Amazon has relaunched Second Chance Deal Days in Europe, the United States, and Mexico, promoting returned and refurbished products with discounts of up to 50%.
TikTok Shop generated $50.3 billion in global sales in the first half of the year, but influencer commissions, content production, and livestream operating costs have left many brands with higher revenue but no higher profit.
eBay temporarily disabled community direct messages after phishing messages impersonating official accounts appeared in the community, and it is investigating security risks.
eBay is increasing investment in eBay Live, focusing on collectibles and secondhand goods while using livestreams and creators to strengthen interaction.
Consumer Edge data shows that TikTok Shop accounts for about 2% of U.S. online retail spending, with monthly spending exceeding that of retailers including Target and Costco.
Walmart and Sam’s Club are strengthening food and product safety management through monitoring, blocking, and recall mechanisms for goods posing safety risks.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of 22 states sued Amazon, alleging that it inflated prices in online advertising auctions, affecting more than 1.2 million advertisers.
TikTok Shop data shows that U.S. live-shopping sales doubled in the first half of 2026, while live-streaming hours grew by more than 80% and live-streaming productivity increased by about 11%.
Citi warned that Walmart’s aggressive pricing strategy in groceries and fresh food could increase operating pressure on traditional retailers such as Kroger.
Several Amazon sellers report stalled reviews or rejected documents during annual INFORM Act verification, potentially affecting account operations.
eBay published its 2026 holiday selling playbook, covering selling features such as combined shipping and bundle discounts, along with peak-season operating practices.
Facilities related to Linda's Stuff, which supports eBay's consignment business, were acquired by a Poshmark affiliate, and some consignment pages temporarily displayed access errors.
eBay announced that rates for some USPS Ground Advantage shipments would decrease starting August 22, applying to 2-pound packages sent to specified zones, excluding rural ZIP codes.
Shoppers and sellers report that some Amazon product pages limit continuous review browsing; after reaching a limit, users must click a prompt to continue.
Amazon is offering eligible sellers a paid same-day delivery service, with some products arriving 2 to 5 hours after an order is placed.
Starting October 1, eBay plans to pass shipping-label discounts to buyers by default. Sellers must opt out by September 25.
The U.S. Postal Service announced a 2026 holiday-season rate adjustment, with parcel service fees increasing by an average of 6%.
Walmart's U.S. third-party marketplace sales rose 52% in the second quarter of fiscal 2027. Nearly half of U.S. orders were fulfilled through WFS, while the platform continued expanding into Mexico and Canada.
TikTok Shop has adjusted procedures for items not received, returns in transit, and shipping-fee refunds, while extending postage fraud governance to cross-border and domestic managed sellers.
TikTok Shop has published a content compliance guide prohibiting false claims about medical, weight-loss, and other product effects, with ecommerce access penalties for accounts involved in serious or repeated violations within 90 days.