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Amazon will strictly investigate the shipping times of MFN sellers. If a seller's actual shipping speed consistently exceeds the backend settings, the system will flag them for correction. Otherwise, Amazon will enforce control over the delivery time settings and provide a 180-day late shipment rate protection.
Walmart has launched the 'Qianli Ma' program, enabling US sellers to easily expand into markets in Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The platform's logistics services have also been upgraded, with tightened performance evaluation standards for sellers, particularly regarding late shipment rates.
TikTok Shop has updated its payment settlement structure and introduced an account re-verification mechanism. If risk signals (such as a spike in negative reviews) are detected, sellers must complete identity or qualification re-verification, or it will affect store operations.
Amazon has closed the functionality allowing sellers to proactively contact buyers with negative reviews, meaning sellers can no longer intervene directly or request buyers to change their reviews, further enhancing buyer privacy protections.
Due to tariff policies, Temu has adjusted its advertising strategy in the US market, significantly cutting back on spending on platforms like X and TikTok, while increasing investment in Meta and Pinterest, shifting focus from scale expansion to efficiency improvement.
The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book indicates a clear differentiation in US consumer spending. Low- to middle-income households are adopting conservative spending habits, while retail foot traffic is declining. This macroeconomic backdrop poses higher demands on cross-border e-commerce's product selection and pricing strategies.
Shopify experienced a widespread outage on June 3, affecting merchant back-end and checkout functions across multiple global markets. This is the third significant failure of the platform this year, raising concerns about the stability of independent site systems.
In response to industry concerns over AI-induced layoffs, Walmart clearly states that its AI strategy focuses on enhancing employee productivity rather than replacing workers. The company is involving frontline workers in AI applications through internal training and tool development to optimize supply chains and design processes.
Cross-border returns management platform Return Helper has completed a $4 million Series A funding round, planning to leverage AI technology to optimize reverse logistics and transform return losses into profits. This funding reflects the industry's high focus on post-sale and reverse logistics efficiency in cross-border e-commerce.
Newegg launches its largest 'Gamer Zone' at COMPUTEX 2026, showcasing new technologies.
Due to U.S. government policies, Mastercard and Visa have paused transaction services in Cuba, affecting cross-border businesses.
Amazon has signed a multi-billion dollar multi-year agreement with specialty glass maker Corning to enhance U.S. fiber optic and data center connectivity product capacity. The collaboration will expand Corning's plant in North Carolina and establish workforce training programs to support Amazon's growing AI data center infrastructure needs.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally initiated an investigation into eBay's $1.2 billion acquisition of the fashion resale platform Depop. The investigation aims to assess the impact of this transaction on competition in the UK's second-hand clothing market. The first phase of the investigation is expected to conclude on August 6, when regulators will decide whether to conduct a deeper review.
Amazon has signed a large multi-year agreement with Corning to strengthen the domestic fiber optic supply chain by expanding manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. This move will create 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs and support the infrastructure for Amazon's data centers.
TikTok Shop has recently updated its content and product listing policies, requiring all promotional content (including livestreams, short videos, titles, and descriptions) to be highly accurate and compliant. The platform strictly prohibits exaggerating product efficacy or making false pricing claims, with violations potentially leading to account suspension.
The 6th China (Xiamen) International Cross-Border E-Commerce Exhibition opened on June 8. The event gathered nearly 1,000 source factories and over 30 mainstream cross-border e-commerce platforms, releasing an industry initiative that emphasizes deepening industrial collaboration, strict compliance, and brand globalization strategies.
Amazon has officially announced that Prime Day for 2026 will take place from June 23 to June 26, lasting for four days. This year's event will focus on groceries and home goods, offering significant discounts in response to the current economic uncertainty.
TikTok Shop has announced an update to its payment settlement cycle, transitioning from the previous three-level system to a four-level framework starting June 9, 2026. Eligible Mall sellers can achieve one-day settlements, while high-risk accounts will maintain a 15-day settlement cycle.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal review of eBay's $1.2 billion acquisition of the fashion resale platform Depop. The regulator will assess whether the deal may weaken competition in the UK second-hand clothing market. The first phase of the investigation is expected to conclude by August 6, at which point a decision will be made on whether to approve the deal or conduct a more in-depth investigation.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated a formal review of eBay's $1.2 billion acquisition of second-hand fashion platform Depop. The transaction aims to help eBay attract younger consumers and strengthen its position in the second-hand clothing market. The regulator is expected to complete the first phase of its investigation by August 6 to determine whether to approve or undergo a deeper review.