Industry NewsGeekwire
TikTok to Cut 75 Ecommerce-Related Jobs in Seattle Area
GeekWire reports that TikTok notified local authorities of plans to eliminate 75 jobs in the Seattle and Bellevue areas, primarily in ecommerce-related functions.
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Market TrendsWsbtv
Walmart’s U.S. Comparable-Sales Growth Falls to a Six-Year Low
Walmart’s U.S. comparable sales grew 2.6% in its latest fiscal quarter, marking a six-year low, as management lowered its outlook amid more cautious consumer spending and the impact of prescription-drug pricing regulations.
Platform PolicyEcommercebytes
eBay Publishes 2026 Holiday-Season Selling Guide
EcommerceBytes reports that eBay has published its 2026 holiday-season selling guide and introduced combined shipping, bundle discounts, and adjustments to some U.S. Postal Service shipping rates.
Market TrendsMashable
TikTok Shop Global Sales Reach $50.3 Billion in First Half of 2026
Mashable, citing an industry report, says TikTok Shop’s global sales reached $50.3 billion in the first half of the year, up 92% year over year, while U.S. transaction value approached $1.2 billion.
Platform PolicyTikTok
TikTok Announces Q3 2026 Brand-Tool Updates
TikTok’s business blog announced third-quarter brand-product updates covering reach ads, self-service TopView booking, and geographic exclusion controls.
Market TrendsBusiness Insider
TikTok Shop's U.S. Online Sales Surpass Traditional Retail Giants Including Target
Business Insider reported that TikTok Shop's U.S. online sales have surpassed those of retailers including Target, while the platform is also exploring a membership program similar to Amazon Prime.
Market TrendsMashable
TikTok Shop Global GMV Reaches $50.3 Billion in the First Half of 2026
Industry data shows that TikTok Shop's global GMV reached $50.3 billion in the first half of 2026, up 92% year over year; consumer spending in the U.S. market was approximately $11.8 billion.
Industry NewsEbayinc
eBay Releases Long-Term Strategy to Strengthen Support for Small Businesses and Data Tools
eBay released a strategic update identifying small businesses and brand sellers as long-term priorities, and plans to enhance seller data tools, intelligent insights, and policy transparency.
Market TrendsReuters
Amazon Plans to Invest More Than $2 Billion in Latin American Prime Video by 2030
Amazon plans to invest more than $2 billion in Prime Video in Latin America from 2027 through 2030.
ComplianceCourthousenews
TikTok Reaches $400 Million Settlement with U.S. Government Over Child Safety Issues
TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to settle U.S. government allegations involving children’s privacy and account security.
Industry NewsCbsnews
Walmart Says It Will Use $2.9 Billion in Tariff Refunds to Lower Prices
Walmart said it received approximately $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and will use the funds to lower prices on certain products.
Market TrendsForbes
Forbes: TikTok Shop Helps Small Brands Gain Exposure, but Amazon Remains Dominant
Forbes reported that TikTok Shop helps small brands gain exposure through short videos and livestreaming, while Amazon remains dominant in transaction volume and fulfillment capabilities.
Market TrendsPrnewswire
TikTok Shop Selects OMIE for Seven-Day Spotlight Campaign Ahead of Back-to-School Season
TikTok Shop launched a seven-day Spotlight campaign ahead of the back-to-school season and selected children’s lunchbox brand OMIE to participate.
Industry NewsJapantimes
TikTok Reportedly Exploring Money Transfers Through Direct Messages
The Japan Times reported that TikTok is exploring direct user-to-user transfers within direct messages to reduce external payment redirects and strengthen its in-app commercial ecosystem.
Industry NewsAbout Amazon
AWS Invests More Than $500 Million in Student Resources and Artificial Intelligence Training
AWS announced an investment of more than $500 million to provide students with cloud-computing resources and artificial intelligence skills training, expanding its education support.
ComplianceCourthousenews
ByteDance to Pay $404 Million to Settle Child Privacy Lawsuit with U.S. Department of Justice
ByteDance agreed to pay $404 million to settle with the U.S. Department of Justice over a lawsuit involving TikTok’s child privacy practices and management of minor accounts.
Market TrendsMarketscale
Walmart U.S. E-commerce Grows 24% as Stores Shift to Omnichannel Fulfillment
Walmart’s earnings report showed that U.S. e-commerce sales grew 24% year over year, with physical stores continuing to fulfill online orders.
Industry NewsAbcnews
Amazon Plans to Expand Drone Delivery to Nearly 500 U.S. Cities and Towns
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns, with the service focused on lightweight packages.
Platform PolicyPrnewswire
TikTok Shop Launches a Seven-Day Spotlight Campaign Focused on Back-to-School Shopping
TikTok Shop launched a seven-day Spotlight campaign around the North American back-to-school season, using platform resources and creator content to support selected brands’ sales.
ComplianceEcommercebytes
Amazon Sellers Face Repeated Obstacles During Identity Verification
Multiple Amazon sellers report delays, system errors, and repeated rejections during recent identity verification related to the INFORM Act.