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The June seller update from eBay focuses on the proliferation of AI tools and category compliance. The platform has launched an AI-powered automatic dispute response feature and has introduced stricter condition description requirements for the coin category. Sellers need to promptly update their listings to meet compliance standards.
eBay has recently adjusted logistics-related policies, impacting shipping labels and freight settlement methods.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier payment settlement framework starting June 9, 2026. The new rules will categorize settlement periods into 1-day, 3-day, 8-day, and 15-day tiers based on store levels and risk assessments. Most sellers passing the new store assessment will default to a 3-day settlement cycle, while top-performing Mall sellers may enjoy 1-day quick settlements.
TikTok Shop recently announced new regulations prohibiting the use of AI-generated voices, pre-recorded audio, and static images in promotional livestreams and shopping videos. The platform aims to differentiate between AI as a production tool and AI directly selling to consumers, requiring that livestream sales be conducted by real people to enhance content authenticity and consumer trust.
TikTok Shop has officially banned the use of AI-generated voices in live broadcasts to enhance the authenticity of livestream content. This move aims to address the growing trust crisis surrounding AI-generated content on the platform, requiring sellers to use real human voices for livestream product promotion.
TikTok Shop has introduced new regulations prohibiting the use of AI-generated voices, pre-recorded audio, and static images in livestream and promotional videos. This move aims to enhance content authenticity and address declining consumer trust in AI-generated content.
Newegg has announced that its annual summer promotion 'FantasTech' will officially kick off on June 22.
eBay UK has launched an 'Easy Free Returns' program for auto parts category.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has formally launched an antitrust investigation into eBay's acquisition of the second-hand fashion platform Depop. The investigation focuses on whether this deal will weaken market competition, with results expected before August.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an antitrust investigation into eBay's $1.2 billion acquisition of second-hand fashion platform Depop, assessing the impact of the deal on competition in the UK market, which may affect eBay's global expansion and acquisition timeline.
TikTok Shop's mid-year sale in the U.S. has been advanced to cover consumer peaks like the World Cup, Father's Day, and Independence Day. The platform is focusing on promoting a 'live auction' model, encouraging merchants to participate through commission reductions and incentive policies; merchants are advised to prepare stock and optimize content strategies in advance.
eBay has updated its user agreement, primarily focusing on eBay Live shopping and custody logistics testing in the U.S. The new terms aim to provide legal support for upcoming logistics services; sellers need to pay attention to their impact on shipping processes.
eBay UK announced that starting June 8, 2026, a mandatory 'Easy Free Returns' policy will be enforced for eligible auto parts category items. Sellers will need to provide a minimum of 30 days for free returns, with eBay covering 50% of the return label costs as compensation.
TikTok Shop will adjust its payment settlement cycle on June 9, upgrading from the current three-tier system to a four-tier framework. The new policy offers settlement times ranging from 1 to 15 days based on store levels and risk assessments, aiming to provide more flexible funding support for sellers at different stages.
Amazon will implement a new FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) handling time policy on June 29, requiring sellers to ensure that the SKU handling times they set must align with actual shipping speeds. Non-compliant SKUs will be monitored by the system and may face adjustments, with sellers needing to keep their late shipment rates below 4%.
TikTok Shop's mid-year sale in the US will start early on June 18, focusing on a 'live auction' model, encouraging merchants to use high-scarcity products and interactive engagements to increase conversion.
Walmart's logistics policy upgrades aim to lower supply chain costs through 'door-to-door' pickup while tightening seller performance assessments, including delayed shipping rate as a hard metric and increased delivery timeliness requirements.
Newegg has announced its annual summer promotion, FantasTech, set to take place in late June, and will introduce price protection mechanisms to boost summer sales.
Walmart announced that its annual summer sale will begin on June 22, directly competing with Amazon's Prime Day. A significant change this year is the introduction of the 'Hot Deal Drops' mechanism, allowing popular products to be available to Walmart+ members first, with no restocking after inventory runs out, placing greater demands on sellers' inventory management and promotional timing.
TikTok Shop will update its payment settlement policy on June 9, upgrading the existing three-tier settlement system to a four-tier framework. The new policy introduces an 'Expedited Settlement' (3 calendar days) mode applicable to stores within the new store adjustment period, aiming to incentivize sellers to improve store performance and compliance through differentiated settlement cycles.