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TikTok Shop Southeast Asia Bans Live-Stream Mystery-Box Sales

TikTok Shop’s Southeast Asian sites recently announced a ban on “mystery-box-style” card unboxing and other random-draw promotions in livestreams. The platform said such activities may be deemed gambling-related, with violators subject to severe penalties.

Industry NewsWalmart

Walmart Launches Qianlima Seller Recruitment Program with Four Benefits

Walmart Global E-commerce has launched the Qianlima seller recruitment program, offering four core benefits to help Chinese sellers expand overseas at lower cost. The program targets sellers’ challenges in navigating overseas markets and finding incremental growth.

Platform PolicyForbes

Amazon Announces Prime Day 2026 Will Start Early on June 23

Amazon officially announced that its annual Prime Day promotion will move up to late June and continue the four-day format introduced in 2025. The event will focus on groceries and household essentials amid tighter consumer spending. Amazon will also introduce Alexa AI to provide members with more precise price alerts and personalized shopping recommendations.

ComplianceTikTok

TikTok Shop Updates U.S. Seller Onboarding Requirements

TikTok Shop has further tightened its U.S. seller onboarding policy. Individual sellers must provide a Social Security number (SSN) and upload images of both sides of a government-issued ID to strengthen platform compliance and fraud prevention.

Market TrendsEinpresswire

Study: Senior Marketers Spend Too Much Time Processing E-commerce Data

New research shows that senior e-commerce marketers spend nearly six hours on average each time they integrate Shopify and marketing data. Fragmented data has become a major bottleneck for marketing efficiency, prompting businesses to seek smarter unified data analytics solutions.

Platform PolicyToday

Amazon Announces 2026 Prime Day Dates: June 23–26

Amazon officially announced that 2026 Prime Day will take place from June 23 to 26, lasting four days. The event will be held in June for the first time and cover 26 countries worldwide. Amazon said it will focus promotions on fresh food and household essentials in response to the current economic environment. Sellers should note that the extended event period and earlier date require adjustments to inventory planning and promotion submission schedules.

Industry NewsNacs

Walmart Surpasses 1 Million Drone Deliveries

Walmart announced that its drone delivery service has completed more than 1 million orders. The service currently covers 66 stores across four U.S. states, with an average delivery time of just 23 minutes. As delivery efficiency and coverage expand, drone delivery has become a core tool for Walmart to strengthen its quick-commerce competitiveness.

Industry NewsBusinesswire

Newegg Returns to COMPUTEX 2026 with Its Largest Gamer Zone Yet

Newegg showcased its largest-ever Gamer Zone at COMPUTEX 2026 and officially launched the Newegg Simulator Builder. The initiative is intended to reinforce its position in PC hardware and gaming technology through immersive experiences and professional building competitions.

Market TrendsFintech

TransferMate Partners with BVNK to Launch Real-Time Stablecoin Settlement Service

Cross-border payments company TransferMate has partnered with stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK to offer real-time stablecoin settlement services to global business customers. The solution is designed to avoid the high fees and delays of traditional SWIFT payments and provide more efficient fund transfers for ecommerce platforms and cross-border trade.

Market TrendsModernretail

TikTok Shop: U.S. Small-Business Sales Rose 66% in 2025

TikTok Shop reported that sales by U.S. small businesses on its platform rose 66% year over year in 2025. The platform now has more than 215,000 active small-business sellers, highlighting the continued penetration of social commerce among small and midsize businesses.

Industry NewsMarketwatch

GameStop Announces $2 Billion Share Buyback Plan

After its proposal to acquire eBay was rejected and triggered share-price volatility, GameStop announced a share buyback plan of up to $2 billion. The company also reported first-quarter results, with sales up 14% year over year, driven by growth in collectibles.

Industry NewsInvesting

Newegg’s Chief Legal Officer Sells a Small Number of Shares

Newegg’s chief legal officer sold a small number of shares under a prearranged trading plan, an action generally regarded as a routine financial arrangement with limited impact on the company’s fundamentals.