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TikTok Shop has revised its Late Delivery Rate (LDR) calculation methodology, including 'overdue unshipped' orders to improve fulfillment transparency. While currently in a transition period, it will be officially implemented starting in July, and sellers need to optimize their inventory management and shipping processes to avoid penalties for failing to meet fulfillment KPIs.
Amazon is under deep investigation by the FTC for allegedly misleading sellers regarding ad pricing and terms disclosures. If the allegations are confirmed, Amazon could face civil penalties amounting to billions. This suggests significant potential adjustments to the platform's advertising policies for sellers relying on Amazon ads, who should closely monitor forthcoming compliance requirements.
Amazon is facing a potential lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), focusing on whether its advertising practices involve misleading pricing and inadequate disclosures. Given the huge annual revenue of this business, a settlement or fine could result in penalties amounting to billions of dollars. This move reflects an intensifying scrutiny from regulators on the compliance of e-commerce platform advertisements.
Amazon is under investigation by the FTC regarding whether it misled advertisers, particularly about auction processes and reserve price disclosures. If the investigation leads to a lawsuit or settlement, Amazon's advertising policies may change, impacting costs and transparency for sellers.
The European Union has announced that starting July 1, 2026, it will eliminate the tax exemption policy for imported goods valued below €150. This move will significantly increase customs costs and logistics complexities for cross-border e-commerce sellers.
TikTok Shop will adjust its settlement system on June 9, introducing a four-tier settlement framework. The new regulations dynamically allocate settlement periods based on store performance, such as whether the store has passed the new store adjustment period and the store rating. For Mall stores with a rating of 4.5 or higher, the settlement period can be shortened to 1 day; regular stores will have different periods set according to risk assessments. This is aimed at incentivizing high-quality sellers through differentiated settlements while enhancing the platform's monetary oversight of high-risk accounts.
Amazon has announced that Prime Day 2026 will be moved up to late June, avoiding July altogether. This promotion will last four days, covering over 35 categories, with a focus on groceries, household essentials, and electronics, aimed at addressing consumer economic pressures and capturing summer spending opportunities.
Walmart has announced the annual summer sale will begin on June 22, directly competing with Amazon's Prime Day. This year, a notable change is the introduction of 'Hot Deal Drops' where Walmart+ members can lock in high-demand items 24 hours in advance before they are available to regular customers. This initiative aims to enhance user loyalty through membership benefits and capture consumer summer shopping budgets.
Amazon officially announced that Prime Day 2026 will take place from June 23 to 26, maintaining a duration of four days. This year, Amazon is emphasizing the application of AI technology, utilizing the Alexa assistant to help users with personalized product selection, price alerts, and automated ordering. This initiative aims to boost conversion rates by leveraging technology to address consumers' cautious spending behaviors amid economic pressure.
TikTok Shop has optimized the cash recovery cycle for sellers by enhancing capital turnover efficiency through a four-tiered settlement framework. For high-performing sellers, the settlement period has been reduced to 1-3 days, which will greatly alleviate cash flow pressure and increase operational flexibility. Sellers need to adjust their financial forecasts and capital management strategies according to their store level and compliance performance.
Newegg announces its largest summer sale, FantasTech, to be held from June 22 to 28, 2026, covering the U.S. and Canadian markets, and will continue offering price protection policies to boost summer consumption.
Amazon is making continued efforts in AI infrastructure and logistics efficiency by expanding its 30-minute delivery service and enhancing AWS's AI capabilities, further solidifying its leading position in the e-commerce and tech sectors.
TikTok Shop has recently released stricter enforcement policies for creators. The new rules set a hard limit of ‘six similar violations within 90 days’. Once this threshold is reached, creators will face removal of e-commerce privileges and frozen commissions, and will no longer be protected by the Creator Health Rating (CHR). This marks a shift from performance-based governance to stricter rule-based enforcement, making compliance checks a matter of survival for sellers reliant on influencers.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier settlement framework starting June 9, 2026, aimed at refining the cash recovery cycle for different types of sellers. The new policy classifies settlements into four types: Express, Accelerated, Standard, and Extended. Mall stores and high-rated sellers can enjoy settlement speeds as fast as one day, while newly registered sellers or those with compliance risks must follow the respective standards or extended cycles. This requires sellers to pay more attention to store ratings and compliance performance to optimize cash flow.
Amazon has moved its annual Prime Day sales event to late June, retaining a duration of four days. This year, the focus is on daily necessities and groceries, leveraging Alexa AI for personalized shopping assistance and price alerts to address cautious consumer spending trends.
TikTok Shop will implement a new settlement policy on June 9, detailing fund recovery cycles through a four-tier framework. Mall stores and high-rated stores will enjoy faster settlement speeds, aiming to optimize the seller cash flow experience.
Amazon announced that its annual Prime Day will be moved to late June and will maintain its 4-day duration. This year's major change is the deep integration of Alexa AI features to assist consumers with price tracking, setting up automatic purchases, and providing personalized recommendations. Sellers need to pay attention to AI-driven shopping behavior changes and optimize product pages in advance to fit AI search and recommendation logic.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier payment settlement framework starting June 9. The new policy refines the settlement cycle based on shop ratings, adjustment period completion, and risk level. High-performing Mall shops can achieve settlements in as quickly as 1 day, while high-risk shops will retain a 15-day settlement. Sellers should closely monitor shop ratings to optimize cash turnover efficiency.
eBay plans to update its user agreements and test a managed shipping service in certain U.S. regions and categories. This move aims to simplify sellers' logistics processes while raising concerns about freight control and profit margins.
TikTok Shop will implement a new payment settlement policy on June 9, introducing a four-tier framework for refined management of different stores. Mall stores and high-performance stores will experience faster cash flow, while new or high-risk stores will have longer settlement periods, aiming to incentivize quality sellers and reduce platform risk.