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Platform PolicyAbout Amazon

Amazon’s 2026 Summer Sale: AI Shopping Features and Seasonal Demand Drive Strong Growth

Amazon’s recent Summer Sale showed that AI-powered shopping tools, including the Rufus shopping assistant and AI review summaries, have become central to consumer decision-making and significantly improved conversion. Demand for premium appliances and seasonal products surged in smaller and medium-sized cities, signaling clear consumption upgrades. For sellers, optimizing Listings for AI search recommendations and targeting emerging market demand will be key to capturing traffic gains.

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Platform PolicyEcommerceparadise

TikTok Shop Implements “Unsupported Brands” Policy, Removing Large Numbers of Products

TikTok Shop formally launched its “Unsupported Brands” policy on May 22, removing all products from brands with a long history of high negative-feedback rates. The policy targets brand-level compliance rather than individual sellers, so sellers should immediately review inventory to avoid account restrictions for selling affected brands.

ComplianceAuditsocials

TikTok Pauses U.S. Live Shopping for 60 Days Amid FTC Compliance Audit

TikTok has paused live shopping in the U.S. market amid an FTC audit into false claims, refund difficulties, and undisclosed commissions in live commerce. The audit follows numerous consumer complaints as the platform shifts from a growth-first approach toward compliance-first operations.

Industry NewsEcommercebytes

eBay May Seller Update: Compliance Hub and Advertising Controls Launched

eBay’s May seller update introduces an Issue Resolution Center to help sellers manage compliance tasks in one place. The platform also added a compliance support page connecting sellers with third-party providers for product safety, tariff, and environmental requirements.

Platform PolicyTikTok

TikTok Shop Update: New Late-Shipment Metrics and Crackdown on Text-Based Evasion

TikTok Shop will introduce two new late-shipment metrics on May 28 and strengthen its brand-evasion policy. The rules explicitly classify text-based evasion—such as spelling brand names with typos or symbol combinations—as a violation, further strengthening intellectual-property protection.

Industry NewsEbayinc

eBay Reports Q1 2026 Results: Advertising Business Performs Strongly

eBay reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with advertising serving as a core growth engine and revenue reaching $581 million. The company also confirmed its planned acquisition of Depop and highlighted investment in sustainable business, although its GAAP operating margin declined.

AI & AutomationStocktitan

Cross-Border E-Commerce Service Provider Linkage Global Renames and Shifts Toward AI and Crypto

Cross-border e-commerce service provider Linkage Global announced that it will change its Nasdaq ticker to UZX, marking a major shift in its business model. The company plans to integrate the AI technology and digital-asset ecosystem of UZX DAO Foundation and expand into crypto infrastructure while retaining its existing cross-border e-commerce services.

Platform PolicyEfulfillmentservice

Amazon 2026 FBA Fee Changes: A Guide to Seller Cost Optimization

Amazon’s 2026 FBA fee structure has undergone major changes, including more granular low-inventory fees calculated by FNSKU and an earlier threshold for storage fees. Sellers need to recalculate unit economics and optimize inventory turnover to avoid additional costs.

Market TrendsQdnd

Cross-Border E-Commerce Becomes a New Engine of Vietnam–India Economic Cooperation

Cross-border e-commerce is becoming a key growth area in Vietnam–India economic cooperation. Vietnam’s e-commerce market is expanding rapidly, with revenue expected to reach $31 billion in 2025. As Vietnam’s new e-commerce law takes effect in July, the two countries have significant cooperation potential in the digital economy, logistics, and payments.

Industry NewsMidlandco

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

TikTok Shop reported that sales by U.S. small businesses—defined as businesses with annual revenue below $15 million—increased significantly in 2025, while its active seller base continued to expand, highlighting the platform’s growing support for small and midsize merchants.

ComplianceEcommerceparadise

TikTok Shop Implements an “Unsupported Brands” Policy to Crack Down on Negative Feedback

TikTok Shop formally implemented its “Unsupported Brands” policy on May 22, targeting brands with persistently high levels of negative feedback. The platform did not publish a specific brand list and instead uses automated systems to identify and remove the relevant listings. Sellers should closely review products with high return rates or negative-review risks to avoid account-level penalties.