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ComplianceTaxation Customs

EU Cross-Border E-commerce New Regulation: Elimination of Low-Value Exemption Starting July 1

The EU officially implements customs reform, eliminating the tax exemption for packages valued below 150 euros. Starting July 1, 2026, all e-commerce packages entering the EU must pay customs duties. During a transition period (until July 2028), packages compliant with the IOSS framework will be subject to a fixed fee of 3 euros each, aimed at combating undervaluation practices and ensuring fair competition.

Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central

Amazon Removes Featured Offer Seller Qualification Restrictions

Amazon announces the gradual removal of seller qualification thresholds for the Featured Offer (golden shopping cart). Previously, this qualification was mainly based on seller performance metrics. With this adjustment, the system will automatically include all sellers' offers in the competition pool and rank them based on overall performance. This policy will be fully deployed globally by the end of 2026.

Market TrendsWalmart

Walmart Integrates Global Advertising Business to Boost Retail Media

Walmart announced the integration of its global advertising business to provide advertisers with a more cohesive global marketing experience through a unified technology platform and tools. Walmart aims to leverage its omnichannel retail data combined with online and offline touchpoints to provide brands with more precise audience targeting and marketing effectiveness evaluation, further solidifying its position in the retail media landscape.

ComplianceValueaddedresource

Amazon Settles with FTC for $2.25 Million

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle FTC allegations of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The FTC accused Amazon of failing to timely provide necessary records when handling fraud inquiries from identity theft victims. This settlement marks a further enforcement of data transparency and consumer protection requirements for e-commerce platforms.

Market TrendsMarketscale

Global E-commerce Market Expected to Double by 2035

According to a recent industry report, the global e-commerce market is expected to grow from $7.65 trillion in 2025 to $19.83 trillion by 2035. Key drivers of growth include mobile shopping, AI technology application, and the rise of D2C models. South America shows the strongest growth potential with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%.

Industry NewsTheregister

Amazon to Shut Down New User Registration for Mechanical Turk

Amazon confirmed that it will close the new user registration channel for its microtask crowdsourcing platform Mechanical Turk on July 30, 2026. The platform, which launched in 2005, was an important source for early AI training data. This adjustment indicates Amazon is scaling down non-core operations to focus resources on more strategically significant areas.

Market TrendsWalmart

Walmart and Sam's Club Launch Summer Price Rollback Promotion

Walmart and Sam's Club have announced the launch of a massive nationwide summer price rollback campaign, covering multiple categories including food, outdoor living products, toys, and clothing. Through the 'Rollbacks' strategy, Walmart aims to help consumers save money amid inflation and capture market share during the summer shopping season with pricing advantages.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop Seller Center Releases Latest Policy Update

TikTok Shop updated its seller policy on July 1, 2026. Sellers are advised to closely monitor the latest compliance requirements in the Seller Center to ensure their store operations align with the platform's current standards and avoid regulatory risks.

Market TrendsDigital Commerce 360

Ten E-Commerce Trends Defining 2026 for Online Retailers

The report indicates that the e-commerce industry is experiencing an evolution towards "agentic commerce" in 2026. Amazon tends to restrict third-party AI agents and reinforce its ecosystem, while Walmart collaborates with external platforms through data authorization, showing a clear divergence in AI application strategies.

Platform PolicyYoutube

Amazon Exits Fresh Business and eBay Bans AI Bots

Retail analysis indicates that Amazon is scaling back its fresh grocery stores and related payment technology investments, while eBay is taking strict measures to ban AI shopping bots to maintain fairness and authenticity in platform transactions.

Market TrendsThrivecommerce

Future Directions for Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and TikTok Shop in 2026

Analysis suggests that in 2026, the competitive focus of each platform is clear: Amazon emphasizes account health and compliance; Walmart's growth bottleneck lies in logistics execution capacity; eBay depends on refined promotional management; and TikTok Shop emphasizes creator relationships and the sustainability of live commerce.

ComplianceMerchize

Amazon's New Policy in 2026: Compliance Guide for POD Sellers

Amazon implemented significant logistics policy adjustments in early 2026, officially stopping FBA pre-processing and labeling services, and increased FBA-related fees. Sellers must complete or handle inventory preparation through third-party logistics (3PL).

Industry NewsPracticalecommerce

Ecommerce Tools and Services Update on May 27, 2026

Practical Ecommerce summarized the latest ecommerce tools, including platforms for B2B social media management and various solutions aimed at improving compliance, fulfillment efficiency, and AI anti-bot protection.

ComplianceCedcommerce

Amazon Policy Change: Preparation Work Sellers Need to Complete Before 2026

The report details Amazon's logistics policy coming into effect on January 1, 2026, which fully stops FBA pre-processing and labeling services. Sellers need to audit their logistics capabilities early and establish partnerships with third-party logistics providers to avoid inventory processing issues.

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Platform PolicyBakertillysee

EU Implements New Tariff Regulations for Low-Value E-Commerce Packages Starting July

The EU has officially canceled the tax exemption policy for low-value e-commerce packages. Starting July 2026, all goods imported from non-EU countries valued under 150 euros will be subject to a fixed tariff of 3 euros per item. This measure aims to eliminate competitive inequality between non-EU sellers and local EU businesses, requiring sellers to recalculate costs and optimize customs declaration data.

Industry NewsEcommercebytes

eBay Confirms Seller Feedback Glitch

eBay has confirmed a technical fault in its feedback system (ALERT16721), resulting in discrepancies in positive, neutral, and negative feedback counts across different reporting periods. Some sellers have also reported delays or failures with the automatic feedback feature. The platform is currently investigating and is working on a fix.

Industry NewsTheregister

Amazon will close its Mechanical Turk marketplace to new customers on July 30, 2026

Amazon has announced it will close new customer registrations for its Mechanical Turk microtask crowdsourcing platform on July 30, 2026. Since its launch in 2005, the platform has been primarily used for tasks requiring human involvement, and this adjustment marks Amazon's contraction in non-core businesses amid its AI automation transformation.

ComplianceThedallasexpress

Walmart settles $13M Texas lawsuit over Spark Driver pay misrepresentation

Walmart has agreed to pay $13 million to settle a lawsuit in Texas regarding misleading claims about its Spark Driver delivery platform pay. The lawsuit alleged that Walmart engaged in inappropriate behavior concerning the calculation and transparency of driver pay, and the settlement aims to resolve the legal dispute.

Industry NewsGeekwire

Amazon Carbon Emissions Surge 16%, Sticks to Net Zero Pledge

Amazon's latest sustainability report reveals a 16% surge in carbon emissions, driven by the expansion of AI data centers. Despite environmental pressures, Amazon reaffirms its long-term commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, continuing investments in green energy infrastructure.