Amazon has confirmed that its 75-character product title limit policy also applies to its own products. This move is aimed at standardizing platform regulations to alleviate seller concerns about unfair competition, while encouraging sellers to utilize the ‘product highlights’ field for keyword optimization.
TikTok Shop has released new regulations clarifying the procedures for U.S. sellers who change their legal business entity. Sellers will face a suspension of sales during the transition period, and some platform permissions may need to be reapplied; sellers are advised to handle entity changes cautiously.
The latest report shows that TikTok Shop's U.S. Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) reached $11.8 billion in the first half of 2026, representing a 103% year-on-year increase, regaining its position as the largest market globally. The global GMV surpassed $50 billion in the first half, with expectations of exceeding $100 billion for the full year.
MarketLeap launched new services aimed at helping American consumer brands reduce their over-reliance on Amazon by diversifying through platforms like Walmart, eBay, and TikTok Shop for market expansion.
Amazon has updated its compliance policy, requiring sellers to add specific tags in IPTC metadata for listing images and A+ pages that contain AI-generated human models to disclose AI content to consumers.
TikTok Shop has launched an off-site performance analysis report to help sellers measure the conversion contribution of TikTok traffic on independent sites, but currently, it does not support data tracking from third-party platforms like Amazon and Walmart.
TikTok has announced the closure of its Nashville office in the U.S. by October 2026, resulting in the layoff of 250 employees, aimed at streamlining operations and optimizing team structure to align with long-term growth goals.
The EU has imposed substantial fines on AliExpress under the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing the platform's insufficient control over illegal and counterfeit products, highlighting the EU's ongoing tightening of compliance regulation on cross-border e-commerce platforms.
TikTok Shop shows strong growth, with a global GMV of $50.3 billion in the first half of 2026, projected to surpass $100 billion for the year, indicating rapid expansion in the global e-commerce market.
TikTok Shop has launched an acceleration program in the U.S. for emerging cross-border sellers, providing benefits of up to $1 million to help merchants achieve cold start and sales boosts before Black Friday.
Amazon has recently released multiple policies, including the return of Q4 peak season logistics fees and a strict limit of 75 characters for product titles, requiring sellers to make detailed adjustments for peak season operations.
GLN, a subsidiary of Hana Bank, has expanded its QR payment merchant network in Korea to 1.5 million by integrating with Seoul Pay. This move provides international tourists a more convenient payment option while shopping in Korea without the need for cash exchange.
African payment company SeerBit announced the integration of PayPal, enabling African merchants to receive international payments more easily. This move aims to address the fragmentation of cross-border e-commerce payments in Africa and enhance merchants' global competitiveness.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is reconsidering the $56 billion takeover bid for eBay due to poor market reaction. The two parties may shift towards a strategic partnership, focusing on using GameStop's retail store resources to expand eBay's presence in the collectibles market.
Newegg has exclusively launched the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor in the North American market. As a tech ecommerce platform, Newegg aims to attract core PC hardware enthusiasts through such exclusive launches to solidify its position in the vertical space.
Colis Privé, a subsidiary of Ceva Logistics, officially enters the Iberian Peninsula market by acquiring Paack. This move aims to strengthen its last-mile delivery network in Europe to meet growing e-commerce demand in Spain and Portugal.
Logistics company Rich Sale has launched a cargo flight route from Jinan, China to Rockford, Illinois, aiming to improve cross-border e-commerce logistics efficiency and avoid congestion at major hub airports, providing more flexible logistics options for China-US trade.
TikTok Shop performed strongly in the first half of 2026, with GMV exceeding $50 billion. The US market has officially surpassed Indonesia to become the largest single market for the platform globally, indicating rapid expansion in the US and European markets.
Walmart showcased its trading cards and collectibles platform at the 46th National Sports Collectibles Convention, making high-value signed memorabilia transactions through an invite-only platform to deepen its presence in the collectibles niche.
Zhejiang Province has issued the '14th Five-Year Plan for Strong Opening', explicitly stating the aim to build an international hub for cross-border e-commerce, supporting the construction of overseas warehouses and front warehouses, while promoting deep integration between live streaming platforms and cross-border e-commerce.