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Amazon announced the return of Second Chance Deal Days in Europe, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, with discounts of up to 50% on some returned and refurbished products.
Sephora plans to launch a pilot on US TikTok Shop on September 19, 2026, featuring a new-product pop-up section combined with creator content and livestream sales.
eBay launched its largest-ever “eBay Arena” at the National Sports Collectors Convention, featuring more than 60 livestreams, athlete meet-and-greets, and physical collectibles trading functions.
Amazon Ads launched the “First Day Ready” multi-brand campaign to reach Gen Z consumers around the college back-to-school period.
Walmart’s U.S. same-store sales growth fell to a six-year low, while management adopted a cautious outlook for future performance, signaling pressure on consumer-market growth.
Walmart’s quarterly e-commerce sales rose more than 23% year over year, with store fulfillment and delivery capabilities continuing to drive online business growth.
The analysis says fourth-quarter promotions will further highlight the role of social commerce and content-driven product discovery in consumers’ purchasing decisions.
Citing market data, a report said TikTok and Whatnot's U.S. live-commerce sales grew significantly, while the number and duration of livestreams also increased.
AWS launched Amazon Quick, allowing users to connect office and database systems and create customized applications using natural language.
Walmart’s latest earnings report shows second-quarter e-commerce net sales increased by 23% to 24%, while total revenue and operating profit also rose.
Small brands can gain rapid visibility through TikTok Shop content distribution, while Amazon remains dominant in e-commerce through search demand and mature fulfillment.
Consumer intelligence data shows TikTok Shop accounts for about 2% of US online shopping spending, with monthly online consumer spending exceeding that of Target and Costco.
Consumer Edge data shows that TikTok Shop accounts for about 2% of U.S. online retail spending, with monthly spending exceeding that of retailers including Target and Costco.
An industry report says TikTok Shop’s global GMV reached $50.3 billion in the first half of 2026, up 92% year over year, with the United States and Southeast Asia as key markets.
eBay is increasing investment in eBay Live, focusing on collectibles and secondhand goods while using livestreams and creators to strengthen interaction.
TikTok Shop generated $50.3 billion in global sales in the first half of the year, but influencer commissions, content production, and livestream operating costs have left many brands with higher revenue but no higher profit.
Citi warned that Walmart’s aggressive pricing strategy in groceries and fresh food could increase operating pressure on traditional retailers such as Kroger.
TikTok Shop data shows that U.S. live-shopping sales doubled in the first half of 2026, while live-streaming hours grew by more than 80% and live-streaming productivity increased by about 11%.
The U.S. Postal Service announced a 2026 holiday-season rate adjustment, with parcel service fees increasing by an average of 6%.
Walmart's U.S. third-party marketplace sales rose 52% in the second quarter of fiscal 2027. Nearly half of U.S. orders were fulfilled through WFS, while the platform continued expanding into Mexico and Canada.