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.'
Following Temu, the EU has imposed a hefty fine on AliExpress under the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing the platform's inadequate control over illegal and counterfeit products. This action signifies the EU's escalating regulatory pressure on cross-border e-commerce platforms, with compliance requirements becoming increasingly stringent.
TikTok Shop is piloting a subscription service called 'Shop Plus' in the U.S., aimed at enhancing user retention by offering benefits such as free shipping and discounts, directly competing with established e-commerce membership systems like Amazon Prime.
Walmart's e-commerce business achieved a GMV of over $150 billion in fiscal year 2026, with more than 200,000 active third-party sellers. This data indicates that Walmart has become an important choice for Amazon sellers seeking diversified layouts, with its market share continually expanding.
TikTok announces the launch of the '1 cent shopping reward' program in the U.S. Existing users can invite new users to join the platform and purchase popular items such as clothing and electronics for just 1 cent on TikTok Shop. This initiative aims to rapidly drive new user growth through a low-threshold promotional activity.
Temu's semi-managed Japanese site is scheduled to launch on August 27. The platform has opened pricing evaluation for merchants, and semi-managed sites in South Korea and Mexico will also open in succession. Sellers planning to enter the Japanese market should confirm qualifications early and complete product selection and inventory preparation in advance.
Amazon updates compliance policy, requiring sellers to add specific tags in the metadata of images containing AI-generated images of real people. Failure to tag appropriately may lead to listing violations. Sellers are advised to audit existing AI materials immediately to ensure metadata completeness and avoid compliance issues affecting account health.
Walmart has urgently recalled Bettergoods pistachio butter sold in 19 states due to potential salmonella contamination, urging consumers to stop eating the product immediately.
Korean beauty brand Missha reported an 816% year-on-year increase in sales on U.S. TikTok Shop from January to July this year, driven by a promotional video from Cardi B, showcasing the explosive potential of social e-commerce for beauty brands.
eBay released its Q2 2026 financial report, showing revenue of $3.1 billion, a 15% year-on-year increase, with GMV growth also at 15%, indicating strong performance in advertising and core transaction businesses.
eBay announces the expansion of its international shipping service (EIS) to Germany, launching a DHL tracking pilot to optimize the logistics experience for cross-border sellers and enhance platform shipping revenue.
Amazon Pharmacy has announced a delivery service for GLP-1 medications to eligible Medicare patients for a monthly fee of $50, further expanding its presence in the healthcare retail sector.
TikTok Shop has updated its policy to enforce a 24-hour sales suspension for sellers who change their business entity, resetting all bank account binding information. Sellers must re-bind their accounts under the new entity name.
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce will host the 'TOPTHAI Cross-Border E-Commerce Day' on August 17-18, aimed at helping Thai companies leverage AI technology and mainstream e-commerce platforms to expand into global markets.
The EU has imposed heavy penalties on AliExpress under the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to effectively control illegal and counterfeit products, marking a further upgrade in EU regulatory oversight of cross-border e-commerce platforms.
TikTok Shop tightens compliance regulations, explicitly prohibiting minors from appearing in sales videos and livestreams to enhance content safety and compliance on the platform.
eBay has announced an expansion of its 'Item Not Received' (INR) protection policy for sellers using platform shipping labels, aiming to reduce seller losses from logistics disputes.
Amazon has updated its content compliance rules, requiring sellers to add specific metadata tags to listing images and A+ pages that include AI-generated human images using an IPTC-compatible editor. Non-compliant images may face risk of listing removal.