TikTok Shop’s U.S. online retail sales performance has surpassed that of some traditional retailers, including Target, while the platform tests a Prime-like membership program to improve user retention.
Amazon raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast for artificial intelligence and related technologies to about $220 billion, with data-center expansion and chip costs among the main reasons for the increase.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Amazon agreed to pay $2.25 million and accept an injunction to resolve allegations that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Amazon’s market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion, with AWS revenue growth becoming the main driver as market attention shifted further from retail toward cloud computing and enterprise technology services.
Walmart has launched its 2026 Open Call, inviting suppliers to submit products and connect with buyers.
AWS Marketplace supports notification subscriptions by product or service category and delivers relevant information to buyers through multiple channels.
Walmart offers eligible new sellers up to $75,000 in savings benefits.
Consumer Edge data shows that TikTok Shop holds approximately 2% of monthly U.S. online retail share, surpassing Target and Costco.
Forbes reports that TikTok Shop has helped small brands gain attention through discovery-based shopping and influencer commissions, while Amazon continues to dominate search-based commerce.
Data shows that TikTok Shop's global GMV reached $50.3 billion in the first half of 2026, as the platform's transaction volume continued to expand.
24/7 Wall St. reports that Walmart's e-commerce growth is being driven by advertising and its third-party marketplace, further strengthening its online business.
Business Insider reports that power supply constraints and rising demand from AI data centers are affecting Amazon's data center and e-commerce infrastructure planning.
Europe plans to charge a minimum fee of €3 on low-value ecommerce packages below €150 from July 2026.
Data showed that TikTok Shop’s U.S. online sales in July exceeded Target’s, with notable growth in beauty and fashion.
Amazon will gradually remove the existing Featured Offer seller pre-qualification requirements from July 2026, allocating display opportunities across global marketplaces based on price, delivery, and service performance.
eBay launched the 2026 Up & Running Grants program, focused on supporting eBay Live sellers, with total funding of $100,000.
eBay disclosed that eBay Live’s GMV nearly increased eightfold year over year in the second quarter of 2026 and plans to expand into more international markets.
After completing its acquisition of Depop, eBay raised its full-year 2026 GMV growth forecast to 12.5% as the integration of its online resale businesses continues.
Consumer Edge data shows that TikTok Shop accounted for approximately 2% of U.S. online retail spending in July this year, surpassing some traditional retailers including Target.
Industry-wide power supplies are tightening, prompting Amazon to reassess energy planning and operational arrangements for its ecommerce network and cloud infrastructure.