Industry NewsBusiness Insider
GameStop Executive’s Offer to Acquire eBay Sparks Online Discussion
Memes and social media discussion increased rapidly after a GameStop executive made an acquisition offer for eBay worth approximately $56 billion.
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Industry NewsBusiness Insider
eBay Gives Six Reasons for Formally Rejecting GameStop Takeover Offer
eBay’s board rejected GameStop’s acquisition offer, citing concerns about financing, debt, and long-term operations.
Market TrendsBusiness Insider
GameStop Executive Raises More Than $160,000 Auctioning Collectibles on eBay
Ryan Cohen auctioned personal collectibles, including gaming statues and store signs, on eBay, with final sales totaling $168,421.39.
Industry NewsBusiness Insider
Ryan Cohen Explains the Strategic Intent Behind the eBay Bid
Ryan Cohen reaffirmed his intention to acquire eBay and outlined a funding plan involving cash reserves and bank debt financing.
Industry NewsThestreet
Walmart’s slowing sales reflect a shift in its business structure
Walmart’s U.S. comparable-store sales rose 2.6%, while its business continues expanding toward online retail and retail media.
Platform PolicyValueaddedresource
eBay Releases September 2026 Seller Updates
eBay's September seller updates cover bundle discounts, Authenticity Guarantee for coins and trading cards, and measures addressing unpaid bids.
Market TrendsFoxbusiness
Walmart to use tariff refunds to keep prices low
Walmart said it had received about $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use most of the funds to lower product prices.
Industry NewsAbout Amazon
Amazon expands employee Career Choice benefits program
Amazon is expanding its Career Choice employee benefit by adding education and skills-training programs for high-demand industries.
Market TrendsPymnts
TikTok Shop U.S. Livestream Sales Double
TikTok Shop’s U.S. livestream sales doubled in the first half of 2026, while the number of livestreams increased by more than 60% and total livestream hours grew 80%.
CompliancePymnts
FTC Accuses Amazon of Raising Ad Costs Through Hidden Reserve Prices
The FTC and attorneys general from 22 states accuse Amazon of concealing reserve prices in search-ad auctions and increasing advertisers’ costs. Amazon denies the allegations.
Industry NewsRetailtimes
Philips Domestic Appliances Launches on UK TikTok Shop
Philips Domestic Appliances has entered the UK TikTok Shop and held a 48-hour offline interaction and online livestreaming event on London’s Oxford Street.
Market TrendsMexicobusiness
TikTok Shop Orders in Mexico Grow 95.9%
Melonn data shows that the number of TikTok Shop orders it handled in Mexico grew 95.9%, with strong demand in categories including beauty and household goods.
Market TrendsRetailboss
Walmart E-Commerce Sales Rise 24%
Walmart’s financial report shows e-commerce sales grew 24% year over year, with online operations accounting for more than 23% of its U.S. business as delivery speeds continue to improve.
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Market TrendsFool
Walmart’s E-Commerce and Advertising Businesses Push Its Market Value Close to $1 Trillion
Market analysis says growth in Walmart’s e-commerce, digital advertising, and membership businesses continues to support its valuation near $1 trillion.
Industry NewsWalmart
Walmart Expands Restaurant Delivery Partnership with Dunkin’
Walmart announced an expansion of its restaurant delivery business through a partnership with Dunkin’ to provide on-demand delivery beyond the chain’s stores.
Industry NewsMashable
TikTok Shop Global Sales Reach $50.3 Billion in First Half of 2026
A report says TikTok Shop’s global sales reached $50.3 billion in the first half of 2026, up 92% year over year, with the U.S. and Southeast Asia as major markets.
ComplianceMrjeff
Amazon Updates Agreement to Restrict Revenue Pledges and Account Transfers
Amazon updated its Business Solutions Agreement to restrict account transfers outside official procedures and prohibit pledging future platform payouts as collateral for external financing.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Tightens Product Title Character Limits
Amazon will limit titles for non-media products to 75 characters and add a 125-character Product Highlights field; titles exceeding the limit may be adjusted by automated tools.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Adjusts Featured Offer Eligibility Requirements
Amazon will phase out the existing performance thresholds for Featured Offer eligibility and instead directly assess offer performance, with global marketplace coverage expected by the end of 2026.
Market TrendsMashable
TikTok Shop Generates $50.3 Billion in GMV in the First Half of the Year
Data from Tabcut and Momentum Works shows that TikTok Shop generated $50.3 billion in global GMV in the first half of 2026, up 92% year over year, with the U.S. market contributing $11.8 billion.