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eBay will implement new compliance standards in July, requiring fashion category sellers to complete size information, while coin sellers must meet new grading standards. Non-compliant listings will be blocked from the platform.
TikTok Shop has recently adjusted its return policy, requiring sellers to cover return costs for 'buyer reasons.' Additionally, for items priced under $10, buyers may keep the item and still receive a refund, further increasing sellers' operational costs.
A new EU regulation imposing a €3 service fee on direct mail packages under €150 took effect on July 1. Consequently, Temu sellers in Europe experienced a significant decline in order volume, with cross-border logistics costs rising further.
Amazon announces revised product title guidelines, requiring all product titles, except for media categories, to be limited to 75 characters. Sellers must transfer core selling points and specification information to a new 'Item Highlights' field (limited to 125 characters). This change aims to enhance the mobile shopping experience, and sellers must complete listing optimizations by the deadline.
TikTok Shop has fully upgraded its Account Health Rating system (AHR), replacing the previous violation point system. The new system emphasizes real-time risk assessment, requiring brands not only to manage their operations but also to ensure the content compliance of collaborating influencers. Sellers must enhance monitoring of affiliate networks to prevent store restrictions due to influencer violations.
Russian e-commerce platform Wildberries announced a differentiated increase in seller commissions starting July 7 due to rising logistics costs. The commission increase varies by shipping model, with overall rates possibly increasing by 50%-70%. Sellers are advised to recalculate SKU gross margins and prioritize the FBO model to control costs.
The EU recently introduced two new measures aimed at protecting its domestic steel industry and limiting imports of e-commerce small packages to address trade imbalance issues with China. Cross-border sellers should pay attention to the EU's tightening regulations concerning low-value imported goods.
Depop announced it will eliminate seller fees in Australia starting July 22, shifting the cost to buyers through a platform service fee. This aims to align with its zero seller fee model in the UK and US markets, potentially changing pricing structures and buyer purchasing behavior.
TikTok Shop USA has officially launched the 'Image Link' feature, allowing merchants to attach product links directly to posted images. This move significantly lowers the content creation barrier, providing merchants with a fourth channel for sales in addition to live streaming, short videos, and shelves.
Amazon Alexa shopping assistant has added a 365-day price history feature, allowing consumers to view product price trends more intuitively. This feature aims to enhance transparency in shopping decisions and is now live in multiple key markets.
Newegg has officially introduced a conversational AI shopping feature aimed at simplifying users' search and purchase processes. Consumers can receive product recommendations and place orders directly through the AI assistant, enhancing shopping efficiency.
Vietnam officially implemented the revised E-commerce Law on July 1, aimed at regulating rapidly growing sales channels like live streaming sales. The new law requires platforms to bear joint liability for illegal products, false information, and infringement, aiming to combat commercial fraud and protect consumer rights.
As of July 1, the EU has removed the tariff exemption for low-value packages below €150 and will impose a €3 tariff per item according to customs classification. This move aims to combat false declarations, protect local EU businesses, and enhance the safety of imported goods.
TikTok Shop upgraded its compliance system in July to replace the traditional penalty points system with a dynamic Account Health Rating (AHR). The new system emphasizes real-time monitoring, making sellers responsible for the compliance of their content and that of associated influencers, with violations potentially leading to immediate account suspensions.
Amazon will implement a 75-character limit on product titles, excluding media categories, starting July 27. Non-compliant titles will be automatically modified by AI. Sellers need to utilize the new 'Product Highlights' field to supplement key information to prevent automatic modifications from affecting search ranking.
Amazon's new handling time rules for Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) orders went into effect at the end of June. Sellers who do not enable the 'automatic handling time' feature must ensure SKU-level handling times are accurate, or Amazon will take over that setting.
The EU has officially implemented a new duty for small parcels imported from non-EU countries. Every cross-border e-commerce parcel valued below €150, regardless of product category, will incur a fixed duty of €3. This measure aims to eliminate unfair competition arising from previous tax exemptions and enhance compliance oversight of imported goods.
A 10% temporary tariff introduced in the US market will expire on July 24, potentially affecting the cost structure of related imported goods. At the same time, Amazon has announced a global promotion of passwordless login functionality in July to enhance shopping convenience and account security for users.
Walmart has recently intensified compliance reviews of product claims made by third-party sellers. The platform requires sellers to ensure product descriptions and functionality claims are highly consistent with actual product performance to reduce consumer complaints and legal risks from false advertising.
Amazon is rolling out a new listing optimization strategy, recommending sellers to keep titles under 75 characters and use the new 'Item Highlights' module to showcase key selling points. This initiative aims to enhance reading experience and conversion rates on mobile searches.