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Walmart Sets Summer Sale for June 22, Adds Member-Only Deal Drops

Walmart announced that its annual summer sale will begin on June 22, directly competing with Amazon Prime Day. This year’s major change is the introduction of “Hot Deal Drops,” under which popular products will initially be available exclusively to Walmart+ members on the first day; once inventory sells out, it will not be replenished, placing greater demands on sellers’ inventory management and promotional timing.

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TikTok Shop Adjusts Payout Settlement Periods, Introducing a Four-Tier Framework on June 9

TikTok Shop will update its payout settlement policy on June 9, upgrading the existing three-tier settlement system to a four-tier framework. The new policy introduces an “Accelerated Settlement” option with a three-calendar-day period for stores that have passed the new-store adjustment period. The move aims to encourage sellers to improve store performance and compliance through differentiated settlement periods.

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eBay US to Introduce Unified Delivery Model with Mandatory Platform Shipping

eBay’s US site is set to introduce a new logistics policy requiring sellers to ship with platform-designated labels. The change will alter shipping-fee settlement, while eBay will intervene in logistics disputes and provide protection for lost or damaged shipments. Sellers should adjust their shipping settings promptly to comply.

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TikTok Shop Issues Mandatory Shelf-Life and Expiration Rules

On June 5, TikTok Shop formally issued mandatory shelf-life and expiration-management rules for sensitive categories including food, beauty products, dietary supplements, and medical devices. Sellers must comply with the platform’s labeling and product-shelf-life requirements or risk delistings, traffic restrictions, or account penalties. Sellers in the relevant categories should immediately audit inventory to ensure that all listed products meet the latest compliance standards.

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TikTok Shop Updates Settlement Policy, Introducing a Four-Tier Settlement Framework

TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier settlement system from June 9. The rules will dynamically adjust payout cycles based on store performance, such as Mall status and ratings, as well as risk level. For sellers, payout speed will be directly linked to store compliance and operational quality, while highly rated stores may benefit from faster cash flow.

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Walmart Shareholders Reject Proposal to Disclose AI’s Impact on Employees

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.

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eBay Launches Issue Resolution Center and Updates Policies

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.

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eBay Releases June Seller Update with AI Dispute Handling and Trading Card Pricing Tools

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.

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eBay June Seller Update Introduces AI Payment Dispute Handling and Trading Card Pricing Tool

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.

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eBay June Seller Update Introduces AI Payment Dispute Handling

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.

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TikTok Shop U.S. Adjusts Settlement Cycles, Effective June 9

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.

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Amazon Extends Prime Day Deal Submission Deadline to June 9

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.

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TikTok Shop U.S. Adjusts Fulfillment Performance Policy

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.

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eBay Australia Launches Commission-Free C2C Selling Policy

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.

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TikTok Shop Updates Payout Cycle and Introduces Four-Tier Settlement Framework

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.

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Walmart Launches 30-Minute Express Delivery for In-Store Subway Restaurants

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.

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Amazon Sets 2026 Prime Day for June 23–26

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.