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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.
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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.
Market TrendsForbes
Small Brands Gain Fame Through TikTok Shop, but Amazon Remains Dominant
Forbes reported that TikTok Shop helps small and midsize brands build awareness through short videos and livestreams, while Amazon remains ahead in overall fulfillment, product breadth, and consumer usage habits.
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.
Industry NewsForbes
Forbes Publishes Beginner’s Guide to TikTok Shop for Small and Midsize Sellers
Forbes outlines seven recommendations for small and midsize sellers entering TikTok Shop, covering short-form videos, livestream selling, and coordination with platforms such as Amazon.
Platform PolicyClaimsjournal
Amazon Restores Mandatory Arbitration Clause
Amazon has reinstated mandatory arbitration and class-action waiver provisions in its user agreement, while consumers may still use small claims court in certain circumstances.
Industry NewseBay
eBay Launches $100,000 Live-Commerce Grant Program
eBay has launched the 2026 Up & Running Grants program, providing a total of $100,000 to 10 sellers, with a focus on eBay Live.
Industry NewsForbes
Forbes Summarizes TikTok Shop Tips for Small Sellers
Forbes has summarized seven tips for small sellers starting on TikTok Shop, covering short-form video content, influencer marketing, and coordination with traditional marketplace e-commerce.
Market TrendsAlmcorp
eBay Live GMV Nearly Quintuples Year Over Year in Q2
eBay reported that eBay Live’s second-quarter GMV grew nearly eightfold year over year and plans to expand live-shopping functionality into more international markets.
Industry NewsWalmart
Walmart Upgrades Stores and Omnichannel Fulfillment Network
Walmart announced investments in stores and digital infrastructure, planning to modernize more than 650 stores in 2026 and strengthen pickup, delivery, and online-to-offline fulfillment.
Market TrendsTubefilter
TikTok Shop Annual GMV Could Exceed $100 Billion
Data from Momentum Works and other organizations indicates that TikTok Shop’s annual GMV could exceed $100 billion, with the U.S. market reaching $11.8 billion in GMV in the first half of the year.
Platform PolicyAmazon Seller Central
Amazon Renames Supply Chain by Amazon as Amazon Supply Chain Services
Amazon announced in its seller community that Supply Chain by Amazon will be renamed Amazon Supply Chain Services, integrating global logistics, warehousing, and multichannel fulfillment services.
Market TrendsBusiness Insider
TikTok Shop U.S. Online Sales Surpass Those of Target and Other Retailers
Consumer Edge data shows that TikTok Shop accounted for about 2% of U.S. online retail spending in July, with sales exceeding the online channels of Target, Costco, and Home Depot.
Platform PolicyAmazon
Amazon Supply Chain Services Opens Less-Than-Truckload Shipping to All Businesses
Amazon is opening its supply chain service’s less-than-truckload freight capabilities to all businesses and third-party warehouses, no longer limiting the service to sellers on Amazon’s platform.
Industry NewsBloomberg
Amazon Plans to Invest $150 Billion in Data Center Expansion Over 15 Years
Amazon plans to invest nearly $150 billion over the next 15 years to expand its data centers in response to growing demand for generative AI and cloud services.
Market TrendsBloomberg
U.S. Online Sales Could Approach $2.9 Trillion by 2030
Bloomberg Intelligence expects U.S. online sales to approach $2.9 trillion by 2030, with AI, omnichannel retail and social commerce continuing to drive growth.
Industry NewsCNBC
Berkshire Shareholders' Meeting Focuses on Retail Issues
Around Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders' meeting, shareholders and management focused on retail business and corporate operations.
ComplianceCNBC
Buffett Communicates with Biden Administration on Banking Conditions
Warren Buffett said he had been in contact with the Biden administration about conditions in the U.S. banking sector.
Industry NewsCNBC
Berkshire Hathaway Buys Amazon Shares
Warren Buffett confirmed that Berkshire Hathaway had bought Amazon shares, saying the investment was not directly led by him.
Industry NewsCNBC
Buffett Receives His First Bitcoin
Warren Buffett received his first bitcoin at a charity dinner that had been postponed.