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Former Amazon Manager Sues, Alleging Termination After Reporting Bias
A former Amazon creative project manager has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation and termination after reporting racial bias in the workplace.
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Platform PolicyTikTok
TikTok Shop Releases Intellectual Property and Safety Transparency Report
TikTok Shop released an intellectual property and safety report, saying it rejected approximately 2 million noncompliant seller registration applications during a review period.
Industry NewsApnews
Amazon Adds $20 Billion in Artificial Intelligence Investment
Following strong second-quarter performance, Amazon plans to add $20 billion in technology investment, focusing on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure.
Market TrendsApnews
Walmart and Amazon Compete for the U.S. Rural Delivery Market
Walmart and Amazon are expanding faster delivery coverage in rural areas of the United States, competing for fulfillment capabilities and consumer share in remote markets.
ComplianceApnews
California Accuses Amazon of Interfering with Multichannel Pricing
California alleges in an antitrust lawsuit that Amazon required retailers to raise prices on other channels to prevent products from being priced below Amazon’s platform.
Market TrendsApnews
Google Partners with Walmart to Launch AI Shopping on Gemini
Google announced shopping and instant checkout features in Gemini, in cooperation with retailers including Walmart and Shopify.
Market TrendsApnews
Amazon Tests 30-Minute Delivery Service
Amazon is testing 30-minute delivery in some areas, using micro-fulfillment hubs and additional service fees to expand rapid fulfillment capabilities.
Industry NewsDigital Commerce 360
eBay Unveils AI and Seller Management Tools at OPEN25
At OPEN25, eBay unveiled an AI messaging assistant, an inventory mapping API, and cost-tracking tools for sellers, while strengthening after-sales and order-error protections.
Market TrendsDigital Commerce 360
eBay’s Second-Quarter Revenue and GMV Both Rose 15%
eBay’s second-quarter revenue and GMV both rose 15% year over year, GMV in key categories increased 26%, and eBay Live transaction value nearly grew eightfold year over year.
Industry NewsEbrun
Amazon Launches Joint Empowerment Program for North China Industrial Belt
Amazon Global Selling launched the 'North China Industrial Belt Joint Empowerment Program' in Qingdao, planning to incubate 500 brand sellers over the next two years and cultivate over 50 new benchmark sellers, focusing on industries such as wigs, engineering machinery, and smart hardware.
Platform PolicyEbrun
Lazada Malaysia Adjusts Category Commission Policy
Lazada Malaysia will adjust its category commission policy starting August 14, providing a 120-day commission exemption for new sellers to lower their initial costs.
Compliance163
11 Chinese Furniture Companies Penalized with 216.01% Anti-Dumping Duty
The US Department of Commerce announced the results of the administrative review on anti-dumping duties for wooden bedroom furniture from China, with 11 Chinese companies penalized with a punitive anti-dumping duty rate of 216.01% for failing to demonstrate eligibility for individual tax rates.
Platform PolicyStackinfluence
TikTok Shop Tightens Fulfillment Metric Requirements
TikTok Shop is intensifying the assessment of fulfillment metrics, requiring sellers to maintain high logistics performance. Sellers are advised to keep their late dispatch rate below 4% and ensure an on-time delivery rate of at least 80% to adapt to the platform's shift towards a fulfillment-oriented market.
Industry News163
Walmart Supply Chain Violations Decrease by 35% Year-on-Year
Walmart's latest ESG report indicates that its supply chain compliance management has shown results, with cases of supply chain misconduct down 35% year-on-year for fiscal year 2026, while reports of unauthorized production have decreased significantly by 71%.
Platform PolicyMrjeff
Amazon Requires Sellers to Label AI-Generated Images
Amazon has updated its content compliance rules, requiring sellers to add the ‘contains-synthetic-performer’ label via XMP metadata to product images and A+ content that include AI-generated characters. This regulation aims to enhance transparency in AI-generated content; failure to comply may lead to compliance risks.
Platform PolicyEbrun
eBay UK Launches International Shipping Service
eBay UK recently launched an international shipping service, allowing sellers to fulfill cross-border orders via domestic shipping methods, aimed at reducing logistics difficulties and costs for sellers.
Industry News163
US Lifts TikTok Ban on Federal Devices
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has officially rescinded the TikTok ban on federal devices implemented in 2023. The Department of Justice has determined that TikTok's ownership and operational structure in the US have changed, making it no longer subject to the ban's legal restrictions.
ComplianceStackinfluence
Amazon Requires Sellers to Tag AI-Generated Realistic Images and A+ Content
Amazon has updated compliance requirements, mandating sellers to tag product images and A+ content that feature AI-generated realistic characters. Sellers must add specific keywords to the XMP metadata of the image files to comply with the platform's transparency regulations regarding AI content.
Industry NewsBusinesswire
Clarity Systems Secures Seed Funding to Combat Return Fraud
Retail fraud prevention company Clarity Systems has completed a $4.4 million seed funding round. The company has developed a system that can detect fraud, swapping, or counterfeit returns within three seconds without unboxing, aimed at helping e-commerce sellers reduce return losses.
Platform PolicyHugo Crossborder
Amazon Sends Warning Letters to Sellers, Demanding 'One Price' Across Platforms
Amazon recently sent warning letters to some sellers, demanding they stop selling the same products on other platforms at lower prices. The platform clearly stated that such behavior could lead to reduced search rankings, loss of Buy Box, or even account suspension, aiming to combat price arbitrage across platforms.