TikTok Shop is testing a new seller backend that replaces the traditional menu-based dashboard with an interactive interface powered by 5 AI smart assistants, each responsible for inventory and product selection, advertising, promotions, customer service, and order management. Sellers can manage daily operations through conversational interaction.
Amazon Canada officially terminated its FBA Prep service on July 1, 2026. Sellers will need to handle pre-inbound tasks such as labeling and packaging themselves or seek third-party logistics providers to ensure smooth warehouse entry of their goods.
Recent tests by Walmart show that shopping conversion rates within the ChatGPT chat interface are significantly lower than on its own e-commerce site. This data has prompted Walmart to reassess its 'in-chat shopping' strategy, leaning towards using AI as a traffic generation tool that directs users to its own platform for final transactions.
Latest data shows that traffic driven to U.S. retail websites by AI tools (like chatbots and AI browsers) has surged by 693.4% year-on-year. Generative AI has become an indispensable assistant in consumers' shopping journeys, reshaping the logic of e-commerce traffic acquisition.
Walmart has recently adjusted its rules for picker cart usage in stores. The previous increase in cart capacity aimed at enhancing picking efficiency raised safety concerns among employees, prompting Walmart to partially retract its guidelines and prioritize employee safety over order processing volume.
China plans to revise the E-commerce Law for the first time, aiming to strengthen regulation on live streaming e-commerce, social e-commerce, and cross-border e-commerce. The draft clarifies platform responsibilities in organizing transactions and includes live streamers in a collaborative governance framework while formulating countermeasures for actions that disrupt domestic market order during cross-border e-commerce activities.
eBay US has officially launched its third-quarter heavy goods promotion plan. This event is aimed at invited sellers, offering cashback of up to 80%, designed to incentivize sellers to enhance sales performance of large items ahead of the busy season.
Swift announced its blockchain shared ledger is ready, aiming to support banks in 24/7 cross-border payments. The system will serve as a 'security orchestration layer' for bank tokenized deposits, helping banks facilitate funds transfer outside business hours and enhancing payment efficiency in cross-border trade.
At the recent Transport Logistic & Air Cargo exhibition in China, industry leaders emphasized the impact of technology, geopolitical factors, and sustainability on the reshaping of global supply chains. Logistics companies are striving to build more resilient cross-border networks to tackle the increasingly complex international trade environment.
Tanzania has revised its VAT rules, transferring VAT obligations from digital service providers to platform operators. This means that digital markets and related platforms will be responsible for collecting, reporting, and paying VAT, even when services are provided by third parties. Related companies will need to assess their compliance obligations locally.
With the acceleration of cross-border e-commerce and digital trade, the risks of data breaches and online fraud have surged. Experts suggest that countries should shift from traditional administrative management to a risk-based data governance model to address the legal challenges posed by cross-border data flows and protect the rights of businesses and consumers.
TikTok Shop Vietnam will require sellers to upload official advertising confirmation documents when promoting specific products during live broadcasts, in accordance with local new e-commerce laws.
TikTok Shop integrates resources from Korean beauty brands and leverages a creator-driven content ecosystem to further develop the beauty vertical. The campaign aims to improve user engagement and conversion rates in markets like the Philippines through live streaming and exclusive shopping experiences.
TikTok Shop US introduces cost-saving incentives for the Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) service aimed at alleviating shipping cost pressures for sellers. This initiative enhances platform logistics efficiency and encourages more sellers to utilize official fulfillment services, which improves consumer shopping experiences.
The eBay Foundation appointed Priya Suri as a new board member, aiming to leverage her expertise in human resources and strategy to further enhance eBay's influence in community building and social responsibility.
This article outlines the onboarding process and compliance key points for TikTok Shop in 2026. Sellers must ensure the accuracy of business information, tax documents, and qualification certificates during the application process to avoid application rejection due to compliance issues.
Despite TikTok Shop's rapid growth in the U.S., becoming one of the fastest-growing channels in retail history, performance within the platform is highly polarized. The vast majority of stores failed to make sales, with only a few top merchants and creators capturing most of the market share, creating significant competition and customer acquisition challenges for new sellers.
Amazon recently raised funds by issuing nearly $25 billion in long-term bonds, indicating the company's ongoing commitment to increasing capital investment in AI data centers and logistics infrastructure to strengthen its long-term competitive advantage in cloud services and e-commerce.
TikTok Shop consolidates Korean beauty brands through the ‘Seoul Glow’ campaign, leveraging creator-driven content and live sales models to further solidify its market position in the beauty sector. The campaign aims to enhance the user experience in discovering and purchasing beauty products through targeted content marketing.
TikTok Shop's book category in the UK shows strong performance, achieving a 250% year-on-year growth. Benefiting from the active #BookTok community and the popularity of live sales models, TikTok Shop has become an important channel for book sales in the UK, successfully transforming online community influence into actual purchasing power.