eBay released its latest user agreement update, focusing on the relevant terms for eBay Live's live shopping feature and US managed logistics services, as well as adjustments to arbitration policies. The new rules will officially take effect on June 28, 2026, aiming to regulate emerging platform businesses and optimize the dispute resolution mechanism.
TikTok Shop continues its expansion in Europe and will enter the Polish market in mid-June. The platform will integrate local payment tools BLIK and logistics provider InPost to offer live streaming commerce and short video shopping features for local brands and sellers, further tapping into the social e-commerce potential in Europe.
TikTok announced a $5 billion investment in Vietnam and plans to establish a local corporate entity. This move aims to enhance compliance, optimize data management, and shift from a cross-border model to localized operations to solidify its 41% market share in Vietnam's e-commerce market.
eBay has released an update to its June user agreement, focusing on regulations for live shopping (eBay Live), managed logistics testing in the U.S. market, and adjustments to arbitration policies. These changes aim to standardize live sales behaviors and enhance logistics fulfillment standards.
Walmart's drone delivery service has completed over one million deliveries, with an average delivery time of just 23 minutes. This achievement highlights Walmart's technological advantage in 'last-mile' delivery, further reinforcing its competitiveness in omnichannel retail.
A recent industry report shows that stablecoins are becoming an important supplement for cross-border payments. About 23% of businesses have started or plan to use stablecoins for international settlements within the next year to address the slow speed and high costs of traditional cross-border payments.
Newegg released its Q1 2026 financial report, showing declines in revenue and GMV due to memory supply constraints and market pricing pressure. The company improved its profitability through strict pricing discipline and inventory management to cope with weak demand for technology products.
Amazon has announced an investment of over €10 billion to upgrade its logistics network in Europe, focusing on the introduction of the Proteus robot which supports natural language interaction, aimed at improving warehouse automation and processing efficiency. At the same time, the company continues to expand its fleet of electric delivery vehicles and the scale of micro-logistics centers to optimize last-mile delivery speed. For sellers, this means Amazon is using technology to further shorten delivery times, and future logistics fulfillment standards in the European market will become stricter, requiring sellers to plan ahead to adapt to a faster logistics pace.
Walmart has announced that its summer sale, 'Walmart Deals,' will kick off on June 22, coinciding with Amazon's Prime Day. Walmart aims to capture more market share in the summer promotion battle by offering exclusive early purchase privileges to Walmart+ members.
TikTok US has launched a separate app named 'TikTok Pro Events,' aiming to capture significant cultural moments like the World Cup through immersive experiences. The app encourages user engagement with a task-based incentive mechanism and directly links to TikTok Shop coupons, providing brands with a new traffic entry point.
PaidBy has formed a strategic partnership with Mastercard to achieve cross-border account-to-account (A2A) payments via open banking technology. This solution allows consumers to pay merchants directly in their local currencies, simplifying the flow of funds and reconciliation for cross-border transactions.
Kyrgyzstan's National Interbank Processing Center (IPC) has partnered with Alipay+ to incorporate international QR payment functionality through the ELCARD Mobile application. This initiative aims to promote cross-border business connectivity in Central Asia and expand Alipay+'s payment acceptance network in emerging markets.
Cross-border financial platform XTransfer has partnered with BBVA to address cross-border payment challenges for SMEs in Latin America and Europe. The two will integrate their global settlement networks to provide more efficient and compliant financial services for exporters.
Newegg showcased its largest 'Gamer Zone' ever at the 2026 Taipei International Computer Show (COMPUTEX). As part of the company’s 25th-anniversary celebration, Newegg enhances its brand influence in the tech and gaming hardware e-commerce space through live simulator experiences and interactive displays.
Newegg released its first-quarter 2026 financial report, with CEO Anthony Chow noting the company's operation amidst tight memory supplies and increasing industry pricing pressures. Despite challenges, Newegg remains committed to maintaining its market position in tech e-commerce.
Amazon has officially surpassed Walmart in revenue size, ending the latter's 13-year reign as the revenue champion in the S&P 500 index. This change reflects the growing dominance of e-commerce and tech services in the retail market.
Amazon has published behind-the-scenes insights on how it prepares for its annual major shopping events. The content highlights innovations in logistics centers to handle peak traffic and strategies for personnel scheduling, aimed at ensuring delivery efficiency during shopping festivals.
TikTok intends to establish a local legal entity in Vietnam to enhance data management efficiency, marking an important step towards localization.
Walmart announces a $10.8 million investment in Matthew 25: Ministries to expand disaster relief vehicle fleets in collaboration with Procter & Gamble. The project aims to enhance emergency response capabilities within 24-36 hours post-disaster by increasing the supply vehicles for laundry, shower, and essential items. This move reflects Walmart's ongoing commitment to supply chain resilience and social responsibility, helping maintain regional logistics stability in the face of extreme weather events.
Walmart has introduced a 'Prepaid Consolidation' logistics program that allows suppliers to merge goods into a single country purchase order and ship to designated facilities, from where Walmart will handle distribution. This initiative aims to reduce supply chain complexity and enhance the efficiency of product flow from factory to shelf.