Logistics and digital entertainment company Globavend has signed a global distribution agreement with the short drama platform DramaBox to reach 90 million users worldwide with AI-generated short drama content. This marks AI-driven digital content as a new growth point for cross-border e-commerce.
With the application of AI agents in e-commerce, A-Comm Technologies has released a draft of the evidence protocol agreement aimed at establishing compliance records for AI-initiated transactions. This move seeks to address trust and legal verification issues in AI automated transactions and pave the way for standardization in future AI e-commerce transactions.
Walmart has signed a nuclear power purchasing agreement with Constellation to supply clean energy to its perishable goods distribution center in Illinois. This move is part of Walmart's green energy strategy and demonstrates the commitment of large retailers to ensure stability in their supply chain energy resources.
Starting July 2026, tax supervision for cross-border e-commerce will enter a phase of intelligent full-volume verification. The Golden Tax Phase IV system will connect with platforms like Amazon, Temu, and AliExpress, allowing for real-time comparison of transaction flows and logistics documents. The risks associated with tax-saving offshore models or personal account collections used by sellers have greatly increased, making compliance the baseline for survival.
Amazon requires sellers to electronically submit compliance certificate data for imported products regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) starting July 8. Non-compliant goods will face the risk of border seizure or delays; sellers must confirm the declaration process with logistics providers or customs brokers.
One year after the establishment of the Shanghai Hongqiao "Cross-border E-commerce + Industrial Zone" pilot area, cumulative transactions have exceeded 14 billion Yuan. By opening up new logistics channels such as the 'Shanghai-Hong Kong Direct Train', the pilot area has achieved a 40% improvement in logistics efficiency and a 30% reduction in overall costs, providing efficient outbound infrastructure for cross-border e-commerce firms in the Yangtze River Delta.
The European Commission has fined AliExpress €550 million for failing to effectively manage counterfeit and unsafe products. As a large online platform, AliExpress faces stricter compliance requirements. This move indicates an ongoing increase in EU regulations targeting Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms, raising compliance risks for sellers in the European market.
eBay has officially announced the fee structure for eBay Live streaming, setting most category fees at 8.9%, significantly lower than the standard 13.6% rate for non-store sellers. This move aims to encourage sellers to leverage live streaming for sales and enhance the platform's competitiveness in the live e-commerce space.
Starting July 27, Amazon will implement new product title rules, limiting all product titles (except for media categories) to 75 characters. Additionally, an 'Item Highlights' attribute will be introduced, allowing for 125 characters to showcase product highlights. Sellers need to optimize their listings in advance to adapt to the more concise display requirements.
TikTok Shop plans to launch a trial of fully managed services in the U.S., deeply involving the platform in merchants' operations, including advertising, content creation, and product listings. This move aims to enhance conversion efficiency through platform-based operations, but it also means merchants will have reduced autonomy over their stores.
TikTok Shop has fully implemented a dynamic Account Health Rating (AHR) system, replacing the old violation points system. The new system uses machine learning to assess shop risks in real-time, classified into green, yellow, and red levels. Sellers must shift from passive compliance to active operation, as any violations may directly affect store traffic and withdrawal privileges.
GameStop has increased its stake in eBay to 9.8%, further advancing its acquisition plans. This move reflects GameStop's strategy to transform its traditional retail business by integrating e-commerce platform resources. For eBay sellers, changes in the platform's equity structure may indicate future shifts in operational strategies or management adjustments.
The U.S. Department of Justice ruled that TikTok is no longer constrained by the federal device ban because it has restructured into an independent entity controlled by U.S. investors and Oracle overseeing data. This move eliminates significant policy uncertainty for TikTok's operations in the U.S., providing brands with greater confidence in advertising compliance.
TikTok Shop has upgraded from a traditional violation point system to a Dynamic Account Health Rating (AHR) system. This system conducts comprehensive risk assessments of accounts by monitoring sellers' operational performance, content compliance, and logistics timeliness in real time, imposing more immediate and severe consequences for violations.
Amazon reminds sellers that, starting July 8, imported regulated consumer products must electronically file compliance certificate data with the CPSC. Failure to comply will result in goods being detained or delayed at the border; sellers must contact their logistics providers or complete the declaration through the CPSC product registration system.
Amazon announced an upgrade to the FBA new selection program, offering better fee deductions and storage waivers to encourage sellers to expand new selections. Registered sellers will be automatically migrated but must confirm after a specific date to maintain eligibility for discounts.
Amazon has raised the delivery speed threshold for Seller-Fulfilled Prime (SFP), requiring sellers to achieve broader national one-day or two-day delivery coverage. A new tool has been launched to help sellers manage their delivery commitments accurately.
TikTok Shop's mid-year promotion report for the US shows that overall platform transaction volume has increased twofold year-on-year. Live-streaming sales are particularly remarkable, soaring 3.4 times compared to the previous year, reflecting the strong penetration and conversion efficiency of interest-driven e-commerce in the US market.
Amazon's GWD Shanghai warehouse opened fully on July 16, supporting FOB trade terms and featuring automated systems. The warehouse aims to serve sellers in East China, providing more efficient restocking and fulfillment support, along with a 30-day free storage offer to deepen Amazon's localized fulfillment layout in the region.
According to Edge Retail Insight, Amazon's online grocery sales are expected to reach $26.7 billion in 2026, surpassing Walmart to become the industry leader. Third-party seller contributions are projected at 53%, which will be the core driver of Amazon's growth in this sector.