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Amazon has officially announced that this year’s Prime Day will begin on June 23 and last four days. A key feature is the deep integration of Alexa AI, which will help consumers discover products, set price alerts, and make automatic purchases, directly changing how sellers acquire traffic and drive conversions.
Walmart has integrated in-store restaurant delivery into its Express Delivery service, starting with Subway. Customers can order through the Walmart app or website and receive meals in as little as 30 minutes, reinforcing Walmart’s positioning as a one-stop lifestyle platform.
Amazon has set the dates for Prime Day in advance and emphasized that its AI shopping assistant Rufus has become a core driver of product discovery. Sellers must optimize listings for AI search logic within the next three weeks or face difficulty acquiring traffic.
eBay’s June seller update introduces an AI-assisted payment dispute feature to help sellers handle chargebacks more efficiently. The Trading Card Price Guide is now available to all sellers on the US site, while new condition requirements apply to the Coins category.
Walmart shareholders rejected a proposal at the annual meeting that would have required the company to report on AI’s impact on employees. Meanwhile, Walmart continues to advance its automation strategy, with automated systems handling more than 50% of ecommerce orders and significantly reducing logistics and fulfillment costs.
From June 1, Amazon will fully upgrade its ASIN creation policy, requiring all third-party sellers and vendors to obtain formal authorization from brand owners through the “Reseller” role before creating new ASINs. The measure aims to combat unauthorized listing hijacking and improve product information accuracy.
eBay will update its User Agreement on June 28, introducing policies for Managed Shipping and eBay Live livestreaming. The update also revises arbitration terms, giving users the right in certain circumstances to choose small claims court instead of mandatory arbitration.
eBay is testing managed shipping in selected categories and locations in the United States, aiming to centrally manage shipping labels and delivery costs while improving sellers’ fulfillment experience and buyer satisfaction.
TikTok Shop will revise its payment settlement policy on June 9, upgrading the existing three-tier settlement system to four tiers. Most established sellers will automatically enter a three-day “accelerated settlement” mode, while eligible TikTok Shop Mall sellers can receive one-day “express settlement,” significantly improving cash-flow turnover.
Amazon officially announced that its 2026 Prime Day will take place in late June and last four days. The event integrates Alexa AI to provide personalized recommendations, price alerts, and historical price information.
TikTok Shop will update its settlement policy on June 9, introducing a four-tier settlement system with different settlement cycles based on store performance and risk indicators. The change is expected to improve cash flow for high-performing sellers.
Shopee has upgraded its cross-border store advertising system by introducing view-based billing and optimizing its attribution logic. The changes are intended to track advertising conversions more comprehensively and help sellers assess campaign ROI more accurately.
Amazon has officially announced that Prime Day 2026 will run for four days, from June 23 to 26. The event is earlier than in previous years, and Amazon has already launched some preview discounts across categories including electronics and home goods. Sellers need to adjust inventory and marketing schedules to accommodate the tighter preparation window.
TikTok has launched a standalone app called Pro Events to boost participation in major events such as the World Cup through gamified interactions. Users can earn “Stars” by searching hashtags, visiting digital hubs, and sharing content, then redeem them for official merchandise or TikTok Shop coupons. The initiative aims to deepen community engagement and increase platform activity through incentives.
Walmart has launched in-store restaurant delivery on its app and website, with Subway as the first participating brand. Delivery can take as little as 30 minutes, improving convenience for customers.
Amazon has officially announced that its 2026 Prime Day sale will begin on June 23 and run for four days. The event will focus on groceries and household essentials as consumers cut spending amid economic uncertainty, using high-frequency necessities to attract traffic.
TikTok Shop US announced that its mid-year sale will run from June 8 to July 3. The platform will use new features such as livestream auctions to help sellers increase traffic and conversions.
Shopee Singapore has lowered the minimum spend for its sitewide door-to-door free-shipping voucher to $10, aiming to stimulate order conversion by reducing buyers’ purchase decision costs.
Etsy has recently reopened seller onboarding to Chinese sellers through targeted invitations. Entry requirements have been eased, allowing individual sellers to register with only an identity card and without an overseas company entity.
Amazon announced that its annual Prime Day will move to late June while maintaining a four-day duration. This year’s event will focus on groceries and household essentials and introduce Alexa AI features for price tracking, automated ordering and personalized product selection, targeting price-sensitive consumers amid economic uncertainty.