Amazon has confirmed that it will become the first tenant of the new Westgate Industrial Center in Fresno, California. The $100 million project will further strengthen Amazon’s logistics and warehousing footprint in the state.
As small-value duty-free policy benefits in Europe and the United States disappear, China’s cross-border ecommerce industry is shifting from a distribution-driven model toward branding and high-quality growth. Companies are seeking higher-priced product categories to offset rising compliance costs.
Cross-border ecommerce returns solution provider Return Helper has completed a $4 million Series A round. The company plans to use the funds to strengthen AI applications in cross-border logistics, with a focus on Japan and other international markets, addressing complex returns management challenges and improving operational efficiency.
Newegg announced that it will participate in COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei, using the event as a major showcase for its 25th anniversary. During the exhibition, Newegg will launch the Newegg Simulator Builder and host an international PC-building championship to strengthen its gaming hardware ecosystem and community engagement, further consolidating its position in technology ecommerce.
From July 1, 2026, the EU will abolish the tariff exemption for imported goods valued at €150 or less and impose a €3 duty. This will directly increase logistics costs for cross-border sellers and impose stricter requirements on the accuracy of customs data.
Cross-border e-commerce returns solutions provider Return Helper has completed a $4 million Series A financing round. The company plans to use the funds to further optimize its AI-driven logistics system, focusing on improving returns processing efficiency in Japan and other markets and addressing after-sales challenges for cross-border sellers.
Amazon Japan has announced the use of Shinkansen trains for package deliveries to address growing logistics demand. The initiative aims to leverage Japan’s efficient rail network to shorten delivery times and improve logistics efficiency for remote and long-distance destinations.
Newegg announced that it will participate in COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, taking place from June 2 to 5. The appearance coincides with Newegg’s 25th anniversary, and the company will showcase its latest developments and initiatives in technology e-commerce.
The EU plans to remove the import duty exemption for low-value imports below €150 from July 1, 2026. The change will significantly affect cross-border e-commerce logistics and pricing strategies, requiring sellers to assess compliance costs in advance.
Amazon has opened a smart warehouse in Shenzhen that uses automation to optimize warehouse management and aims to help sellers reduce storage costs by approximately 45%. The move strengthens Amazon’s supply-chain support for Chinese sellers and improves logistics efficiency.
Walmart’s first-quarter 2026 earnings report shows that online sales grew by more than 20% for the fifth consecutive quarter. The strong e-commerce performance reflects the success of Walmart’s digital transformation and omnichannel retail strategy.
Walmart has recently announced a major expansion of its 30-minute delivery service, which now covers 33 U.S. cities. The service supports more than 100,000 products and aims to meet consumers’ demand for instant shopping while strengthening Walmart’s position in the rapid-delivery market against Amazon and other competitors.
Newegg has announced that it will participate in COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei with the largest exhibition area in the company’s history. The event will focus on its latest PC-building tools and gaming hardware ecosystem, using interactive experiences to strengthen its brand presence in technology e-commerce.
Newegg’s first-quarter 2026 results show that the company returned to profitability through strict pricing management and inventory optimization despite declines in GMV and revenue. The results reflect the platform’s increased focus on margins in the current consumer environment.
The European Commission has fined Temu €200 million, alleging serious shortcomings in its oversight of product compliance on the platform and failure to effectively prevent illegal and harmful products from entering the European market.
Cross-border returns solutions provider Return Helper announced a $4 million Series A round. It will use the funding to strengthen AI applications in cross-border logistics and returns processing and improve global supply-chain efficiency.
The EU plans to end the duty exemption for low-value imported parcels from July 2026 and instead charge €3 per product category, aiming to level the competitive environment for cross-border ecommerce and local retailers.
Amazon has launched another round of job cuts following large-scale layoffs in January. The moves reflect an AI-driven effort to streamline operations and improve long-term profitability by optimizing its workforce structure.
Newegg announced that it will attend COMPUTEX Taipei 2026 from June 2 to 5 to celebrate its 25th anniversary and showcase its latest initiatives in technology ecommerce.
Walmart has launched a “Prepaid Consolidation” program to optimize supply-chain processes, shorten the time products take to move from warehouses to shelves, and improve omnichannel delivery efficiency.