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TikTok Shop Updates Creator Violation Policy, Introduces 90-Day Penalty Mechanism

TikTok Shop has recently released stricter enforcement policies for creators. The new rules set a hard limit of ‘six similar violations within 90 days’. Once this threshold is reached, creators will face removal of e-commerce privileges and frozen commissions, and will no longer be protected by the Creator Health Rating (CHR). This marks a shift from performance-based governance to stricter rule-based enforcement, making compliance checks a matter of survival for sellers reliant on influencers.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop Updates Settlement Policy, Introduces Four-Tier Settlement Framework

TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier settlement framework starting June 9, 2026, aimed at refining the cash recovery cycle for different types of sellers. The new policy classifies settlements into four types: Express, Accelerated, Standard, and Extended. Mall stores and high-rated sellers can enjoy settlement speeds as fast as one day, while newly registered sellers or those with compliance risks must follow the respective standards or extended cycles. This requires sellers to pay more attention to store ratings and compliance performance to optimize cash flow.

Market TrendsNewegg

Newegg's Biggest Summer Sale FantasTech Starts June 22

Newegg announces its largest annual summer sale, FantasTech, starting June 22. The platform encourages consumers to order early through a 'price protection' mechanism, aimed at smoothing the traffic peaks during the promotion period. Sellers should take advantage of this window to lock in customers early and be aware of the impact of the price protection policy on margins.

Platform PolicyForbes

Amazon Prime Day Moves to June with Alexa AI Shopping Assistant

Amazon has moved its annual Prime Day sales event to late June, retaining a duration of four days. This year, the focus is on daily necessities and groceries, leveraging Alexa AI for personalized shopping assistance and price alerts to address cautious consumer spending trends.

Industry NewsModern Retail

Walmart Expands Globally, Introducing Walmart+ Membership Service to Canada

Walmart has officially launched its core membership system Walmart+ in Canada, marking a significant breakthrough in its global strategy. This move aims to integrate e-commerce, advertising, and membership benefits, creating a global growth flywheel similar to Amazon.

Market TrendsBusinesstimes

Geopolitical Conflicts Impact China's Cross-Border E-commerce Export Growth

Due to soaring air fuel costs from Middle Eastern conflicts and weak demand in Western markets, China's cross-border e-commerce export growth is hindered. Increased logistics costs combined with tariff policy pressures pose challenges to e-commerce platforms relying on low-price strategies.

ComplianceEcommercebytes

eBay June Seller Update: Introduction of AI Dispute Resolution and Category Compliance Requirements

eBay released its June seller update, focusing on the launch of the 'Intelligent Dispute Defense' feature, allowing sellers to use AI-generated responses to handle payment disputes with a single click. Additionally, the platform introduced new compliance requirements for the coin category, mandating all related listings to include standardized condition details.

Platform PolicyForbes

Amazon Prime Day 2026 Rescheduled to June, Introduces Alexa AI Shopping Assistant

Amazon announced that its annual Prime Day will be moved to late June and will maintain its 4-day duration. This year's major change is the deep integration of Alexa AI features to assist consumers with price tracking, setting up automatic purchases, and providing personalized recommendations. Sellers need to pay attention to AI-driven shopping behavior changes and optimize product pages in advance to fit AI search and recommendation logic.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop Updates Payment Settlement Policy, Introduces Four-Tier Settlement Framework

TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier payment settlement framework starting June 9. The new policy refines the settlement cycle based on shop ratings, adjustment period completion, and risk level. High-performing Mall shops can achieve settlements in as quickly as 1 day, while high-risk shops will retain a 15-day settlement. Sellers should closely monitor shop ratings to optimize cash turnover efficiency.

Market TrendsSeattletimes

Amazon Surpasses Walmart to Claim Top Spot on Fortune 500 List

Amazon has surpassed Walmart on the latest Fortune 500 list to claim the top position. This change reflects Amazon's ongoing expansion in the e-commerce retail and cloud services (AWS) sectors, marking its enhanced impact on the global business landscape.

ComplianceIndependent

Walmart Recalls Multiple Seasonings Due to Health Risks

Walmart recently announced the recall of several seasonings sold in its U.S. stores due to potential health contamination risks. The recall aims to ensure consumer safety, and return and compensation processes have been initiated.

Market TrendsDigiday

TikTok Shop Officially Enters Core Brand Marketing Budget

TikTok Shop has significantly elevated its status in brand marketing budgets, now frequently appearing in agency RFPs alongside Amazon and Walmart. Data shows large brands perform strongly with transactions on TikTok Shop, transforming the platform from a mere social media to a core e-commerce channel, leading brands to allocate long-term budgets for it.

ComplianceEcommercebytes

eBay's June Seller Update Covers Coins, Trading Cards, and Dispute Management

eBay releases its June seller update, focusing on introducing AI technology to streamline payment dispute processes. Additionally, stricter condition description standards are being implemented for coins, and a trading card price lookup tool is now available to all sellers, aiming to enhance transaction transparency and seller operational efficiency.