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TikTok Shop will introduce a new settlement policy from June 9, dividing settlement cycles into four tiers. The policy adds an accelerated settlement model and differentiates settlement timing by store type, including Mall and new stores, to improve sellers’ cash-flow efficiency.
Walmart shareholders rejected an annual-meeting proposal that would have required disclosure of how artificial intelligence affects employees’ working conditions. Despite concerns about pressure and burnout related to AI-driven performance evaluations, Walmart continues its automation strategy and is expanding its fast-delivery network, including 30-minute delivery through in-store Subway locations.
eBay has launched an Issue Resolution Center to help sellers handle account violations and listing-compliance issues more quickly. The platform is also continuing to update its payment terms and strengthen seller protections.
eBay’s June update focuses on improving seller efficiency and compliance. The platform has launched the AI-powered Intelligent Dispute Defense feature, which supports one-click responses to payment disputes. Its trading card pricing tool is also now widely available, helping sellers track market trends in real time. In addition, coin-category sellers must provide standardized condition information starting in mid-June, or their listings may be affected.
eBay released its June seller update, highlighted by the Intelligent Dispute Defense feature, which allows sellers to use AI-generated responses to handle payment disputes. The trading card pricing tool is now fully available, while coin-category sellers must complete standardized condition updates by mid-June to remain compliant.
eBay released its June seller update, highlighted by an AI-powered payment dispute handling tool and a pricing reference tool for trading card sellers. Coin-category sellers must also complete standardized listing updates by mid-month.
TikTok Shop U.S. has updated its settlement policy, upgrading the previous three-tier settlement structure to four tiers. The new rules more precisely differentiate fund-release speeds based on store level, compliance performance, and whether a store has passed the new-store probation period. High-performing Mall stores can receive settlement in as little as one day, while high-risk or noncompliant stores will retain longer settlement cycles. The move is intended to use financial incentives to encourage sellers to improve store ratings and operational compliance.
Amazon extended the promotion submission deadline for Prime Day 2026 to June 9, giving sellers more preparation time. The platform also updated its keyword tracking tool to support data analysis by marketplace time zone.
TikTok Shop U.S. will optimize its fulfillment assessment mechanism from June 8, focusing on removing penalty points for delivery delays and allowing sellers to appeal carrier scan omissions.
eBay Australia has officially launched a commission-free C2C selling initiative to attract more individual sellers by lowering barriers to entry, while the market remains cautious about the impact of its marketing investment and buyer growth.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier payout structure from June 9. The adjustment provides differentiated settlement cycles based on store performance and risk level. High-performing Mall stores can receive payouts in as little as one day, while stores that have not passed the new-store adjustment period will use the standard eight-day cycle. The change requires sellers to pay closer attention to store ratings and compliance performance to optimize cash flow.
Walmart announced that its delivery network will provide 30-minute express delivery for approximately 1,400 Subway restaurants located inside its stores. The move aims to further strengthen its competitiveness in on-demand delivery and enhance the overall service capabilities of its physical stores.
Amazon announced that its 2026 Prime Day will be held earlier, in late June, while retaining the four-day promotion format introduced last year. The change is intended to avoid global sporting events and commemorative dates while testing consumer spending earlier in the promotional calendar. Sellers will need to move up inventory and advertising schedules to prepare for the earlier traffic peak.
Amazon announced that 2026 Prime Day will take place in late June, ahead of the World Cup and U.S. Independence Day-related traffic competition. The four-day event requires sellers to adjust inventory and promotional schedules in advance.
TikTok Shop has recently introduced multiple policy updates. The U.S. market is revising fulfillment performance requirements, Southeast Asia is updating payment cycles, and the platform has intensified account enforcement.
Lazada Vietnam announced an infrastructure fee of VND 3,000 per order for non-LazMall cross-border sellers to improve platform services.
Walmart has launched delivery from in-store restaurants, beginning with Subway. Customers can order through the Walmart app or website and receive deliveries within 30 minutes, with restaurant orders eligible to be combined with existing Walmart Express Delivery orders.
Amazon will move its annual Prime Day to late June to avoid competing for traffic with the World Cup and U.S. Independence Day. The event is expected to boost sales in appliances and home-related categories and could trigger simultaneous price competition among other e-commerce platforms.
eBay introduced several seller-tool updates in June, including AI assistance for handling payment disputes to improve after-sales processing efficiency.
The eBay seller community has recently discussed sales volatility and how to address market uncertainty amid platform policy changes. Sellers are focusing on listing optimization, improving product selection and using platform tools, while closely monitoring the impact of eBay’s logistics policy updates on their businesses.