eBay recently announced an increase in USPS Ground Advantage service shipping rates, with a $0.10 rise for 3-5 lb packages in zones 1-8, providing only one day's notice to sellers.
Shopee announces the phased suspension of N-Day delivery services for the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam due to holidays and unforeseen circumstances, advising sellers to adjust their inventory in advance.
Walmart delivery workers report that a recent update to the Spark app's item mapping feature has reduced in-store picking efficiency, raising concerns about income loss.
The European Commission accuses TikTok of having loopholes in privacy settings for teen accounts, exposing minors to potential predatory behavior and regulatory pressure.
Starting July 24, the U.S. government has imposed new tariffs of 10%-12.5% on goods imported from several economies, including China, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
In mid-July, e-commerce service providers launched a series of new tools covering AI video editing, cross-border payments, and financing for second-hand fashion. These tools aim to address sellers' pain points in content production, capital flow, and compliance, helping to enhance operational efficiency.
In the first half of 2026, the number of new sellers joining JD.com increased by over 30% year-on-year, with the number of sellers from industrial belts growing by more than 90%. JD.com has attracted numerous source factories by enhancing support for industrial belts, further enriching its platform offering.
In the first half of 2026, the number of cross-border e-commerce users in China reached 140 million, with significant growth in overseas warehouse export business, increasing 3.3 times year-on-year. Supported by policies, cross-border e-commerce continues to maintain steady growth as a new driving force in foreign trade.
Amazon Business has rapidly grown, with annual sales reaching $60 billion, serving over 11 million business customers worldwide. B2B cross-border e-commerce has become a key growth engine within Amazon's ecosystem.
As of July 2026, the EU has removed the tax exemption for low-value parcels, imposing a €3 tax on imported goods valued under €150. This aims to level the competitive landscape for sellers within and outside the EU.
eBay's acquisition of the second-hand fashion platform Depop for $1.2 billion has been approved by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). This move will further strengthen eBay's leading position in the second-hand fashion market.
TikTok Shop has recently launched a pilot seller management service in the U.S., aiming to standardize platform operations and enhance logistics and service quality.
TikTok Shop has achieved significant success in the UK market, becoming the fourth largest beauty retailer with a 60% annual sales growth. The effectiveness of content e-commerce in the beauty sector has provided a new growth path for brands.
TikTok Shop is testing a fully managed service project in the U.S. aimed at enhancing merchants' overall operational efficiency and fulfillment performance through platform involvement in marketing, advertising, and content creation.
Amazon Prime users have until July 27, 2026, to submit refund claims stemming from a $2.5 billion settlement between Amazon and the FTC regarding disputed user registration processes from 2019 to 2025.
Walmart has announced the renovation of 650 US stores in 2026 to improve online order fulfillment efficiency. Through optimizing picking processes and deploying digital shelf tags, Walmart is further strengthening its omnichannel retail capabilities.
Data from China's Ministry of Commerce shows that e-commerce experienced innovative development in the first half of 2026, with online and offline integration releasing consumer potential. Smart products and cross-border e-commerce have shown strong performance, becoming new drivers of economic growth.
Analysis indicates that summer promotions by Amazon and Walmart have led to market saturation, with consumer loyalty replaced by price comparisons. AI shopping assistants are changing consumer discovery paths, weakening the brand impact of individual platforms.
Amazon will enforce a new title policy on July 27, restricting all product titles to 75 characters except for media categories. Sellers must use the new 125-character 'Product Highlights' field to include key information, and the system will automatically optimize titles exceeding the limit.
The European Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million under the Digital Services Act (DSA), accusing it of failing to fulfill systemic risk management obligations. This is the largest fine against a major online platform since the law took effect.