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Walmart announced that this summer it will offer 30-minute express delivery through in-store Subway restaurants at about 1,400 locations across the United States, further strengthening its on-demand retail delivery network as it competes with Amazon and other rivals in the local commerce market.
Amazon has officially announced that this year’s Prime Day will begin on June 23 and run for four days. The event is earlier than in previous years and twice as long. For sellers, it is a key opportunity to clear inventory and increase sales, as well as a window into consumer purchasing power and willingness to spend amid current inflation.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier settlement policy from June 9, designed to improve sellers’ access to funds. Based on store level, compliance performance, and risk assessment, settlement periods will be set at 1, 3, 8, or 15 days. Sellers should adjust cash-flow planning according to their store ratings.
The White House announced stronger customs enforcement, including higher importer bond requirements and stricter compliance reviews for low-value imports, particularly in areas involving supply-chain security and prohibited-goods controls.
TikTok Shop has updated its logistics policy by adjusting FBT rates and introducing packaging-reduction incentives to encourage sellers to optimize logistics costs. It has also introduced mandatory deposits for the fresh-produce category to protect consumers.
Temu is upgrading its advertising strategy and will fully shift to storewide ROAS bidding. Sellers must plan advertising budgets based on expected storewide ROAS, while single-product promotion will gradually be phased out.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier payment settlement system on June 9. Based on store level and risk assessment, settlement cycles will be set at 1, 3, 8 or 15 days. Mall merchants and highly rated stores will receive faster access to funds, while high-risk stores will retain longer cycles.
Amazon has officially scheduled Prime Day 2026 for June 23–26, a four-day event, with Deal submissions due by June 9. Sellers should prepare inventory and promotions in advance.
TikTok Shop will adjust its settlement cycles from June 9, replacing the existing three-tier system with four tiers. Based on store level, compliance performance, and risk assessment, settlement timing will be set at 1, 3, 8, or 15 days to reward strong stores while managing high-risk accounts.
TikTok Shop will adjust its settlement policy from June 9, upgrading the existing three-tier system to four tiers. Based on store ratings, risk levels, and operating tenure, settlement cycles will be set at 1, 3, 8, or 15 days to reward high-performing sellers.
SHEIN will block the gray-market practice of shipping via “export addresses” at the end of June and require U.S. sellers to use platform-partner logistics. The move is expected to significantly affect sellers relying on third-party overseas warehouses or virtual warehouses, who must quickly switch to platform-certified logistics.
eBay Australia has officially launched a commission-free selling promotion for C2C transactions in an effort to attract more individual sellers by lowering barriers. While the move is intended to stimulate market growth, some industry commentators have questioned the return on its marketing investment.
Amazon announced that Prime Day 2026 will move to late June while retaining last year’s four-day format. The change is intended to avoid other global summer events and address tighter consumer spending amid economic uncertainty by offering deeper discounts on groceries and household essentials.
TikTok Shop has updated its FBT (Fulfilled by TikTok) shipping rate card and introduced a “Ship in Own Container” (SIOC) incentive program to reduce sellers’ packaging costs. The Seller Center also now integrates commercial insurance solutions.
TikTok Shop will introduce a new four-tier settlement framework from June 9, replacing the current three-tier system. Settlement cycles will be adjusted dynamically based on store level, compliance performance, and risk assessment, with settlement possible as soon as one day after order delivery.
eBay is testing its “Managed Shipping” service in the U.S. The model aims to simplify sellers’ fulfillment processes by having the platform manage shipping labels and costs, similar to its logistics strategy in the U.K.
eBay has published an updated User Agreement introducing rules for eBay Live and provisions for potentially expanding Managed Shipping across the U.S. Although Managed Shipping is currently being tested in limited regions and categories, the update indicates that the platform is moving toward a more managed fulfillment model. Sellers should monitor future mandatory changes and assess their impact on shipping processes and costs.
eBay has updated its User Agreement, focusing on eBay Live shopping, U.S. Managed Shipping provisions, and changes to its arbitration policy. The new rules take effect on June 28, 2026, to establish a framework for emerging platform businesses and improve dispute resolution.
eBay issued a June user-agreement update covering eBay Live rules, managed-shipping tests in the U.S. market, and changes to arbitration policies. The changes aim to regulate live-selling activity and further standardize logistics fulfillment.
Amazon has released a behind-the-scenes report on how it prepares its operations for its major annual shopping events. The report highlights automation innovations and workforce scheduling strategies at fulfillment centers to maintain delivery efficiency during peak shopping periods.