Asset management firm Assenagon has significantly reduced its stake in cross-border e-commerce solution provider Global-e Online. Moreover, company insiders have also conducted large-scale sell-offs recently. This movement in the capital market reflects a reassessment of growth expectations for cross-border e-commerce service providers by investors.
Analysts indicate that Amazon is planning to develop in-house processors for its consumer electronics. This move aims to enhance hardware performance and reduce costs through vertical integration. For sellers or developers reliant on Amazon’s hardware ecosystem (such as Echo, Fire TV), this could mean potential changes in device compatibility and performance in the future.
TikTok Shop collaborates with the Malaysian Ministry of Domestic Trade and Living Costs (KPDN) to alleviate the burden on consumers through shipping rebates and discounts. This initiative not only enhances the platform's local activity but also provides increased traffic support for local merchants.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen announced he is waiving his performance-based compensation to focus on pushing the acquisition of eBay. Although eBay previously rejected the proposal, GameStop continues to show strong acquisition interest. This incident could have far-reaching implications for eBay's future strategy and market positioning.
Total Nutrition has expanded its recall of Moringa capsules and powder products due to reported salmonella contamination risk from its raw material supplier. The products are sold on various platforms including Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Walmart, and relevant sellers must immediately check their inventory and remove the items.
After Prime Day, Amazon introduced a promotion where Prime members can enjoy a fuel discount of 50 cents per gallon through their BP Earnify account from July 2 to July 5, aimed at maintaining user engagement post-event.
Despite the sufficient supply of digital version of GTA 6, there has been a surge of high-priced resales on eBay, with some sellers offering pre-order slots at prices far exceeding the retail price.
Walmart has recently made partial adjustments to the shopping cart rules used for online order picking in stores, placing employee safety above picking efficiency to optimize in-store operations.
The EU has officially canceled the tariff exemption policy for low-value e-commerce packages. Starting July 1, 2026, all goods imported from outside the EU, valued below €150, will be subject to a fixed tariff of €3 per item. This measure aims to regulate the cross-border e-commerce market and ensure fair competition, prompting sellers to adjust pricing strategies and cost accounting in a timely manner.
Maersk's latest report indicates that the North American shipping peak season has arrived early, with June imports expected to grow 14.3% year-on-year. The primary reason is that retailers are restocking inventory ahead of schedule to avoid tariff risks and seasonal surcharges. Supply chain pressures remain significant on specific routes and inland corridors.
As of today, the EU has officially removed the tax exemption on small parcels, imposing a fixed tariff of €3 on imported goods valued under €150. This move aims to balance domestic manufacturing with cross-border imports, significantly increasing logistics costs for cross-border sellers, particularly compliance costs for multi-SKU orders.
Vietnam's new e-commerce law took effect on July 1, aiming to regulate the digital marketplace by strengthening platform responsibilities. Platforms are required to verify seller identities and disclose transaction conditions while establishing a comprehensive consumer complaint and refund mechanism, which will raise compliance standards in Vietnam's e-commerce market.
AMD is reportedly planning to raise the prices of its Radeon graphics cards by 10% in July. This price adjustment primarily affects new orders and may have a cascading effect on the cost structure for sellers in the electronics category, suggesting that relevant sellers should prepare for stocking and pricing adjustments in advance.
Amazon launched several updates to Seller Central in June focusing on optimizing listing displays. The most significant change mandates product titles to be limited to 75 characters, introducing the 'Item Highlights' feature that provides an additional 125-character description. Sellers are required to use AI tools for compliance adjustments to enhance mobile shopping experience.
Amazon significantly raised the delivery speed thresholds for the Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP) program, with new rules taking effect on July 6. Different size tiers (standard, oversized, extra-large) have varying degrees of delivery time requirements tightened. Sellers need to reassess their logistics networks to meet the new Prime badge evaluation standards.
TikTok Shop will enforce a new policy starting July 1 requiring all creators and sellers to submit tax information and introduce an enhanced creator verification mechanism based on NFC technology. This initiative aims to improve platform compliance and combat fraudulent accounts and tax violations.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its 2026 Top 100 Retailers list showing Walmart again ranked first due to its strong retail performance. This list reflects the resilience of the retail industry amid economic challenges and highlights the importance of omnichannel strategies.
eBay announces seller protection measures for the July 4th holiday.
eBay implements new standardized sizing requirements for clothing and footwear categories.
The EU Council has decided to impose a fixed €3 customs duty on e-commerce packages valued under €150 starting from July 1, 2026, aimed at combating unfair competition and enhancing consumer safety.