An industry report shows that brands increased TikTok budgets during the back-to-school season, while TikTok Shop's role as a sales channel for health and beauty products drew attention.
An industry report says global consumer spending on TikTok Shop reached $50.3 billion in the first half of 2026, up 92% year over year, with strong performance in the U.S. market.
eBay updated its seller rules to standardize apparel size information and protect service ratings from eligible shipping delays.
TikTok released its third-quarter product preview, introducing marketing automation tools including GMV Max Pro and Symphony Agent.
eBay has introduced a multi-item bundle discount feature, allowing sellers to customize discount tiers and eligibility to support bundle promotions and increase add-on purchases.
Forbes says fourth-quarter promotions and social content will jointly influence e-commerce sellers’ year-end performance, as consumers increasingly rely on social media for holiday shopping inspiration.
Amazon announced the latest fee adjustments for the U.S. marketplace. Average FBA cost per unit will increase by approximately $0.08, while Referral and base fee rates will remain generally stable.
Amazon is adjusting the product title limit to 75 characters and adding a 125-character product highlights field to improve the mobile shopping experience.
Walmart’s e-commerce business continues to expand, with online sales up 26% year over year and more than 200,000 third-party sellers, further increasing the platform’s marketplace scale.
An Amazon cargo plane ran off the runway and caught fire while landing at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people. Relevant regulators have launched an investigation.
Walmart's comparable-store sales growth fell short of some expectations, but its digital business and online fulfillment capabilities continued to grow, highlighting the retailer's ongoing shift toward omnichannel operations.
Consumer Edge data shows TikTok Shop accounted for about 2% of U.S. online retail in July this year, surpassing Target and Costco.
eBay reached an agreement with Ina and David Steiner over a 2019 employee misconduct incident and issued an official statement.
TikTok Shop transaction volume has grown significantly, but some brands continue to face pressure from marketing and operating costs and have yet to achieve profitability.
Walmart has added food and beverage delivery from Dunkin and other brands to its shopping services, continuing to use its store network to expand into local services and on-demand delivery.
eBay is increasing investment in its eBay Live shopping tool. Oxfam’s first event sold out, positioning live shopping as an important direction for expanding interactive commerce on the platform.
eBay reported that revenue and gross merchandise volume both increased 14% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, with the performance of the platform’s vertical categories drawing attention.
The Dutch Consumers' Association purchased and evaluated 10 popular TikTok Shop products, saying about half performed significantly below expectations compared with their promotional presentation.
An Amazon logistics cargo plane ran off the runway and caught fire while landing at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people and injuring others.
eBay launched a fashion archive retrospective and online auction alongside New York Fashion Week, focusing on iconic designer pieces and high-end secondhand fashion.