With the tightening of review rules by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the compliance threshold for trademark registration has significantly increased. Sellers must closely examine their service providers' agent qualifications, professional search capabilities, and full-service chains to avoid brand registration failures or application rejections due to improper agency.
The 10% temporary tariff on imported goods from around the world has expired on July 24. This change directly impacts the logistics cost structure for cross-border sellers, who need to promptly assess changes in tariff costs and adjust pricing strategies accordingly to maintain market competitiveness.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently ruled that the TikTok version operated by TikTok USDS is no longer subject to the government device ban. This ruling confirms TikTok's compliance for operations in the U.S. and alleviates platform survival risks for cross-border sellers, providing legal backing for brands investing long-term in advertising and business layouts on TikTok.
Amazon recently opened its 'Seller University' resources to the public for free, no longer requiring a seller account. This initiative lowers the entry barrier for e-commerce and provides potential sellers with systematic training in listing, pricing, logistics, and advertising, thereby enhancing the operational professionalism of all sellers.
Zhejiang Zhengte, a major outdoor leisure seller, announces the establishment of a pet technology company, leveraging its supply chain advantages in the outdoor furniture sector to enter the European and American pet supply market with a DTC branding strategy.
Amazon restarted its FBA New Selection Program on July 30, offering favorable fee deductions and storage waivers for eligible new brand ASINs, aiming to encourage sellers to expand into new categories.
Beginning July 27, Amazon implements a length limit of 75 characters for most product titles and introduces a new 'Product Highlights' field of up to 125 characters for additional specification information, aimed at optimizing search display.
Logistics service provider CNE announces that the 10% temporary tariff on globally imported goods imposed by the US has expired as of July 24, 2026, and related tariff policies are changing.
US Customs recently seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit products infringing the trademarks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Airport, with a total value of about $9 million. CBP has identified e-commerce small packages and IP-related products as key regulatory targets.
A recent study from Columbia University finds that the AI shopping assistants of Amazon and Walmart can identify false 'Made in USA' labels but do not take action against these listings for commercial reasons. This discovery raises discussions on AI compliance and commercial conflicts.
TikTok is testing a membership subscription service called 'TikTok Shop Plus' in the US aimed at increasing user engagement by offering free shipping and exclusive discounts, challenging Amazon's dominance in e-commerce.
Amazon surpasses Walmart for the first time in the 2026 Fortune Global 500 list, ending Walmart's 12-year run at the top and marking a significant shift in the global retail and e-commerce landscape.
Research shows that TikTok Shop has become the second largest beauty retailer in the UK, with a year-on-year sales growth of 60%. The platform has successfully converted social media traffic into a closed loop for beauty consumption, becoming an important venue for brand product launches.
The Bangladesh Central Bank released updated export trade guidelines aimed at supporting the development of digital trade and e-commerce exports by simplifying processes and introducing electronic document handling. The new regulation consolidates foreign exchange directives and offers a more flexible financing framework for cross-border e-commerce.
With the EU abolishing the €150 tax exemption for low-value parcels, cross-border e-commerce importers face rising cost challenges. Logistics companies indicate that more businesses are shifting towards establishing regional warehouses within Europe to optimize logistics costs and improve delivery times in response to tariff changes.
Amazon's Q2 financial report shows revenue reaching $200.6 billion, up 20% year-over-year. The core cloud business AWS sees growth at a five-year high, and operating margin significantly improves. Despite large investments in AI infrastructure putting short-term pressure on free cash flow, overall profitability exceeds expectations, and annual capital expenditure forecast is raised to meet AI demand.
eBay and three former executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from harassment of a couple. The case originated from actions taken by a former eBay employee dissatisfied with the couple's reporting on eBay's business, including extreme behavior such as online harassment. This settlement marks the end of a long legal dispute.
TikTok Shop continues to expand in the UK market, with over 300,000 small sellers now onboard. Live shopping has become a core growth engine, with year-over-year growth of 55%, and an average of over 6,000 live sales events each day, indicating rapidly increasing penetration of social commerce in the UK retail market.
Newegg has officially launched its 12th annual FantasTech sale, offering thousands of tech product discounts to consumers in the U.S. and Canada. This event is a key promotional moment for Newegg focused on the PC components, consumer electronics, and gaming hardware market.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council announces that the third Hong Kong Shopping Festival will expand to the ASEAN market for the first time, focusing on Singapore and Malaysia. The event aims to help Hong Kong SMEs expand their business through cross-border e-commerce channels, leveraging live sales and exclusive discounts to attract consumers.