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.
eBay’s Up & Running grant program will provide funding to 10 sellers to support the development of live commerce.
Newegg confirmed that it will participate in COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, showcase its latest e-commerce technology, and celebrate its 25th anniversary.
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.
Goldman Sachs said TikTok Shop is growing rapidly in Europe. Although its current scale remains small, it has established an effective social commerce ecosystem in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
eBay’s board formally rejected GameStop’s $55.5 billion acquisition offer, saying that the proposal lacked credibility and did not serve the company’s strategic interests.
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.
Walmart reported a 26% increase in e-commerce sales in fiscal 2026 Q1, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth above 20%. Improved omnichannel fulfillment and strong advertising performance are helping Walmart strengthen its position as a core competitor to Amazon.
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.