ATRenew has announced an upgraded overseas strategy, launching a global B2B platform for second-hand electronics called FoneSquare and introducing the international consumer brand ReRe. The first ReRe store has opened in Hong Kong, combining retail, recycling, and AI testing services.
Japanese AI cross-border e-commerce platform SAZO has secured ¥3.21 billion in Series A funding. The company plans to utilize the funds to strengthen its AI-driven commercial infrastructure and accelerate global expansion, particularly by optimizing logistics networks in the US to automate handling of language, currency, and tariff challenges.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council announced that the third Hong Kong Shopping Festival will cover the ASEAN market for the first time. The event will take place in September on Shopee and Lazada platforms, aiming to help Hong Kong SMEs expand into emerging Southeast Asian markets and showcase around 100 local brands.
Payment platform EBANX collaborates with Pagaleve to launch the "Pix 4x" installment payment service in Brazil. This option allows consumers to make payments in installments without a credit card through the Pix system, aiming to reach 60 million consumers in Brazil without credit cards and lower the barriers for cross-border shopping.
As Shein prepares for its Hong Kong IPO, it reveals that its US operations are under review by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The removal of the minimum threshold for tax exemption has increased import costs for Shein, leading to a decline in revenue and profit in the first quarter. The company is considering price increases to address the tariff pressure.
Lianlian DigiTech has been included in CNBC's 'World Top Fintech Companies' list for the second consecutive year. The company currently holds 68 global payment licenses, focusing on optimizing cross-border payments, compliance, and risk management using AI technology to provide financial infrastructure for businesses going abroad.
This month, notable developments in the e-commerce sector include Facebook testing a TikTok-style full-screen video feed; eBay increasing rates for USPS Ground Advantage services; and the European Commission accusing TikTok of having structural flaws in protecting minors' privacy, facing hefty fines as a result.
The social platform X, through a partnership with Cross River Bank, becomes the first U.S. social media platform to embed FDIC-insured interest-bearing accounts and Visa debit card services. This marks a significant step in X's expansion into financial services, aiming to achieve a closed loop between social and payments.
The US is proposing the introduction of the Online Sellers' Bill of Rights, aimed at providing legal protections for third-party sellers operating on large e-commerce platforms. If passed, the bill would limit platforms' arbitrary freezing of funds, suspending accounts, and sudden policy changes.
Walmart is set to launch a negative keywords feature aimed at helping advertisers filter out unrelated search terms, thereby optimizing ad spend and improving conversion rates. This move will significantly enhance sellers' control over the precision of their ad placements, reducing budget waste from ineffective clicks.
Amazon has released a new compliance regulation that requires sellers to clearly mark any AI-generated character images in their listings and A+ content. This move aims to enhance transparency in platform content; sellers must self-check and update relevant materials to avoid non-compliance risks.
Walmart has introduced the 'New-Seller Savings' support program for new sellers joining its Marketplace. The program aims to reduce startup costs for new sellers by lowering commissions, providing WFS fulfillment discounts, and offering advertising credits to help them quickly gain a foothold on the Walmart platform.
TikTok is testing a paid membership program called 'TikTok Shop Plus' in the U.S. that directly competes with Amazon Prime. The program aims to boost customer repurchase rates by providing benefits like free shipping and discounts, keeping traffic within the platform rather than directing it to other e-commerce sites.
Amazon has announced an update to its New Selection Program, which will take effect on July 30. Eligible new brand FBA ASINs will receive multiple benefits including reduced logistics costs and return support to help new products gain traction quickly.
eBay has announced the official launch of its International Shipping Service (EIS) in the UK, which will gradually replace the Global Shipping Program (GSP). The new service promises sellers a broader shipping range, more competitive shipping rates, and improved international return and shipping protection mechanisms.
Starting July 27, Amazon will impose a 75-character limit on non-media product titles, requiring any excess specification information to be moved to a newly added "Item Highlights" field to optimize search display.
Walmart announces a "negative keyword" feature for Sponsored Products advertisers, allowing sellers to exclude irrelevant search terms, optimizing ad spend and improving conversion efficiency.
Amazon has removed the independent seller performance qualification limit for the Featured Offer (formerly Buy Box), integrating metrics like order defect rate into a comprehensive weighted formula instead of serving as a standalone entry threshold.
TikTok Shop is testing a paid membership program called "TikTok Shop Plus" aimed at increasing user retention through benefits like free shipping and discounts, in order to reduce the rate of users switching to Amazon after discovering products on the platform.
TikTok Shop has tightened compliance policies for 2026, focusing on misinformation and non-compliant live broadcasts, requiring brand content to accurately reflect product attributes.