An industry study projects TikTok Shop's U.S. sales to reach $23.4 billion in 2026, but new stores still face barriers involving initial launch, sales accumulation and creator partnerships.
Amazon raised the prices of hardware products including Echo, Fire TV, Kindle and eero to offset rising memory component costs.
Amazon's operating cash flow rose 33% year over year, but its free cash flow showed a $7.6 billion shortfall amid spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Amazon has introduced limits on the number of product reviews shoppers can access, saying the adjustment is intended to strengthen review-system security and governance.
Walmart’s e-commerce sales grew in the second quarter, with its store network and fast delivery supporting the expansion of its online business.
Data shows that TikTok Shop accounted for approximately 2% of U.S. online retail in July, surpassing some traditional retailers in market share.
Rates for some USPS shipping services on eBay will decrease starting August 22, covering specific postal services purchased through eBay Labels.
TikTok plans to restructure its Bellevue team, affecting approximately 75 positions, mainly involving TikTok Shop and global e-commerce operations.
TikTok confirmed the closure of its Nashville office and adjustments to the related team structure, while stating that its commitment to serving U.S. users remains unchanged.
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns this year, offering delivery of packages weighing up to 5 pounds in as little as 30 minutes.
eMarketer forecasts TikTok Shop's U.S. sales will reach $23.4 billion in 2026, while ecosystem competition in the third quarter is shifting toward cold-start operations and affiliate creator partnerships.
Data showed TikTok Shop's U.S. beauty sales reached $4.4 billion, up 107.7% year over year, surpassing Target and Costco to rank fourth in the U.S. beauty retail market.
Walmart's e-commerce sales grew 24%, while its fast-delivery service now offers delivery within 30 minutes in 38 markets and is set to expand further.
Livestream sales and online auctions for lab-grown diamonds are increasing on TikTok, with prices of about $100–$200 per carat and short-duration bidding formats attracting attention.
eBay announced that it is expanding its Authenticity Guarantee service to collectible coins, with professional organizations conducting multiple-point inspections.
A Reuters analysis said U.S. companies are taking on more debt to finance AI infrastructure, prompting greater investor scrutiny of returns and financial sustainability.
About 70% of Walmart’s online orders are delivered the same day, while 37% are completed within three hours. Fast fulfillment has become an important factor in e-commerce sales growth.
Ahead of the back-to-school season, TikTok Shop launched a seven-day Spotlight campaign for OMIE, offering platform traffic, promotions, and creator content exposure.
Walmart raised its full-year net sales growth forecast. Global e-commerce grew 23%, while its international advertising business performed strongly.
eBay's first-party advertising revenue reached $570 million in the second quarter, up 25% year over year, while its GAAP operating margin rose to 21.6%.