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Amazon's AI shopping assistant, Alexa, has introduced a 365-day price history query feature aimed at providing consumers with greater price transparency before Prime Day, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.
Amazon updates its Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) policy, requiring sellers to meet a timeliness rate of 93.5% or higher, or face potential removal.
Amazon announces it will enforce a product title length limit of 75 characters starting July 27, 2026.
Whatnot announces it will adjust logistics policy starting August 2026, setting USPS Ground Advantage as the default service and eliminating flat rate shipping options. Medium parcel shipping costs expected to decrease by about 20%.
Amazon has announced that the 2026 version of its FBA new product initiative will launch on July 30. The new policy will offer higher fee deductions, broader storage fee waivers, and lower commissions for new brand ASINs. Existing sellers will be automatically migrated to the new program, suggesting that brand sellers adjust their new product release rhythm for the third quarter based on this change.
Amazon has recently tested and removed the 'Contact Buyer' feature in the seller backend for ratings of 1-3 stars, preventing sellers from messaging buyers to discuss feedback or request changes.
TikTok Shop has released a new after-sales policy requiring sellers to handle disputes within 24 hours, or the platform will support buyer refunds. The platform has also outlined strict penalties for product quality issues, false descriptions, and safety compliance issues, including deducting violation points, delisting products, and mandatory refunds.
Amazon officially implements a new handling time policy for seller-fulfilled orders today. Sellers must ensure that the handling time set for their SKUs matches their actual shipping performance, or Amazon will take over the settings. Sellers are advised to enable 'Automatic Handling Time (AHT)' to mitigate compliance risks.
Amazon announced that starting July 27, all product titles, except for media categories, will be limited to 75 characters (including spaces). This move aims to enhance the mobile shopping experience and align with standards of major e-commerce platforms.
US Customs has indefinitely suspended the duty-free import policy for parcels valued under $800. This means that all commercial packages entering the US via air, sea, and land must now undergo formal or informal customs clearance declarations and pay applicable duties. This move will directly increase logistics costs for cross-border e-commerce sellers and significantly impact brands relying on direct shipping.
TikTok Shop UK officially implemented its 'Inactive and Dormant Store Policy' on June 11. The platform will monitor sellers' operational activities continuously and take measures such as traffic restrictions, stopping order acceptance, or even deactivating stores for those that remain inactive for extended periods, aiming to enhance the overall operational quality and user experience of the platform.
Amazon has added a 'year-round price history' feature to its AI shopping assistant, now launched in the U.S., U.K., and India markets. This move increases price transparency and may impose higher demands on sellers' pricing strategies.
At the Spring Seller Meeting, eBay announced multiple product updates, including restrictions on buyer order cancellations, the addition of a 15-minute window for payment/address modifications, and the launch of a new problem resolution center, aimed at enhancing seller operational efficiency and after-sales capabilities.
Amazon requires self-fulfilled sellers to ensure that the shipping time at the SKU level accurately reflects actual dispatch performance. This policy will take effect on June 29, aiming to enhance customer experience through more precise delivery expectations, with non-compliant sellers potentially facing stricter account performance reviews.
Walmart's e-commerce platform has recently upgraded its logistics and performance policies. The WI first-mile service reduces supply chain costs but tightens delivery timeliness requirements and incorporates delayed shipping rates into mandatory assessment metrics.
TikTok Shop has adjusted the calculation logic for the Delayed Shipping Rate (LDR) to include undelivered orders exceeding the SLA (Service Level Agreement). The new rules took effect in mid-June, but penalties will officially start in July, and sellers must focus on order fulfillment timeliness.
Starting in June, Amazon has implemented stricter ASIN creation policies requiring suppliers to obtain an authorized role through brand registration to create new ASINs. This move aims to combat unauthorized resale and improve the accuracy of listing information.
TikTok Shop updated its delay delivery rate (LDR) calculation method on June 15 to enhance fulfillment transparency. While the new rules are effective immediately, the platform is providing sellers a grace period, with enforcement measures set to begin in July.
TikTok Shop began gradually implementing the Account Health Rating (AHR) system on June 15 to replace the previous violation points system. This new system provides a more intuitive reflection of seller compliance performance, requiring sellers to optimize their operations based on the new scoring criteria.