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Walmart in Forsyth County, Georgia Evacuated Due to False Threat

A Walmart store in Forsyth County, Georgia, was forced to evacuate after receiving a false safety threat phone call. Local law enforcement confirmed the incident was a 'Swatting' case, and the store resumed normal operations after a safety inspection.

Industry NewsEbayinc

eBay Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal from GameStop

eBay has officially confirmed that it has received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from GameStop. The eBay board has not taken any action yet and has not made any recommendations to shareholders, while the market closely watches the subsequent capital operations between both parties.

Industry NewsBbc

London Police Partner with Several Retailers to Combat Retail Crime

London police have reached a cooperation agreement with major retailers including Tesco and M&S, aiming to combat the increasing prevalence of retail crime. The plan will enhance safety in the retail environment through improved data sharing and joint law enforcement.

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TikTok Shop Japan's First Anniversary: Nearly 50 Million Monthly Active Users

TikTok Shop Japan celebrates its first anniversary with strong performance, nearing 50 million monthly active users. The platform is successfully shifting users from active searching to content-driven 'discovery shopping', with short videos and live streaming becoming core channels for brands to gain exposure and conversion.

Industry NewsNova Analytics

Walmart's E-commerce GMV Surpasses $150 Billion

Walmart's e-commerce business continues to grow rapidly, with GMV surpassing $150 billion in the fiscal year and the number of active third-party sellers exceeding 200,000. Walmart is becoming an important choice for Amazon sellers' diversified strategies.

Industry NewsNova Analytics

Amazon Restricts Perplexity Access, Resulting in GMV Loss

Amazon restricted access to stock and pricing data for the AI search tool Perplexity in April, causing a decline of about 30% in relevant Amazon GMV over the next two months. This move reflects Amazon's strict control over AI search traffic channels.

Industry NewsChannelengine

U.S. E-commerce Sales Reach $26.3 Billion During Prime Day 2026

During the 2026 Prime Day, U.S. e-commerce sales reached $26.3 billion, a 9% year-over-year increase. Consumers exhibited strong price sensitivity, with over 60% comparing prices on Walmart and other platforms during Prime Day.

Industry NewsDigital Commerce 360

Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery and Pet Day Promotions

Amazon is consolidating its market share by expanding same-day delivery services and hosting special promotions like Pet Day. These initiatives aim to enhance user engagement and address competition from retailers like Walmart.

Industry NewsChannelengine

TikTok Shop Accelerates Expansion in European Market

TikTok Shop is actively promoting its expansion plan in the European market. As the platform's presence deepens in multiple European countries, its content e-commerce model will directly challenge local traditional e-commerce platforms, providing new opportunities for cross-border sellers.

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Walmart Signs First Nuclear Power Agreement in Retail Industry

Walmart has signed the first nuclear power supply agreement in the retail industry with Constellation Energy, securing approximately 176 megawatts of power from the Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois to support its sustainability goals.

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Industry NewsNewegg

Newegg Launches Conversational AI Shopping Experience

Newegg recently launched a conversational AI shopping experience aimed at streamlining the user selection process through artificial intelligence technology, allowing consumers to more quickly transition from product search to order placement, enhancing shopping efficiency.

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GoTo: TikTok Shop-Tokopedia Layoffs Will Not Affect Company Finances

TikTok Shop and Tokopedia are undergoing organizational restructuring and layoffs in Indonesia. GoTo Group states that this adjustment will not have a significant impact on its financial performance and will not involve changes to e-commerce service fees.

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GoTo: TikTok Shop-Tokopedia Layoffs Will Not Affect Financial Performance

TikTok Shop and Tokopedia in Indonesia have undergone organizational restructuring, laying off approximately 450 employees in the technology department. GoTo stated that due to its diluted shareholding of 24.99%, the layoffs will not materially impact its net profit.

Industry NewsNewegg

Newegg Launches New Conversational AI Shopping Experience

Newegg recently introduced a new conversational AI shopping experience on its website, allowing users to complete the entire process from product inquiries to adding items to the cart through natural language interactions, aimed at enhancing the purchasing efficiency of tech products.

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GameStop Pushes Ahead with Bid for eBay Despite Board Rejection

Despite eBay's board previously rejecting the acquisition proposal, GameStop has announced it will continue with its bid for eBay while raising its profit expectations for the fiscal year 2026, indicating its commitment to business expansion.