Due to potential risks associated with pasteurization, Walmart has issued an emergency recall of Great Value cheese across 24 states. No related illness reports have been received, but consumers who purchased the product should stop consuming it and return it.
On July 20, the U.S. government announced tariffs on certain goods imported from Canada, aimed at addressing trade friction and protecting U.S. domestic industries. This policy change will directly impact the cost structure of relevant cross-border supply chains.
Amazon will enforce a new title policy limiting product titles to 75 characters starting July 27, introducing a 125-character 'Item Highlights' field. This aims to optimize the mobile shopping experience, and sellers must adjust their listings by the deadline or risk automatic modifications by the system.
eBay Motors is attracting sellers by waiving vehicle listing fees through the end of July. This initiative aims to boost platform activity and inventory levels in the automotive trading sector by subsidizing transaction costs.
The European e-commerce market has implemented new regulations concerning consumer return rights, requiring platforms to provide intuitive and easy-to-use online return functions instead of relying solely on emails or complex processes. Sellers need to optimize user interfaces to ensure compliance with return processes.
JD.com has recently upgraded its online tax refund services to support instant VAT refunds and fully electronic processing. This greatly simplifies the shopping tax refund process for overseas consumers, enhancing the convenience of cross-border e-commerce shopping.
Walmart formally launched its back-to-school promotions by integrating online and offline resources to offer high-value product combinations. This move aims to address consumer sensitivity toward value amid inflation pressures and further consolidate its leading position in the back-to-school market.
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially converted the previously suspended 'De Minimis' duty exemption policy into a permanent regulation. This means that all commercial packages entering the US, regardless of value, will now require formal customs declaration, duty payment, and detailed HTS codes. A new customs clearance process for postal channels will officially launch on July 24.
The US Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel has ruled that the version of TikTok operated by TikTok USDS is no longer subject to the government device ban. The platform has passed government security reviews, is majority-owned by American investors, and Oracle is involved in data oversight. This eliminates compliance risk concerns for brands advertising on TikTok, marking official recognition of the platform's legality in the US market.
A new report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that due to importers stocking up in anticipation of potential tariff increases, container imports at major U.S. ports are expected to reach 2.47 million TEU in July, setting a new monthly record.
LINE & Yahoo has announced that Yahoo! Shopping will end its free monthly fee and no sales commission model on September 1, 2026, after 13 years. Starting then, a system usage fee of 10,000 yen per month and a 2.5% sales commission will be implemented.
Rakuten Group has announced that its e-commerce platforms Rakuten France and Spain will officially cease operations by the end of 2026 due to the inability to find a suitable buyer. The platforms have seen a decline in traffic and customer activity in recent years, which will affect around 2,500 third-party sellers.
TikTok Shop's mid-year sales report for the US indicates that overall transaction volume doubled. Notably, live commerce saw a huge surge with a 3.4-fold increase year-on-year. Both the cross-border POP self-operation model and fully managed model maintained strong growth, reflecting the rising penetration of interest-driven e-commerce in the US market.
Shopee Thailand has issued a notice requiring all sellers to complete verification and adjustment of sub-account permissions by August 3. This is aimed at ensuring data security for sellers and ensuring sub-accounts can only access authorized functional modules. Failure to comply may result in permission issues affecting daily operations.
The US Department of Justice has recently lifted the ban on the use of TikTok on government devices. This policy shift provides positive signals for TikTok's long-term business stability in the US and helps alleviate some compliance anxieties.
The mid-year promotional report for TikTok Shop in the US shows that the platform's overall transaction volume has doubled year-on-year, with live-streaming sales performing particularly well, growing by 3.4 times. The beauty category has become a core growth area, with over 30,000 brands now on board.
Data shows the number of active sellers on Amazon globally decreased by approximately 750,000 over four years, a drop of over 30%. Despite the decrease in seller numbers, the platform's third-party sales continue to grow, indicating a concentration among high-quality sellers.
Recent surveys indicate that TikTok Shop is reshaping purchasing habits among young consumers through an entertaining shopping experience, with nearly half of Generation Z and Y users using the platform as a shopping channel, pushing traditional e-commerce platforms to enhance interactivity.
The concentration of the US retail market has increased, with both Amazon and Walmart's market shares surpassing 10% for the first time. The monopolistic effect of leading platforms intensifies, prompting cross-border sellers to adopt multi-channel strategies to mitigate operational risks.
Chinese sellers account for a whopping 97.5% of Amazon's low-price channel, Amazon Haul. The platform has achieved an annual GMV of $2 billion, aiming to directly compete with platforms like Temu through a low-cost small goods supply strategy.