independent site SaaS).