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Platform PolicyEcommercebytes

eBay Publishes 2026 Holiday-Season Selling Guide

EcommerceBytes reports that eBay has published its 2026 holiday-season selling guide and introduced combined shipping, bundle discounts, and adjustments to some U.S. Postal Service shipping rates.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Announces Q3 2026 Brand-Tool Updates

TikTok’s business blog announced third-quarter brand-product updates covering reach ads, self-service TopView booking, and geographic exclusion controls.

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eBay Tests Extended Bidding Mechanism for Auctions

eBay has recently tested an “Extended Bidding” mechanism in some overseas markets, including Australia, prompting discussion among buyers and sellers about changes to auction rules.

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Walmart to Use Tariff Refunds to Keep Prices Low

Walmart said it will use nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to reduce prices and has implemented more than 11,000 price rollbacks in U.S. stores and online.

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Walmart Releases Second-Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results

Walmart's earnings report showed that Walmart Connect advertising grew by about 38%, global membership-fee revenue posted double-digit growth, and Walmart.com was opened to international buyers.

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Amazon Restores Mandatory Arbitration Clause

Amazon has reinstated mandatory arbitration and class-action waiver provisions in its user agreement, while consumers may still use small claims court in certain circumstances.

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Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central

Amazon Adjusts 2026 FBA Fees for the U.S. Marketplace

Amazon has announced its 2026 U.S. marketplace fee adjustment plan, with FBA fulfillment fees increasing by an average of $0.08 per item and the overall increase remaining below 0.5%.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop U.S. Updates Partial Refund Policy

TikTok Shop U.S. now allows customer service representatives to initiate partial refunds on behalf of buyers in specific after-sales scenarios, without requiring buyers to return the products.

Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central

Amazon to Remove Featured Offer Seller Eligibility Threshold

Amazon plans to phase out Featured Offer seller eligibility requirements in stages beginning in July 2026, with coverage extending to stores worldwide by year-end. All candidate offers will undergo system evaluation.