eBay and its former executives have reached a $56 million settlement over harassment and stalking claims against an e-commerce blogger, significantly impacting eBay's brand image.
Etsy has officially completed the sale of its fashion resale platform Depop to eBay for approximately $1.4 billion. Etsy plans to use the proceeds to accelerate stock buybacks and focus on the long-term growth of its core business.
Walmart is recalling Bettergoods brand pistachio butter due to potential salmonella contamination risks. The recall affects 19 states in the U.S., and Walmart has advised consumers to check their supplies.
TikTok Shop is showing strong growth in the U.S. market, with sales growth surpassing that of the UK. Driven by the creator economy and the popularity of live shopping, the platform is becoming a significant force in the U.S. retail ecosystem.
Temu announces its membership in the European Cross-Border E-commerce Association (CBCommerce) to enhance compliance and operational efficiency in the European market through deep collaboration with the European retail community.
Recent analysis shows that Instagram and TikTok now account for 76% of social media growth demand. The market is rapidly concentrating on these two short video and visual content platforms, and sellers should prioritize these channels in social media marketing.
Amazon's stock price surged after its earnings report, reaching a market value of over $3 trillion for the first time. This growth is attributed to AWS cloud services experiencing the fastest growth in 18 quarters, leading to increased market confidence in Amazon's investments in AI.
TikTok is testing a membership subscription service called 'TikTok Shop Plus' in the U.S. market, aimed at improving user retention by offering free shipping and exclusive discounts to reduce users' tendency to switch to Amazon after discovering products.
Walmart has established new emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2040. Despite the challenges posed by expansion-related transportation emissions, the company remains dedicated to sustainability.
Alibaba's B2B sourcing platform Accio has introduced intelligent agent AI technology, enabling it to move from assisting searches to autonomously executing complex multi-step procurement tasks, marking a new stage in AI application in cross-border B2B trade.
TikTok Shop announced at its summit in Singapore that it plans to train at least 1,000 local sellers and 3,000 creators over the next year to enhance discovery commerce in the Singapore market through content creation and live selling.
The EU recently implemented customs modernization reforms, officially canceling the long-standing tariff exemption for low-value imported goods below €150. Starting July 2026, related imported goods will incur a temporary tariff of €3 per item and must meet stricter electronic data declaration requirements.
TikTok Shop Vietnam has officially adjusted the commission rates for marketplace sellers starting today. The commission rates for popular categories such as beauty, personal care, and home products have significantly increased, reaching as high as 19.8%. The fee adjustments for non-marketplace sellers were completed in July.
Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) has reached a partnership with Walmart aimed at assisting Korean beauty and food companies to enter the U.S. market through the 'Global Online Distribution Network Strength Seller Development Program', addressing challenges in market entry, logistics, and localized marketing.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed in the earnings report that the company's AI chip business (Trainium) is performing strongly, with an annual revenue exceeding $25 billion and a quarterly growth rate of 25%, becoming another important growth engine outside of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Walmart officially launched its back-to-school promotion at the beginning of August, offering discounts of over 60% on technology products from brands like HP, Garmin, and Soundcore, aiming to capture market share during the peak back-to-school shopping season.
Forbes analysis indicates that the global e-commerce market is expected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2026. Among the fastest-growing niches are health and wellness categories, particularly products related to mental health. Sellers are advised to bundle products to enhance competitiveness.
Recent analysis shows that Instagram and TikTok have become central to the growth of social media marketing, together accounting for over two-thirds of market demand. Buyers' demand for short videos, likes, and interactions far exceeds that of other platforms.
eBay has agreed to pay $56 million to settle a case involving the harassment and stalking of an e-commerce blogger, which previously had a significant negative impact on the company's reputation.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has prosecuted a large-scale VAT fraud case in the Czech Republic. The individuals involved allegedly used false declarations to import goods from China into the EU market, evading up to €17.4 million in VAT. This case highlights the EU's ongoing tightening of tax compliance regulations in cross-border e-commerce.