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Asset management firm Assenagon has significantly reduced its stake in cross-border e-commerce solution provider Global-e Online. Moreover, company insiders have also conducted large-scale sell-offs recently. This movement in the capital market reflects a reassessment of growth expectations for cross-border e-commerce service providers by investors.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen announced he is waiving his performance-based compensation to focus on pushing the acquisition of eBay. Although eBay previously rejected the proposal, GameStop continues to show strong acquisition interest. This incident could have far-reaching implications for eBay's future strategy and market positioning.
AMD is reportedly planning to raise the prices of its Radeon graphics cards by 10% in July. This price adjustment primarily affects new orders and may have a cascading effect on the cost structure for sellers in the electronics category, suggesting that relevant sellers should prepare for stocking and pricing adjustments in advance.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its 2026 Top 100 Retailers list showing Walmart again ranked first due to its strong retail performance. This list reflects the resilience of the retail industry amid economic challenges and highlights the importance of omnichannel strategies.
Amazon has started running paid advertisements on the ChatGPT platform, with users seeing ‘sponsored’ product recommendations during conversations, marking a new strategic initiative for the company.
Walmart has acquired a French self-service advertising platform for $1.4 billion to enhance its retail media network (RMN) capabilities. This move will improve Walmart's efficiency in providing sellers with precise advertising tools and strengthen its competitiveness in the digital advertising market.
Amazon has launched the new generation voice assistant Alexa+, based on generative AI, in Brazil. The service is currently open for free testing to invited users and will be offered as a free benefit for Prime members in the future, enhancing the shopping and interaction experience through AI technology.
On June 26, 2026, Amazon Global Selling launched the 'Latin America Fast Track Program' aimed at helping Chinese brands enter the Brazilian and Mexican markets, offering 3,000 openings for sellers willing to invest long-term.
Walmart has announced its acquisition of connected TV advertising platform Vibe.co for $1.4 billion, aimed at strengthening its retail media business, Walmart Connect. This move will help Walmart and its third-party sellers to facilitate streaming ad placements and enhance the measurability of ad performance.
TikTok Shop has partnered with Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to launch an economic assistance program supporting small and micro enterprises by providing discounted prices to help consumers cope with cost of living pressures.
OwlTing announced the integration of its payment platform OwlPay Harbor with Saber Money, aiming to provide more efficient cross-border payment solutions, particularly for real-time settlement needs in India, Europe, and the UK.
Despite eBay previously rejecting GameStop's acquisition proposal, GameStop recently reaffirmed its intent to acquire, leading to a rise in eBay's stock price and market attention. Analysts believe this highlights eBay's core value in the collectibles and second-hand trading market.
Amazon announced fuel and grocery discounts for Prime members during the Independence Day period, aiming to further enhance member loyalty and stimulate consumption through combined offline and online promotions.
Amazon announced that its $100 million 'Right Now Climate Fund' is now operational, aiming to support nature conservation and ecological restoration projects worldwide, further advancing its sustainability strategy.
Visa officially launches the Visa Destinations platform, aiming to meet consumer demand for experiential spending by integrating travel, shopping, and cultural experiences. The platform promotes cross-border digital commerce through partnerships with global collaborators.
E-commerce risk management and fraud intelligence platform Riskified announces the appointment of Ronen Assia as an independent director. This move aims to strengthen the company's positioning in financial infrastructure and global strategy, enhancing its competitiveness in the e-commerce risk management sector.
Shopify loyalty platform GetJacked has formed a global strategic partnership with adjoe to convert approximately $2 billion in annual gaming advertising demand into revenue for Shopify merchants' loyalty programs, helping merchants improve user retention.
Digital commerce agency Mira Commerce has officially launched ForgeB2B, a website performance accelerator designed for B2B e-commerce to help enterprises enhance website loading speed and operational efficiency, addressing the growing demand for B2B online transactions.
Japan's largest C2C e-commerce platform, Mercari, has announced a partnership with cross-border e-commerce technology provider Zonos. Zonos will provide cross-border trade technology support to help Mercari further expand its global market and simplify transaction processes.
Adobe data shows that during the Amazon Prime Day sale, total online spending in the U.S. retail industry reached $26.4 billion, a year-over-year increase of 9.3%. While Amazon was the core driver, concurrent promotions from platforms such as Walmart and Target contributed to this growth, indicating that major sales have evolved into industry-wide retail competition.