Platform PolicyWalmart
Walmart Opens Pricing and Promotion API Sandbox Simulations
Walmart is opening pricing and promotion simulation capabilities to some approved technology service providers and requires providers to migrate to OAuth 2.0.
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Platform PolicyWalmart
Walmart Caps Walmart Imports Inbound Transportation Fees
Walmart has capped ITS fees for Walmart Imports, affecting sellers using the service for cross-border inbound shipments to WFS.
Platform PolicyeBay
eBay Strengthens Buyer Identity and Payment Verification for Auctions
eBay may verify more buyer information before bidding and restrict or ban buyers with repeated unpaid orders across multiple accounts from further auction participation.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Adds Delivery-Time Requirement for Seller-Fulfilled Business Orders
Starting September 30, 2026, U.S. FBM sellers must maintain a Business Hour Delivery Rate of at least 90%.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Requires Accurate Handling-Time Settings for FBM
U.S. seller-fulfilled SKUs must have handling times matching actual shipping speed, with Amazon intervening based on approximately 30 days of performance.
Platform PolicyTikTok
TikTok Shop U.S. Gradually Increases Capacity for New Stores
TikTok Shop U.S. is placing all new stores in a phased trial-operation program that limits daily orders and listings by level, requiring cross-border sellers to scale gradually.
Platform PolicyNewegg
Newegg Sellers Must Ship Orders Within 48 Business Hours
Newegg Marketplace requires sellers to ship orders within 48 business hours after receiving order confirmation. Late orders may enter auto-void status.
Industry NewsAbout Amazon
Amazon Expands Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Texas
Amazon announced an expansion of its advanced manufacturing facility in Texas, U.S., with Wiwynn. The project is expected to create nearly 1,000 jobs and strengthen the U.S. domestic supply chain.
ComplianceeBay
eBay Alerts U.S. Buyers to Changes in Tariff Rates
An eBay page states that, from July 24, 2026, the previous 10% U.S. global tariff expired and the new rates are 10% or 12.5% depending on country of origin.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon US FBA Fees to Increase in 2026
An Amazon announcement says US FBA fees will increase by an average of approximately $0.08 per unit in 2026, with most changes taking effect on January 15, 2026.
Platform PolicyWalmart
Walmart Marketplace Maintains No-Monthly-Fee Model
Walmart Marketplace currently charges no setup or monthly fees and primarily collects 6% to 15% referral fees by category; WFS storage fees increase during peak months for inventory stored longer than 30 days.
Platform PolicyWalmart
Walmart Pro Seller Eligibility Depends on Performance Metrics
Walmart’s Pro Seller program requires at least 90 days of active operations and includes a customer rating of 4.0 or higher; policy-violation warnings may result in loss of badge eligibility, and requirements may change.
ComplianceWalmart
Walmart Requires Annual Certification for Eligible Sellers
Third-party sellers that meet the sales threshold must complete annual business-information certification; failure to do so on time may result in Marketplace account suspension or freezing.
Platform PolicyeBay
eBay to Evaluate Shipping Service Using Acceptance Scan Rate
From August 31, 2026, transactions from applicable sellers will be evaluated using Acceptance Scan Rate; eBay may issue warnings, remove listings, or hold funds when the metric falls below platform requirements.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon to Raise FBA Fees During the 2026 Peak Season
Amazon US will apply 2026 peak-season fulfillment fees from October 15, 2026, to January 14, 2027, increasing costs by about $0.32 per unit on average, while continuing to add a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon UK Adjusts FBM Handling-Time Rules
From September 1, 2026, Amazon may enable Automated Handling Time for UK SKUs whose configured handling time is consistently at least one day longer than the seller’s actual performance.
ComplianceTikTok
TikTok Shop US Strengthens Seller Verification
TikTok Shop US requires high-volume sellers with at least 200 sales and revenue of $5,000 or more to submit identity and tax or registration documents and reverify annually.
Market TrendsDouane
Dutch Customs: Low-Value E-Commerce Declarations Fall 46%
Dutch Customs said e-commerce declarations in July and August 2026 fell 46% from the average for the first six months; more non-EU businesses are shipping goods in bulk into the EU and fulfilling orders from European warehouses.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Europe Announces Peak-Season Inventory Deadlines
Amazon reminded sellers that the inbound deadline for Prime Big Deal Days is September 9 for European fulfillment centers and September 16 for the UK; the deadlines for Black Friday Week are October 21 and October 28, respectively.
Platform PolicyNewegg
Newegg Updates Item Overage Fee Rules
Newegg updated its Item Overage Fees rules: non-Elite sellers on the US site pay $0.30 per excess item, while the Canada site charges C$0.40; taxes are charged separately.