TikTok Shop Thailand has introduced new rules requiring sellers to ensure that product descriptions match the actual products and sets strict benchmarks for buyer message response rates, with penalties for non-compliance.
The UK government announced that it will advance the cancellation of duty exemptions for low-value packages under £135 to October 2028, leading to higher tax compliance costs for cross-border direct shipping models.
Walmart has announced the acquisition of connected TV (CTV) advertising platform Vibe.co to further enhance its advertising delivery and measurement capabilities through its retail media network Walmart Connect.
TikTok Shop reported a 106% year-on-year increase in total GMV during Southeast Asia’s June 6 promotions, demonstrating the strong growth momentum of content e-commerce in the region.
Walmart’s e-commerce platform has announced it will open to international consumers outside the US for the first time, allowing international buyers to place orders directly, further expanding the platform's global sales coverage.
Disney Store announced its official launch on TikTok Shop, with an early shopping preview event scheduled for this weekend (June 27-28). This move signifies Disney's deeper engagement in social e-commerce, attracting young consumers on TikTok through live streaming and exclusive products.
Walmart announced it will acquire self-service connected TV (CTV) ad platform Vibe.co for $1.4 billion. This move aims to strengthen Walmart's advertising capabilities, with the transaction expected to close in 2027.
According to a recent industry report, TikTok Shop's global GMV is projected to reach $64 billion by 2025, achieving a doubling in growth. This data highlights the platform's rapid expansion in social e-commerce and its profound impact on influencer marketing strategies.
GameStop has recently proposed an acquisition of eBay again, despite previously being rejected by eBay's board due to lack of appeal. Currently, eBay emphasizes its strategic value of independent development and is cautiously considering this acquisition proposal.
The EU will officially abolish the €150 duty exemption policy for low-value imports on July 1, 2026. This policy adjustment will have significant implications for logistics costs and customs clearance processes in cross-border e-commerce.
The latest industry report reveals that competition among brands on TikTok Shop has exceeded 30,000, forcing beauty brands to scale up creator marketing by 10 times to maintain visibility in a saturated market.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of over 121,000 children’s toys sold at Walmart and other retailers due to asbestos found in their internal filler material.
Yiwu, a barometer for China's foreign trade, has seen rapid growth in its cross-border e-commerce imports, with imports exceeding 100 billion yuan for the first time in 2025, reflecting a sustained demand from Chinese consumers for imported goods.
GameStop CEO is increasing the company's stake in eBay (currently about 7.8%) and pushing forward with a potential acquisition plan, sparking market speculation about future integration of the two companies.
A Walmart store in Winder, Georgia was briefly closed due to a bomb threat, but has since reopened after police confirmed safety with no injuries reported.
Crocs is actively trying to convert social e-commerce by launching a seven-episode web series on TikTok, embedding product tags, which is seen as a new growth driver for the brand.
The first day of Amazon Prime Day showed strong performance, with U.S. online retail spending up 5.3% year-over-year, setting a new single-day e-commerce sales record for 2026. Electronics, appliances, and home tools were the main growth drivers, indicating robust consumer purchasing power during the promotions.
The European Commission has released a significant tax simplification proposal aimed at lowering corporate compliance burdens by removing withholding taxes on cross-border payments, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the single market. It is expected to save businesses around €7.9 billion in costs.
Japanese second-hand electronics retailer JANPARA announces the expansion of its global market through the WorldShopping BIZ service, allowing sales to consumers in 228 countries and regions. The integration of technology addresses cross-border payment and logistics challenges.
A study on cross-border e-commerce platforms shows that buyers of counterfeit luxury products are not limited to budget-conscious groups. Both high-income and low-income individuals are significantly more likely to purchase fakes than middle-income groups, suggesting that purchasing behavior is driven more by social status and psychological motives.