The U.S. Department of Justice said Amazon agreed to pay $2.25 million and accept an injunction to resolve alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Walmart is testing Symbotic-supported automation systems at selected stores to improve online order picking and fulfillment speed.
eBay released its August 2026 seller update, covering fashion size attributes and seller protection for certain logistics delays.
Puck reported that TikTok Shop is developing from a content community into transaction infrastructure, with content-driven commerce reshaping brand sales paths.
The Houston Chronicle reported that Amazon is advancing a major data center project in Wharton County, Texas, through a consulting firm, with investment potentially reaching $10 billion.
Forbes reports that TikTok Shop is helping small brands gain exposure, but consumers often return to Amazon to complete their purchases.
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.
Consumer Edge data shows that TikTok Shop accounted for about 2% of U.S. online retail spending in July 2026, surpassing retailers such as Target.
Business Insider reports that power supply constraints extending through 2026–2027 are limiting Amazon’s data-center and fulfillment-infrastructure expansion.
GuruFocus, citing the latest 13F filing, reports that George Soros’s investment portfolio slightly reduced its Amazon holdings in the second quarter of 2026.
The Motley Fool reports that Jeff Bezos disclosed a plan to sell $4 billion worth of Amazon stock.
Amazon announced adjustments to U.S. marketplace referral fees and FBA fees for 2026, with average FBA fees increasing by about $0.08 per item and no new fee types introduced.
eBay updated its seller policies for August 2026, covering size standardization in the fashion category, protection from logistics-delay penalties, and account protection mechanisms.
Walmart announced upgrades to its U.S. store network, including renovations at more than 650 stores and expanded pickup and delivery capabilities.
Walmart Marketplace sales increased by about 20% in the fourth quarter, WFS usage reached 52%, and inventory growth remained below sales growth.
Walmart is offering new sellers who joined after February 1, 2026, up to $75,000 in service and tool discounts to reduce initial platform costs.
Amazon announced its 2026 U.S. marketplace fee adjustments, with average FBA fees per unit increasing by $0.08, or less than 0.5%, and no new FBA fee types being introduced.
Amazon Brand Registry launched a guided reporting tool that combines intellectual property infringement, policy violations, and unauthorized brand-content changes in one workflow.
TikTok Shop is attracting more high-ticket brands in home, pool, and technology products, expanding its shopping occasions from impulse purchases to considered purchases.
Forbes summarizes TikTok Shop entry strategies for small sellers, emphasizing organic content, low-cost launches, and coordination with Amazon fulfillment operations.