A Texas mom in the United States generated more than $40,000 in sales through a single night of TikTok Shop livestreaming. Related data shows that participation in livestream shopping among U.S. small businesses and consumers continues to rise.
Amazon said Prime members can receive fuel discounts at more than 7,500 gas stations across the United States, saving an average of about $70 per year. The company is also expanding its summer promotional benefits.
Amazon has updated its BSA agreement to restrict unreviewed store transfers and prohibit using future sales proceeds as collateral for third-party financing.
Inc. reported that TikTok Shop transaction volume in the U.S. has grown significantly, but many registered stores have no sales and platform revenue is highly concentrated among a small number of leading sellers.
An analysis of the eBay ecosystem found that the platform had approximately 136 million active buyers and GMV of about $22.197 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with advertising and authentication services attracting attention.
Sources familiar with the matter said TikTok Shop is testing managed services in the United States, with the platform seeking to become more involved in store operations and supply chain management.
Starting October 1, 2026, eBay will by default pass discounts on shipping labels purchased through the platform on to buyers. Sellers must opt out by September 25.
Amazon’s U.S. marketplace is adjusting referral fees and FBA fees, increasing average costs by about $0.08 per item, or less than 0.5% of the selling price.
Walmart’s CFO disclosed that third-party marketplace revenue increased 20% from 2025, while fashion, home, and hardlines categories grew by more than 30%.
Amid rising living costs and grocery prices, Walmart announced price rollbacks on thousands to tens of thousands of products, supplemented by tariff rebate subsidies.
The USPS will raise package shipping rates during the 2026 holiday shopping season by an average of about 6%, requiring cross-border sellers to monitor peak-season fulfillment costs.
eBay has published a 2026 holiday-season selling guide and introduced new seller features and preparation information related to peak-season operations.
AWS has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Dutch data analytics company DuckLabs, while DuckDB will remain independently maintained by its foundation and open source.
Amazon EC2 marks 20 years since its launch and now spans 39 global Regions with more than 1,200 instance types.
eBay updated its shipping-label guidance, asking sellers to review the relevant settings and complete the required adjustments by September 25.
eBay announced that high-value coins will be subject to its Authenticity Guarantee inspection process, further strengthening authenticity checks in collectibles transactions.
Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce business grew 24%, with online sales accounting for more than 23% of total sales. Its physical stores are increasingly being used for local delivery and rapid fulfillment.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to settle allegations involving its pharmacies’ handling of controlled prescriptions and to strengthen internal monitoring.
An Evercore analyst raised Amazon’s price target to $355, citing positive signals from its retail business. The news sent Amazon shares higher.
eBay continues to invest in high-value resale, using authentication and protection mechanisms to strengthen trust between buyers and sellers and reinforce its vertical market positioning.