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Amazon Prime Air to Cover Nearly 500 U.S. Towns This Year
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. towns by the end of 2026, increasing its coverage by six times from the previous plan.
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Industry NewsGov
Texas Governor Announces Amazon Robot Manufacturing Plant in Austin
The Texas governor’s office announced that Amazon will build a robot manufacturing facility in Austin, with an expected investment of several billion dollars and 300 to 500 new jobs.
Market TrendsForbes
Forbes: Seven Tips for Small Sellers Starting on TikTok Shop
Forbes outlines seven tips for small sellers entering TikTok Shop, highlighting the role of content, creators, and hero products in sales conversion.
ComplianceeBay
eBay Adjusts Export and Compliance Policies Covering Declarations, Tariffs, and Category Eligibility
eBay has officially updated its export policies, covering U.S. CPSC electronic reporting, EU tariffs on low-value imports, eligibility for high-value categories, and return and exchange support.
Industry NewsAbcnews
Amazon Plans to Expand Drone Delivery to Nearly 500 U.S. Towns and Cities
Amazon plans to expand its drone delivery coverage to nearly 500 U.S. towns and cities this year, primarily serving lightweight packages.
Market TrendsPluang
Walmart’s E-Commerce Sales Rise 24% in Q2 as Company Raises Full-Year Outlook
Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce sales rose 24% year over year in the second quarter, with store delivery, fulfillment and its third-party marketplace contributing to revenue growth as the company raised its full-year outlook.
Industry NewsJapantimes
TikTok Tests Money Transfers via Direct Messages
TikTok has been found to be testing peer-to-peer money transfers via direct messages, with related code appearing in the U.S. iOS app and potentially linking social chats with payments.
Platform PolicyMynorthwest
TikTok’s Bellevue Office to Lay Off 75 Employees
Filing information shows that TikTok plans to cut 75 jobs at its Bellevue office, with the layoffs taking effect on October 19.
ComplianceEcommercebytes
Some USPS Shipping Rates on eBay to Decrease on August 22
USPS shipping rates on eBay will change on August 22, with some Ground Advantage and Priority Mail prices decreasing.
Platform PolicyWalmart
Walmart Releases Second-Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
Walmart's earnings report showed that Walmart Connect advertising grew by about 38%, global membership-fee revenue posted double-digit growth, and Walmart.com was opened to international buyers.
Industry NewsSeattlered
TikTok to Eliminate 75 Jobs in Bellevue
TikTok confirmed that it will eliminate 75 jobs at its Bellevue, Washington, office, with the cuts scheduled to take effect in October and affecting local tech employment and its operating footprint.
Market TrendsWalmart
Walmart Marketplace Seller Base and Revenue Continue to Grow
Walmart Marketplace seller numbers have surpassed 150,000, while business revenue grew 34% year over year. The platform continues to attract brands through incentives and logistics services.
ComplianceTikTok
TikTok Shop Adjusts Return Shipping Fee and Postage Fraud Rules
TikTok Shop has adjusted shipping fee handling for buyer-responsible returns and expanded postage fraud enforcement to cross-border and local managed sellers.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon to Implement New Product Title Rules Starting July 27
Amazon requires non-media product titles to be limited to 75 characters and is adding an Item Highlights field for additional product features.
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Market TrendsCNBC
Walmart Second-Quarter Earnings Preview: E-Commerce and Advertising in Focus
Ahead of Walmart's second-quarter earnings release, e-commerce, advertising, and membership revenue are drawing market attention.
Market TrendsBusiness Insider
TikTok Shop U.S. Online Sales Surpass Those of Target and Other Retailers
TikTok Shop's online sales performance in the U.S. has surpassed that of retailers including Target, and it plans to launch a membership program similar to Prime.
Industry NewsEbayinc
eBay Completes Acquisition of Depop
eBay announced the completion of its acquisition of fashion resale platform Depop, expanding its focus on younger consumers and the C2C market.
Industry NewsApnews
Amazon Plans to Expand Drone Delivery to Nearly 500 U.S. Cities and Towns
Amazon plans to expand drone delivery for lightweight packages to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of the year.
Industry NewsGeekwire
TikTok Cuts 75 Jobs in Seattle Area, Affecting E-Commerce Teams
TikTok eliminated about 75 positions in the Seattle and Bellevue areas, with some affecting its e-commerce teams.
Market TrendsThestreet
Morgan Stanley Outlines Four Possible Paths Forward for eBay
Morgan Stanley analyzed four possible strategic paths for eBay, focusing on the level of investment in the U.S. market, competitive pressure, and cost trade-offs.