TikTok Shop released new platform safety regulations, explicitly prohibiting minors from participating in any form of commercial sales activities, including on-screen explanations, product recommendations, and voiceovers. All sales content must be led by adults.
Walmart plans to deploy 90 million Wiliot IoT tags by the end of 2026 for real-time monitoring of fresh product temperatures and supply chain status, marking one of the largest applications of IoT technology in retail.
Amazon's Opportunity Detector has launched a new 'Product Selection Simulator' available for free to sellers in the US and five European countries. By entering product information, sellers receive a report analyzing market segmentation and buyer feedback, along with AI optimization suggestions.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced temporary anti-dumping measures on imported pecans from Mexico and the US, determining that related enterprises engaged in dumping practices and setting corresponding deposit rates.
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.
The 2026 Cross-border Independent Station Summit was held in Shenzhen, discussing the application of AI Agents in independent operations and releasing the 'AI Operations Maturity Assessment System' to drive the transition of cross-border e-commerce to smart operations.
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.
eBay is testing a new logistics management policy in the U.S., providing delayed delivery and refund protection only to sellers who purchase shipping labels through the eBay platform, aiming to strengthen control over logistics execution.
The Indonesian government has decided to postpone the 0.5% tax policy for e-commerce sellers until November and has promised to refund previously collected taxes while revoking appointments of some tax collection agencies.
The EU has imposed the highest fine to date on AliExpress under the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to insufficient controls over illegal and counterfeit products on the platform.
E-commerce acceleration platform MarketLeap has expanded its U.S. business, aiming to help brands automate their expansion into global markets like Walmart, eBay, and TikTok Shop.
TikTok Shop brands are increasingly leveraging AI-generated virtual characters or product models for content testing, aiming to replace traditional filmed content, reduce marketing costs, and enhance testing efficiency.
Amazon Pharmacy has launched a GLP-1 weight loss drug discount plan for Medicare patients, costing only $50 per month, aiming to expand its market share in healthcare through a federal bridging program.
Walmart has officially completed the acquisition of streaming TV ad platform Vibe.co, planning to integrate it into Walmart Connect's retail media business to enhance its advertising deployment and purchasing data correlation capabilities.
TikTok Shop is testing a subscription service called 'Shop Plus' in the U.S., offering free shipping and exclusive discounts, aiming to enhance user retention through a membership model, similar to Amazon Prime.
SHEIN's marketplace business has rapidly grown to account for over one-third of its total revenue. With substantial cash reserves, SHEIN is viewed as a potential acquirer of European e-commerce giants like Zalando.
E-commerce acceleration provider Pattern has announced participation in multiple investor conferences to showcase its solutions for optimizing operations across more than 70 global e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Walmart using AI and data models.
TikTok Shop has launched a new offsite performance analysis tool designed to measure the sales contribution of TikTok ads to sellers' independent sites. The tool currently supports only Shopify and other independent sites, with no tracking for conversion data from third-party platforms like Amazon or Walmart.
Amazon has officially discontinued the 'Social Media Promo Code' feature since August 6, rendering related exclusive landing pages ineffective. Sellers need to adjust their offsite traffic strategies to use Coupons or standard promotions and reconfigure channel attribution tags.
Shopee Malaysia has announced that starting October 1, it will no longer accept manual shipping fee claims for Return in Original Condition (RIOC) and In-Transit Return (ITRR), transitioning to automatic coverage under the 'Seller Shipping Savings Program.'