On the first day of Amazon's Prime Day in 2026, sales reached $8.3 billion, a 5.3% year-on-year increase, setting an annual single-day online spending record. Data indicates that consumers favored essentials and high-value products, with the event extending to four days.
eBay's board has officially rejected GameStop's acquisition offer, citing a lack of credibility and alignment with the company's long-term strategy. eBay aims to continue operations as an independent company and focus on its current growth plans.
TikTok Shop is emerging as a key sales and innovation channel for food and beverage brands. Giants like Pepsi are leveraging platform data to gain consumer insights and quickly test new products through social commerce, achieving significant sales growth.
Amazon's new handling time rules for Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) orders went into effect at the end of June. Sellers who do not enable the 'automatic handling time' feature must ensure SKU-level handling times are accurate, or Amazon will take over that setting.
With the EU removing customs duty exemptions for packages under €150, logistics experts warn UK and non-EU sellers that cross-border returns may trigger double taxation events. Sellers need to reassess the compliance of their return processes to avoid additional tax costs.
The EU has officially implemented a new duty for small parcels imported from non-EU countries. Every cross-border e-commerce parcel valued below €150, regardless of product category, will incur a fixed duty of €3. This measure aims to eliminate unfair competition arising from previous tax exemptions and enhance compliance oversight of imported goods.
A 10% temporary tariff introduced in the US market will expire on July 24, potentially affecting the cost structure of related imported goods. At the same time, Amazon has announced a global promotion of passwordless login functionality in July to enhance shopping convenience and account security for users.
Payment service provider Checkout.com has partnered with the travel platform Agoda to optimize global transactions using AI-driven payment infrastructure. By employing real-time web data for smart routing, the system significantly reduces failure rates in cross-border payments and enhances fund processing efficiency.
Financial industry experts point out that asset tokenisation technology is expected to address liquidity bottleneck issues in cross-border payments. While most SWIFT cross-border payments currently reach the receiving bank within 10 minutes, delays in the 'last mile' settlements remain a major barrier to enhancing user experience.
Walmart has recently intensified compliance reviews of product claims made by third-party sellers. The platform requires sellers to ensure product descriptions and functionality claims are highly consistent with actual product performance to reduce consumer complaints and legal risks from false advertising.
Amazon is rolling out a new listing optimization strategy, recommending sellers to keep titles under 75 characters and use the new 'Item Highlights' module to showcase key selling points. This initiative aims to enhance reading experience and conversion rates on mobile searches.
Walmart Global eCommerce officially launched the “Qianlima” seller recruitment program to support sellers expanding overseas through four major benefits. New sellers will receive commission reductions, WFS logistics discounts, and advertising subsidies to help them enter North American and Latin American markets at lower cost.
With the implementation of the EU tariff policy on small packages, the cross-border logistics industry is facing significant adjustments. Logistics providers warn that the elevated customs declaration requirements will directly affect the logistics costs and efficiency of cross-border e-commerce, necessitating a reassessment of supply chain costs by sellers.
Industry analysis indicates that relying solely on Amazon as a sales channel poses significant risks. By expanding business to platforms like TikTok Shop and Walmart, sellers can achieve growth of up to 119%. Multi-channel strategies have become a survival rule for cross-border e-commerce in 2026.
As of July 1, the EU has introduced a fixed tariff of 3 euros on non-EU imports valued under 150 euros, aimed at removing prior tax exemptions and protecting local retailers from unfair competition.
TikTok Shop has introduced a 'Creator Sample Scoring' system that moves away from relying solely on follower counts or GMV, instead dynamically scoring creators based on their fulfillment performance and content quality, which directly affects their access to samples.
TikTok Shop has partnered with Malaysian government agencies to provide freight subsidies and discount vouchers, aiming to reduce consumer living costs and support local SMEs while increasing platform penetration in Southeast Asia.
In response to the rapid expansion of TikTok Shop, Shopee has announced a deep partnership with Meta and YouTube to leverage affiliate marketing mechanisms, transforming social media traffic directly into e-commerce sales to solidify its position in the Southeast Asian market.
Newegg introduces a new conversational AI shopping assistant that allows users to describe their needs in natural language and modify budget, specifications, or swap accessories in real-time, improving the efficiency of purchasing professional electronic products.
Multiple brands have successfully expanded internationally through TikTok Shop, focusing on a blend of localized marketing, influencer partnerships, and omnichannel operations to leverage traffic benefits in different markets and build brand recognition rapidly.