Major U.S. parcel carriers and Amazon Shipping are entering the 2026 peak-season surcharge period, with some fees taking effect as early as September and continuing through January 2027.
Starting September 10, 2026, eligible US orders generated during livestreams will use LIVE flat-rate shipping when both actual and dimensional weight are below 5 pounds.
US sellers must complete picking, packing, and valid tracking-number entry within the required handling time and meet last-mile deadlines and a 95% on-time delivery rate for different shipping services.
Starting November 2, 2026, certain high-safety-risk categories must carry commercial liability insurance at the required limits even if monthly sales are no more than $10,000.
Starting January 11, 2027, most product bundles sold under a single ASIN must be packaged by the original manufacturer or brand owner, subject to certain exceptions.
UK sellers can import information through an Amazon product URL, but only one product at a time; sellers remain responsible for intellectual property and product compliance.
For You Days will run in phases from September 14 to October 6, with a £4,000 prize pool.
Subscribe & Save allows sellers to offer 5% to 20% discounts on repeat-purchase products across multiple categories.
Eligible sellers can expand to multiple European markets through a single Seller Centre account, subject to eligibility, market availability, and platform review.
Sellers can manage products, prices, inventory, and Listings across seven markets in Seller Center, but cross-market management does not automatically grant selling eligibility.
TikTok and LiveRamp analyzed 74 film marketing studies, focusing on the relationship among ad exposure, content formats and actual ticket purchases.
eMarketer data shows that Amazon significantly outpaced Walmart in US unique visitors, while TikTok Shop’s US annual sales are projected to reach $23.41 billion.
From July 1, 2026, eBay adjusted selling fees and seller-performance-related fees in selected markets; sellers that fail to meet platform performance expectations may incur higher additional transaction fees.
TikTok Shop U.S. adjusted forward-shipping refunds for buyer-responsible returns: the delivery fee is generally no longer refunded, while returns caused by sellers or logistics issues may still qualify for a refund.
TikTok Shop U.S. may impose points deductions, product restrictions, fund holds, privilege removal, or store closure based on the nature, severity, frequency of violations, and seller performance.
Amazon will expand an advanced manufacturing facility in Texas with Wiwynn, creating nearly 1,000 jobs by the end of 2027 and producing server systems and racks for data centers.
Amazon announced that Shop the Show will expand to more than 8,000 titles and add a Shop tab and the Amazon Lens-powered Shop the Scene feature.
Spot ocean freight rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast fell about 1% month over month to approximately $7,569 per FEU, but remained elevated overall.
U.S. retailers expect September to be one of the busiest import months of the year, potentially putting pressure on vessel space, ports, and inland transportation.
SCMP is tracking changes in U.S.-China trade, tariffs, and electronics supply chains. Cross-border sellers should verify country of origin, HS codes, and import declaration responsibilities.