Recently, supplement products on multiple e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop, were recalled due to safety compliance issues. The platforms are strengthening their review of health-related products, and sellers need to ensure product compliance.
Amazon announced fuel and grocery discounts for Prime members during the Independence Day period, aiming to further enhance member loyalty and stimulate consumption through combined offline and online promotions.
Amazon announced that its $100 million 'Right Now Climate Fund' is now operational, aiming to support nature conservation and ecological restoration projects worldwide, further advancing its sustainability strategy.
Visa officially launches the Visa Destinations platform, aiming to meet consumer demand for experiential spending by integrating travel, shopping, and cultural experiences. The platform promotes cross-border digital commerce through partnerships with global collaborators.
E-commerce risk management and fraud intelligence platform Riskified announces the appointment of Ronen Assia as an independent director. This move aims to strengthen the company's positioning in financial infrastructure and global strategy, enhancing its competitiveness in the e-commerce risk management sector.
Shopify has recently taken action to remove e-cigarettes and related vapor products from its platform. This move has been praised by relevant authorities, indicating a tightening of the platform's compliance and social responsibility measures.
The report indicates that Japan, as a major global e-commerce market, is expected to surpass $200 billion in sales by 2026. For cross-border sellers, the pursuit of quality, authenticity, and excellent customer service by Japanese consumers presents key opportunities for brands going overseas.
Shopify loyalty platform GetJacked has formed a global strategic partnership with adjoe to convert approximately $2 billion in annual gaming advertising demand into revenue for Shopify merchants' loyalty programs, helping merchants improve user retention.
Digital commerce agency Mira Commerce has officially launched ForgeB2B, a website performance accelerator designed for B2B e-commerce to help enterprises enhance website loading speed and operational efficiency, addressing the growing demand for B2B online transactions.
Japan's largest C2C e-commerce platform, Mercari, has announced a partnership with cross-border e-commerce technology provider Zonos. Zonos will provide cross-border trade technology support to help Mercari further expand its global market and simplify transaction processes.
Latest data shows that Amazon has surpassed Walmart in retail spending share, becoming the largest retailer in the U.S. Amazon holds significant advantages in categories such as electronics, clothing, and home goods, while Walmart maintains its leadership in food and beverages. This shift highlights Amazon's dominance in the non-food e-commerce market.
Adobe data shows that during the Amazon Prime Day sale, total online spending in the U.S. retail industry reached $26.4 billion, a year-over-year increase of 9.3%. While Amazon was the core driver, concurrent promotions from platforms such as Walmart and Target contributed to this growth, indicating that major sales have evolved into industry-wide retail competition.
Walmart announced the acquisition of ad platform Vibe.co for $1.4 billion, aiming to integrate it with its previous acquisition of Vizio's television system to develop its 'Shoppable TV' advertising business. This move will allow small businesses to directly launch streaming ads and leverage Walmart Connect for precise attribution.
Amazon has announced that the 2026 version of its FBA new product initiative will launch on July 30. The new policy will offer higher fee deductions, broader storage fee waivers, and lower commissions for new brand ASINs. Existing sellers will be automatically migrated to the new program, suggesting that brand sellers adjust their new product release rhythm for the third quarter based on this change.
Latest reports indicate that the number of beauty brands on TikTok Shop has exceeded 30,000, accounting for 22.5% of the platform's GMV. As competition intensifies, the requirements for creators on the platform have significantly increased, necessitating brands to invest more resources to maintain exposure and conversion.
TikTok Shop Southeast Asia has issued new compliance regulations prohibiting 'simulcasting' and 'multicasting' during live sales, requiring sellers to focus on streaming through a single account.
Amazon has officially launched the AI Seller Assistant in Germany, enabling sellers to ask questions in natural language for quick access to platform rules, operational data, and inventory management advice.
Amazon has recently tested and removed the 'Contact Buyer' feature in the seller backend for ratings of 1-3 stars, preventing sellers from messaging buyers to discuss feedback or request changes.
Amazon Global Selling launched the 'Latin America Fast Track Program' on June 26, aimed at helping Chinese brands expand into Brazil and Mexico markets.
Following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court indicating a lack of authorization for the IEEPA tariff imposition, Electrolux Group has submitted a request for a refund. This move is of significance for cross-border importers, suggesting the possibility of reclaiming previously imposed tariffs through official channels.