Amazon disclosed that employees are already using AI tools to write code and optimize processes, and plans to invest $2.5 billion in future-skills training.
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, with packages weighing up to 5 pounds and delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
Walmart's e-commerce sales rose 24% year over year in the second quarter, with more than 80% of online orders fulfilled by physical stores and delivery within 30 minutes available in 38 markets.
A report said global consumer spending on TikTok Shop reached $50.03 billion in the first half of 2026, up 92% year over year, while U.S. market transaction value was approximately $11.8 billion.
An industry analysis said TikTok Shop's U.S. market sales reached $11.8 billion in the first half of the year, while the top 1% of sellers accounted for approximately 60% of sales, indicating increasing concentration at the top.
TikTok announced product updates for the third quarter of 2026, including the TopReach Max, GMV Max Pro, and Symphony Agent advertising and AI creative tools.
eBay launched its 2026 Up & Running Grants program, offering 10 sellers a total of $100,000, livestreaming equipment, and mentoring support, with a focus on eBay Live.
Amazon continues to face antitrust scrutiny, while some sellers say changes to settlement cycles and platform fees are increasing cash-flow pressure.
TikTok Shop added sites in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Poland and launched the Sell Across Europe tool, bringing its European GMV close to €500 million.
TikTok filed a layoff notice with Washington state, affecting 75 positions in the Seattle and Bellevue areas across TikTok Shop e-commerce and anti-fraud teams.
According to internal documents, Amazon is advancing Project Tetromino, exploring the use of robots to automate sorting, loading, and other processes at delivery stations.
Consumer Edge data shows that TikTok Shop accounted for approximately 2% of U.S. online retail sales in July this year, with sales exceeding those of traditional retailers such as Target and Costco.
Walmart’s quarterly data shows that U.S. e-commerce sales rose 24% year over year as consumers continued to demand value-priced products and convenient fulfillment services.
GameStop is reportedly reassessing its $56 billion bid for eBay, with the two companies potentially shifting toward a business partnership or other strategic cooperation.
Industry-wide power and capacity constraints are prompting Amazon to distribute e-commerce and cloud computing workloads across more AWS regions.
Reports indicate that eBay is prominently displaying Depop in some search and recommendation positions and directing some buyers off-site.
Industry statistics show that Amazon remains a major global online retail platform, with high annual sales and market share.
Amazon U.S. will adjust Referral and FBA fees in 2026, increasing average per-unit costs by $0.08, with the overall increase below 0.5% of selling prices.
Amazon Brand Registry has launched a one-stop violation reporting tool integrating intellectual property, counterfeit, and policy compliance complaints, with a planned launch by the end of July 2026.
eBay reported 136 million global active buyers and GMV of $22.197 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with strong performance in collectibles and auto parts.