According to the latest FMI report, mass retailers such as Walmart now hold a market position equal to that of traditional supermarkets and have become consumers’ preferred grocery-buying channel.
Walmart has launched its 2026 Open Call supplier event to help U.S. manufacturers connect directly with Walmart.
Amazon has officially announced that this year’s Prime Day will run for four days from June 23 to 26. The event has been moved up to June to avoid July and capitalize on summer spending, while Alexa AI features will support personalized product selection, price alerts, and historical price checks to improve conversion.
TikTok Shop will introduce a new payment settlement policy on June 9, upgrading the existing three-tier system to four tiers. Settlement periods will be adjusted dynamically according to store performance: high-performing Mall stores can receive funds in as little as one day, while high-risk stores will remain on a 15-day cycle. The move is designed to reward quality sellers while strengthening platform risk controls.
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) found that 60 economies have shortcomings in enforcing bans on imports of goods made with forced labor, which it considers harmful to U.S. business interests. Sellers should closely monitor supply-chain compliance to mitigate potential import restrictions and trade-sanction risks.
The White House issued a new executive order to promote innovation and security in advanced AI while expressly prohibiting the use of AI agents for illegal data access or criminal activity. The move marks a further tightening of U.S. oversight of AI applications.
A new Landmark Global study shows that 43% of North American consumers have abandoned purchases because of hidden duties and taxes in cross-border shopping. For cross-border sellers, greater cost transparency and predictable logistics are key to improving conversion rates.
After eBay rejected its acquisition proposal, GameStop reported first-quarter net profit of $389.6 million, a record high. The result has prompted renewed market scrutiny of eBay’s strategic decision.
Newegg Chief Legal Officer Michael Chen sold 67 company shares worth approximately $1,218 under a preset Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transaction was a routine planned sale with limited impact on company operations.
Walmart’s drone delivery service has completed 1 million deliveries, while its 30-minute delivery service has expanded to 33 U.S. markets. Walmart is strengthening its retail competitiveness by improving delivery efficiency.
As consumers tighten their budgets, Walmart is expanding its private-label product lines in hardware and home goods. The move aims to attract price-sensitive customers while maintaining platform traffic and margins amid consumer pressure.
Newegg set up its largest-ever Gamer Zone at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei and introduced the new Newegg Simulator Builder configuration tool. The immersive experience is intended to strengthen its brand presence in the PC hardware and esports markets.
Cross-border payments company TransferMate and stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK have partnered to offer real-time stablecoin settlement services to global business customers. The initiative aims to improve cross-border fund flows by avoiding the high fees and long processing times associated with traditional SWIFT banking networks.
Walmart is strengthening its retail fulfillment capabilities by expanding 30-minute delivery to 33 U.S. markets. The service covers more than 100,000 products, including fresh groceries, medicines, and daily necessities, and is intended to make Walmart+ more attractive as demand for instant retail grows.
Newegg announced that it will attend COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei with its largest booth ever. The company will showcase an upgraded Gamer Zone, launch the new Newegg Simulator Builder, and host an international PC-building championship to strengthen its influence among global PC hardware and gaming communities.
TikTok Shop is expanding its merchant-platform functions into financial services by offering embedded insurance solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The service uses merchants’ existing TikTok Shop information to simplify applications, aiming to reduce operational risks and increase insurance coverage.
TikTok Shop will adjust its payment settlement cycles starting June 9, 2026. Eligible Mall sellers and Star Shop+ merchants can receive one-day settlement, while most established sellers that have completed the new-store adjustment period will default to a three-day accelerated settlement cycle, improving cash-flow turnover.
US technology giants including Amazon and Google are facing increased regulatory pressure in Europe. The European Commission’s forthcoming Cloud and AI Development Act would introduce mandatory “non-price” criteria, requiring public-cloud tenders to give preference to technologies developed within the EU, potentially restricting US cloud providers in some government projects.
Europe’s cross-border e-commerce market is approaching a major policy change. From July 1, 2026, the EU will impose a €3 tariff on low-value goods worth €150 or less, officially ending the long-standing duty exemption. The change will significantly raise logistics costs for cross-border sellers and require deeper adjustments to compliance and supply-chain management.
Amazon recently announced a new round of layoffs affecting about 16,000 jobs. The adjustment reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize operating costs and respond to macroeconomic pressure.