Despite eBay's board previously rejecting the acquisition proposal, GameStop has announced it will continue with its bid for eBay while raising its profit expectations for the fiscal year 2026, indicating its commitment to business expansion.
Recent recalls of dietary supplements on major e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop due to safety concerns, reminding consumers and sellers to pay attention to platform recall notifications.
Amazon's Leo satellite internet project has made progress, with over 375 satellites launched into orbit. The project aims to build a global satellite network that directly challenges SpaceX's Starlink service.
China's Ministry of Commerce and State Administration for Market Regulation are soliciting public opinions on the draft revision of the E-commerce Law. The revision aims to improve platform responsibility rules and strengthen countermeasures in the cross-border e-commerce sector to protect domestic enterprises' rights.
TikTok Shop and Tokopedia in Indonesia are undergoing organizational restructuring, laying off about 450 technical staff. Parent company GoTo states this restructuring will not materially affect its financial profit, nor will it involve changes in e-commerce service fees.
Newegg has officially launched a conversational AI shopping experience, allowing users to complete the entire process from product search to order placement through natural language interactions, aiming to simplify the shopping process and improve conversion rates.
Walmart has signed a nuclear power supply agreement with Constellation to obtain about 176 megawatts from a nuclear plant in Illinois. This is the first agreement of its kind in the retail industry, demonstrating Walmart's commitment to sustainable energy.
Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a US investigation into the sale of illegal products on its platform. This event highlights the significant pressure cross-border e-commerce platforms face regarding intellectual property protection and compliance.
Amazon's continued expansion in rapid delivery has put immense pressure on competitors, resulting in a combined valuation loss of about $15 billion for companies like Eternal and Swiggy, showcasing the decisive role of logistics efficiency in e-commerce competition.
Despite being the fastest-growing e-commerce platform in the US, TikTok Shop's entry approval and compliance requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. Sellers face challenges in catalog management, logistics, and content compliance, and are advised to seek professional services to lower entry barriers.
Cross-border returns solution provider Return Helper has completed a $4 million Series A funding round aimed at expanding its AI-driven returns infrastructure to address the growing reverse logistics challenges in cross-border e-commerce.
TikTok Shop has officially launched the 'Image Link' feature in the U.S., allowing merchants to promote products by uploading images. This feature lowers the barrier for content creation, enabling conversions on recommendation and search pages without the need for short videos or live streams.
The South Korean presidential office has officially refuted the U.S. House Committee report alleging discrimination against a certain e-commerce giant, stating that the related accusations are unfounded.
The East African Community (EAC) is developing a unified cross-border data flow framework aimed at reducing compliance costs for businesses operating in multiple countries and promoting digital trade and e-commerce development within the region.
The U.S. Department of Justice's National Security Division has issued its first non-prosecution decision under the revised corporate enforcement policy, which encourages companies to voluntarily disclose violations and cooperate with investigations.
The US government has issued an executive order directing customs to strengthen enforcement on cross-border e-commerce imports, focusing on underreporting values, concealing origins, and using shell companies to evade tariffs.
As of July 1, the EU has removed the tariff exemption for low-value packages below €150 and will impose a €3 tariff per item according to customs classification. This move aims to combat false declarations, protect local EU businesses, and enhance the safety of imported goods.
TikTok Shop upgraded its compliance system in July to replace the traditional penalty points system with a dynamic Account Health Rating (AHR). The new system emphasizes real-time monitoring, making sellers responsible for the compliance of their content and that of associated influencers, with violations potentially leading to immediate account suspensions.
Amazon will implement a 75-character limit on product titles, excluding media categories, starting July 27. Non-compliant titles will be automatically modified by AI. Sellers need to utilize the new 'Product Highlights' field to supplement key information to prevent automatic modifications from affecting search ranking.
Walmart announced the acquisition of streaming TV advertising platform Vibe.co for $1.4 billion. This move aims to enhance Walmart's retail media capabilities by offering e-commerce sellers more efficient advertising options through self-service tools.