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A new Landmark Global study shows that 43% of North American consumers have abandoned purchases because of hidden duties and taxes in cross-border shopping. For cross-border sellers, greater cost transparency and predictable logistics are key to improving conversion rates.
Walmart’s drone delivery service has completed 1 million deliveries, while its 30-minute delivery service has expanded to 33 U.S. markets. Walmart is strengthening its retail competitiveness by improving delivery efficiency.
Cross-border payments company TransferMate and stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK have partnered to offer real-time stablecoin settlement services to global business customers. The initiative aims to improve cross-border fund flows by avoiding the high fees and long processing times associated with traditional SWIFT banking networks.
TikTok Shop performed strongly in the first quarter of 2026, with global GMV reaching $27.45 billion, highlighting its rapid growth and market penetration in social commerce.
New research forecasts continued expansion in global cross-border payment value, driven by global trade and digital commerce, with the total expected to reach $63 trillion by 2030 as payment infrastructure shifts toward digital and real-time models.
eBay reported $3.1 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, up 19% year over year. Advertising revenue was strong at $581 million, and the company confirmed its planned acquisition of Depop, expected to close in the third quarter, to deepen its reach among younger fashion shoppers.
Walmart is accelerating its digital transformation and plans to replace price tags at 2,300 stores by 2027. The move will enable remote, real-time price updates, significantly reduce the labor cost of replacing paper tags, and provide a technological foundation for dynamic pricing.
Amazon’s early investment in artificial intelligence has generated substantial returns, with its stake in Anthropic increasing in value from $8 billion to $74 billion and validating its AI strategy.
New research shows that global cross-border payment volume is expected to reach $63 trillion by 2030 as digital payment infrastructure improves and cross-border trade expands.
Walmart is expanding its same-day delivery capabilities, offering delivery within 30 minutes to meet consumers’ immediate shopping needs and compete for market share.
Xiaohongshu’s new cross-border e-commerce business, Redshop, is scheduled to launch in June 2026 and will initially target nine global markets, focusing on products with distinctive Chinese characteristics.
TikTok Shop will expand to Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Austria in mid-June. Sellers can register and upload products from June 1 to use the new traffic opportunity and enter the European market.
Walmart is increasing its investment in drone delivery in the U.S. market to improve delivery speed and efficiency, strengthen its position in retail competition and pursue the milestone of one million deliveries.
Walmart delivered strong results in the first quarter of 2026, with online sales rising by more than 20%. This marked the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth in its online business, highlighting the effectiveness of its e-commerce strategy.
TikTok Shop generated global GMV of $27.45 billion in the first quarter of 2026, showing strong growth. Meanwhile, Temu’s user base in Australia surpassed 4.7 million.
Walmart is increasing investment in its U.S. drone delivery service to attract more consumers amid intense retail competition by improving delivery speed and coverage, with a goal of reaching one million deliveries.
TikTok Shop reported global GMV of $27.45 billion for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the platform’s strong growth in live-commerce and rapidly expanding penetration of global markets.
Mondi’s latest report shows that AI is reshaping consumers’ purchasing decisions, while packaging has become a key factor in improving customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
Walmart’s e-commerce business remains strong, with first-quarter online sales growing by more than 20% for the fifth consecutive quarter. Its AI shopping assistant, Sparky, significantly increased average order value.
Newegg announced that it will attend COMPUTEX 2026 and launch the “Newegg Simulator Builder” configuration tool to mark its 25th anniversary. The initiative aims to strengthen its influence and user engagement in the PC DIY market by enhancing its gaming-hardware ecosystem and community interaction.