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The Eurasian Economic Union has signed an agreement on cross-border e-commerce, which will implement stricter regulatory classifications for cross-border goods. The new regulations will take effect at the beginning of 2027, aiming to enhance the transparency and compliance of e-commerce transactions within the region.
TikTok Shop is testing a full-service managed business model in the U.S. aimed at improving platform sales efficiency through deeper operational involvement, aligning closer with its parent company Douyin's mature model.
Amazon has confirmed that its 75-character product title limit policy also applies to its own products. This move is aimed at standardizing platform regulations to alleviate seller concerns about unfair competition, while encouraging sellers to utilize the ‘product highlights’ field for keyword optimization.
TikTok Shop has released new regulations clarifying the procedures for U.S. sellers who change their legal business entity. Sellers will face a suspension of sales during the transition period, and some platform permissions may need to be reapplied; sellers are advised to handle entity changes cautiously.
TikTok Shop has launched an acceleration program in the U.S. for emerging cross-border sellers, providing benefits of up to $1 million to help merchants achieve cold start and sales boosts before Black Friday.
Amazon has recently released multiple policies, including the return of Q4 peak season logistics fees and a strict limit of 75 characters for product titles, requiring sellers to make detailed adjustments for peak season operations.
Amazon officially implements a product title length limit, requiring titles to not exceed 75 characters and introducing a 125-character 'Item Highlights' field. This policy took effect on August 10, aiming to optimize search display results, and sellers must promptly adjust existing listings to comply.
TikTok Shop is testing a subscription service called 'Shop Plus' in the U.S., offering free shipping and exclusive discounts, aiming to enhance user retention through a membership model, similar to Amazon Prime.
eBay is testing a new logistics management policy in the U.S., providing delayed delivery and refund protection only to sellers who purchase shipping labels through the eBay platform, aiming to strengthen control over logistics execution.
Amazon has officially discontinued the 'Social Media Promo Code' feature since August 6, rendering related exclusive landing pages ineffective. Sellers need to adjust their offsite traffic strategies to use Coupons or standard promotions and reconfigure channel attribution tags.
Shopee Malaysia has announced that starting October 1, it will no longer accept manual shipping fee claims for Return in Original Condition (RIOC) and In-Transit Return (ITRR), transitioning to automatic coverage under the 'Seller Shipping Savings Program.'
Amazon updates compliance policy, requiring sellers to add specific tags in the metadata of images containing AI-generated images of real people. Failure to tag appropriately may lead to listing violations. Sellers are advised to audit existing AI materials immediately to ensure metadata completeness and avoid compliance issues affecting account health.
eBay has announced an expansion of its 'Item Not Received' (INR) protection policy for sellers using platform shipping labels, aiming to reduce seller losses from logistics disputes.
TikTok Shop has updated its policy to enforce a 24-hour sales suspension for sellers who change their business entity, resetting all bank account binding information. Sellers must re-bind their accounts under the new entity name.
eBay has recently launched the bundled discounts feature, allowing sellers to offer discounts on multiple purchases. This move aims to help sellers increase average order value and provide buyers with a more flexible shopping experience.
Amazon announced that starting September 1, 2026, it will adjust its return policy for specific categories by reducing the return period to 14 days. This move aims to lower sellers' return costs and improve inventory turnover efficiency.
This week saw significant e-commerce updates: Amazon launched creator ads to boost social influence; TikTok Shop integrated MCF (Multi-Channel Fulfillment) services to enhance its logistics system; Walmart continues to leverage AI technology to optimize delivery efficiency and enhance last-mile capabilities.
TikTok Shop US has implemented strict controls on cross-border direct shipping, introducing a 'designated invitation whitelist' system limited to specific logistics providers, with clear assessment requirements for sellers' FBT penetration rates and account levels, aimed at improving logistics efficiency and user experience.
Amazon has removed its return protection mechanism for high-value items, meaning sellers will bear more risk when handling high-value returns. Sellers need to reassess pricing strategies and strengthen internal controls over return processes.
Amazon has announced it will stop providing FBA prep and labeling services starting in 2026, requiring sellers to prepare inventory either by themselves or through third-party logistics. Additionally, the platform has adjusted the seller feedback system, further tightening requirements for seller operational compliance.