Walmart announces the integration of in-store restaurant delivery into its Express Delivery service, with Subway as the first partner. Customers can order through the Walmart App or website and receive delivery in as fast as 30 minutes, enhancing its positioning as a one-stop lifestyle service platform.
Amazon has secured the dates for Prime Day and emphasized that the AI shopping assistant Rufus has become the core driver of product discovery. Sellers must optimize their listings based on AI search logic within the next three weeks to avoid difficulty in traffic acquisition.
Walmart officially includes in-store restaurants (led by Subway) into its Express Delivery system, achieving rapid delivery of retail goods and dining in a single order to create a one-stop living services closed loop.
Pinterest has signed a long-term cloud services agreement worth $4 billion with AWS and will utilize Amazon's custom chips and AI infrastructure to accelerate the development of its visual search and AI advertising suite to better compete with platforms like TikTok.
Maersk has issued a warning that the EU will abolish the duty exemption for low-value goods starting July 1, imposing a fixed duty of €3 per item. This will directly impact cross-border e-commerce sellers' pricing strategies and logistics costs.
Bank of America plans to launch cross-border real-time payment services, enabling corporate clients to conduct instant fund transfers through the Swift or CashPro platforms. This service aims to enhance the transparency and speed of cross-border transactions, reducing operational complexity and positively impacting cash flow and supply chain payments for cross-border e-commerce sellers.
Mastercard has formed a strategic partnership with payment platform PaidBy to promote cross-border account-to-account (A2A) payments using open banking technology. This cooperation aims to simplify cross-border transaction processes, allow consumers to pay directly in their local currency, and help merchants achieve more efficient settlement and reconciliation.
Amazon officially announces that Prime Day 2026 will take place from June 23 to June 26 for four days. This promotion covers over 35 categories including electronics and home goods, emphasizing the core role of AI shopping assistants (Rufus/Alexa) in product recommendations and search functionalities.
Amazon has moved this year's Prime Day to late June to test consumer spending appetite with an earlier promotional pace. The four-day event will cover electronics, home goods, and essentials, serving as a key indicator of retail market health for the second half of the year.
TikTok plans to establish a local legal entity in Vietnam to enhance data management capabilities and streamline compliance processes. This move marks TikTok's deep transformation from a cross-border model to localized operations in Southeast Asia to meet growing regulatory requirements.
At the annual shareholder meeting, Walmart's management clarified a retail transformation strategy centered around AI and automation. Company financial reports indicate robust growth in its global e-commerce business, with plans to continue increasing investments in supply chain automation and AI-enabled staffing.
Amazon has announced that its annual summer sale, Prime Day, will take place in late June. The four-day event will span 23 countries and aims to test consumers' purchasing power through an earlier promotional cadence. The platform will use Alexa AI technology for personalized recommendations, with a focus on discounts for groceries and essential items.
eBay released its June seller update, highlighting the introduction of an AI-driven payment dispute handling tool to help sellers manage chargeback issues more efficiently. Additionally, the trading card price guide feature has been made available to all U.S. sellers, along with new compliance requirements for listing coins.
eBay released its June seller update, focusing on the introduction of AI-assisted payment dispute handling to help sellers manage chargebacks more efficiently. Additionally, the trading card price guide tool is now available to all sellers on the U.S. site, with new condition requirements for the coin category.
TikTok US has launched a separate app called 'TikTok Pro Events' aimed at deepening engagement in major cultural events. The first collaboration project is for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where users can earn points by completing tasks and redeem them for TikTok Shop coupons, creating significant traffic conversion opportunities for the platform.
TikTok Shop is strengthening compliance supervision by mandating account re-verification for sellers with multiple violation records. If sellers fail to pass the verification, they will be unable to continue operating. This move aims to purify the platform ecosystem and enhance buyer trust.
Nan'an City, in collaboration with the Shenzhen Bailu Association, organized a visit for 20 billion-dollar cross-border sellers to the industrial belt, aiming to promote the deep integration of the supply chain and cross-border e-commerce. By building a product selection center, Nan'an is accelerating the global market push for its advantageous industrial products.
Walmart announced at its annual shareholders meeting that the company has officially completed its leadership transition, with John Furner appointed as CEO. Financial data shows Walmart performed strongly in the 2026 fiscal year, with revenue surpassing $713 billion and global e-commerce business growing significantly by 24%. The company emphasized its commitment to advancing AI technology and omnichannel retail to address increasing market competition.
Amazon officially confirms that this year's Prime Day will start on June 23 and last for four days. With the AI shopping assistant Rufus becoming the core driver of product discovery, the platform recommends that sellers optimize their listings early, as AI indexing of content takes time. Adjustments close to the event may not yield traffic exposure.
Walmart officially confirms John Furner as its CEO during the annual shareholders meeting. The company emphasizes continuous investment in AI and automation technology to support the ongoing expansion of its global e-commerce business. Walmart's e-commerce business showed strong performance over the past year, with a growth rate of 24%, demonstrating its competitive advantage in omnichannel retail.