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eBay Launches 2026 Live Commerce Grant Program to Support Seller Growth
eBay's 'Up & Running' grant program will provide funding support to 10 sellers to promote the development of live commerce.
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Newegg Confirms Participation in 2026 Taipei International Computer Show
Newegg confirms participation in the 2026 Taipei International Computer Show to showcase its latest e-commerce technology, celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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Amazon's 2026 Summer Sale: AI Shopping Features Drive Strong Growth
Amazon's recent Summer Sale shows that AI-driven shopping tools, such as the smart guide Rufus and AI review summaries, have become central to consumer decision-making, significantly enhancing conversion rates. At the same time, there is a surge in demand for high-end appliances and seasonal products in second- and third-tier cities, indicating a clear trend of consumption upgrading. For sellers, optimizing listings to accommodate AI search recommendations and adjusting product offerings to meet the needs of emerging markets will be key to capturing traffic benefits.
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Goldman Sachs Report: TikTok Shop's Impact on European Retail
Goldman Sachs analysis indicates that TikTok Shop is rapidly growing in the European market, establishing an effective social commerce ecosystem in countries like Germany, France, Italy, and Spain despite its currently small scale.
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eBay Rejects GameStop's $55.5 Billion Acquisition Offer
eBay's board has formally rejected GameStop's unsolicited $55.5 billion acquisition offer, deeming the proposal not credible and inconsistent with the company's strategic interests.
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TikTok Shop Implements "Unsupported Brands" Policy, Large Number of Products Removed
TikTok Shop officially launched its "Unsupported Brands" policy on May 22, removing all products from brands with long-standing high negative feedback. This policy targets brand performance rather than individual sellers. Sellers must check their inventory immediately to avoid account restrictions due to selling non-compliant brands.
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Walmart Q1 Financial Report: E-commerce Sales Surge 26%, Omni-channel Transformation Shows Significant Results
Walmart released its Q1 financial report for fiscal year 2026, showing e-commerce business experiencing over 20% growth for nine consecutive quarters. With optimized omni-channel delivery (in-store pickup and delivery) and strong advertising performance, Walmart is further solidifying its position as a core competitor to Amazon.
ComplianceAuditsocials
TikTok US Live Shopping Pauses for 60 Days in Compliance with FTC Audit
Due to an FTC audit focused on false advertising, refund difficulties, and undisclosed commissions in live shopping, TikTok has paused live shopping features in the US market. This audit involves numerous consumer complaints, as the platform is transitioning from a "growth-first" to a "compliance-first" model.
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eBay May Seller Update: Launch of Compliance Tools Center and Ad Controls
In its May seller update, eBay introduced the "Issue Resolution Center" to help sellers centralize compliance tasks. Additionally, the platform has added a compliance support page connecting third-party service providers to assist sellers with product safety, tariffs, and environmental regulatory requirements.
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Amazon ASIN Compliance Crackdown: Illegal Listings Face 30-Day Mandatory Removal
Amazon is aggressively enforcing ASIN creation policies, targeting the abuse of generic brand terms, duplicate ASINs, and practices that stack reviews through variant listings. Affected sellers will receive notices for corrections within 30 days; otherwise, their listings will be forcibly removed.
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TikTok Shop Update: New Delay Shipment Metrics and Strict Enforcement of Brand Evasion Policy
TikTok Shop will introduce two new delay shipment metrics on May 28, and upgrade its brand evasion policy. The new rules will clearly include "evasion through text" (such as misspelling or using special characters to spell brand names) as violations, further strengthening intellectual property protection.
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eBay Releases Q1 2026 Report: Strong Performance in Advertising Business
eBay released its Q1 2026 financial report, highlighting its advertising business as a core growth driver with revenue of $581 million. The company also confirmed its acquisition plan for Depop and emphasized its investments in sustainable business, despite a decrease in GAAP operating margins.
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Cross-border E-commerce Service Provider Linkage Global Changes Name and Transitions to AI and Crypto Fields
Cross-border e-commerce service provider Linkage Global announced a change in its NASDAQ ticker to UZX, marking a significant shift in its business model. The company plans to integrate AI technology and digital asset ecosystems from the UZX DAO Foundation, focusing on the crypto infrastructure sector.
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Amazon 2026 FBA Fee Adjustments: Seller Cost Optimization Guide
Amazon's FBA fee structure underwent significant adjustments in 2026, focusing on the refinement of low inventory fees (calculated by FNSKU) and the earlier threshold for storage fees. Sellers need to recalculate unit economics and optimize inventory turnover to avoid additional costs.
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Cross-Border E-commerce Becomes a New Engine for Vietnam-India Economic Cooperation
Cross-border e-commerce is becoming a key growth point for economic cooperation between Vietnam and India. Vietnam's e-commerce market is growing rapidly, with revenues expected to reach $31 billion by 2025. With a new e-commerce law in Vietnam taking effect in July, the potential for cooperation between the two countries in digital economy, logistics, and payments is vast.
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2025 TikTok Shop U.S. Small Business Sales Up 66%
TikTok Shop data shows a significant 66% increase in sales from U.S. small businesses in 2025, with the number of active sellers continuing to grow, demonstrating the platform's strong support for SMEs.
ComplianceEcommerceparadise
TikTok Shop Implements 'Unsupported Brand' Policy, Crackdown on Negative Feedback
On May 22, TikTok Shop officially implemented its 'unsupported brand' policy, targeting brands with a long history of high negative feedback. The platform did not disclose a specific brand list but will automatically identify and remove relevant listings through its system. This initiative aims to enhance platform trustworthiness, and sellers should closely monitor their product selections for high return rates or negative review risks to avoid account-level penalties.