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Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop Updates Settlement Policy with Four-Tier Framework

TikTok Shop will implement a new settlement policy on June 9, using a four-tier framework to refine fund-recovery cycles. Mall stores and highly rated stores will receive faster settlements, improving sellers’ cash-flow experience.

Platform PolicyForbes

Amazon Moves Prime Day 2026 to June and Introduces Alexa AI Shopping Assistant

Amazon announced that its annual Prime Day will move to late June while retaining its four-day duration. The major change this year is deeper integration of Alexa AI for price tracking, automated purchasing, and personalized recommendations. Sellers should prepare product pages for AI-driven search and recommendation behavior.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop Updates Payment Settlement Policy with Four-Tier Settlement Framework

TikTok Shop will introduce a four-tier payment settlement framework on June 9. Settlement periods will vary according to store ratings, whether a store has completed its new-store adjustment period, and risk level. High-performing Mall stores may receive settlement in as little as one day, while high-risk stores will remain on a 15-day cycle.

Platform PolicyEcommercebytes

eBay Tests Managed Shipping in Selected U.S. Categories and Locations

eBay is set to update its User Agreement and test Managed Shipping in selected U.S. locations and categories. The move is intended to simplify sellers’ logistics operations, but has raised concerns about control over shipping costs and profit margins.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop Adjusts Payment Settlement Cycles and Introduces a Four-Tier Framework

TikTok Shop will implement a new payment settlement policy on June 9, using a four-tier framework to manage stores more precisely. Mall stores and high-performing stores will receive funds faster, while new or high-risk stores will have longer settlement cycles, encouraging quality sellers and reducing platform risk.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop Adjusts Payment Settlement Cycles, Introducing a Four-Tier Framework

TikTok Shop will introduce a new four-tier payment settlement framework on June 9, replacing the existing three-tier system. The new policy dynamically adjusts payout cycles based on store ratings, compliance records and operating stage: high-rated Mall sellers may settle in as little as one day, while high-risk stores may face longer delays.

Platform PolicyCNBC

Amazon Prime Day 2026 Set for June 23–26

Amazon has officially announced that Prime Day 2026 will take place in late June for four days. The move is intended to test consumer purchasing power with an earlier promotional schedule while addressing household budget pressure. Sellers will need to bring forward inventory and marketing plans and monitor the platform’s focus on essential goods and grocery categories.

Platform PolicyWalmart

Walmart Sale Set for June 22, Taking on Amazon Prime Day Head-On

Walmart will move its annual summer sale up to June 22, directly competing with Amazon Prime Day. In addition to matching the timing, the event will strengthen member loyalty through a Walmart+ “24-hour priority lock” feature. For cross-border sellers, late June will be one of the year’s most intense traffic battles, requiring advance preparation of inventory and promotion strategies.

Platform PolicyStcn

Xiaohongshu’s Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform Redshop Officially Launches in June

Xiaohongshu’s cross-border e-commerce platform Redshop officially launched in June 2026, initially using an invitation-only model and focusing on categories with distinctive Chinese cultural characteristics. The launch marks Xiaohongshu’s shift from taking content overseas to operating platform-based e-commerce overseas.

Platform PolicyChuhaiwang

Amazon U.S. to Require Electronic CPSC Certificate Filing from July 8

Amazon requires regulated consumer products shipped to U.S. FBA, including children’s products and apparel, to have electronic certificate filings completed before customs clearance. Failure to file on time may cause customs delays or rejection, so sellers must verify ASINs and prepare compliance documents in advance.

Platform PolicyEcommercebytes

eBay Releases June Seller Update with AI Dispute Handling and New Category Rules

eBay’s June update focuses on improving seller efficiency and compliance. The new AI dispute-defense feature can generate one-click responses to payment disputes, while coin sellers must standardize condition descriptions and all sellers now have access to a trading-card price analysis tool.

Platform PolicyEbrun

Amazon Disables Seller-Initiated Contact Function for Buyers Who Leave Negative Reviews

Amazon has broadly disabled the backend function that allowed sellers to proactively contact buyers who left negative reviews. Sellers can no longer directly communicate through on-site channels with buyers who gave 1–3-star ratings for after-sales remediation and must seek other compliant customer-service paths.

Platform PolicyWalmart

Walmart Upgrades Logistics with Door-to-Door Pickup and Performance Assessment

Walmart’s e-commerce platform has introduced multiple logistics and performance upgrades. WI’s first-mile service now offers door-to-door pickup to reduce supply-chain costs, while delivery-time requirements have tightened and late shipment rate has been added to seller performance assessments.