Latest data shows that the European retail media advertising market is performing strongly with a 16.7% growth in spending, reaching €13.3 billion, outpacing the overall digital advertising market growth.
Amazon has gradually canceled the seller qualification pre-approval process for the Featured Offer (formerly Buy Box). In the future, all offers will be automatically considered, and the system will evaluate them based on metrics such as price, delivery speed, and order defect rate, rather than relying on a single qualification review.
Ahead of a major promotional event, Walmart quietly reduced platform commission rates for 14 categories, including clothing, electronics, and home goods, aiming to attract more sellers and enhance platform pricing competitiveness.
TikTok Shop reported a 2x year-on-year increase in overall sales during its mid-year promotion in the U.S. Live streaming sales performed strongly, with a 3.4x year-on-year increase, demonstrating the continued penetration and explosive growth of social e-commerce in the U.S.
AI hardware company Plaud announced a strategic partnership with U.S. retail giant Best Buy, marking the entry of its AI wearable devices into Best Buy stores nationwide, indicating a deep expansion of AI hardware products from online to offline retail channels.
Venmo is modifying its Stash loyalty program by removing mandatory requirements for direct deposits and auto-recharges. Users can now earn 5% cashback by spending $1,500 at specific retailers like Walmart and Target, aimed at increasing user engagement.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that U.S. container imports are expected to reach 2.47 million TEUs in July, a record high for a single month, driven by importers stocking up in anticipation of potential tariffs.
Amazon officially announced that it will hold a conference call on July 30, 2026, to disclose its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The call will include the latest growth data for the company’s e-commerce, cloud services, and advertising businesses.
Walmart has launched the 'Hot Items Incentive Program' which allows sellers who maintain competitive pricing and use WFS or two-day delivery services to receive up to 100% reduction in sales commissions, along with additional discounts on storage and shipping fees.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng emphasized during a visit to Inner Mongolia that the region should accelerate its development as an important northern gateway, promoting high-quality growth of cross-border e-commerce, international logistics, and port economy, while deepening economic and trade cooperation with neighboring countries.
A recent industry report shows Thailand has become the most active country for cross-border shopping, with 34% of consumers engaging in cross-border purchases weekly. Social commerce is dominant in the Thai market, primarily through TikTok and Facebook.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects that container imports at major US ports will reach 2.47 million TEUs in July, setting a record high. The primary reason is that importers are stocking up in anticipation of potential tariff increases.
Amazon plans to build a fully automated sorting warehouse of approximately 250,000 square feet in Georgetown, Texas, equipped with advanced robotic systems, expected to be completed by July 2027, aimed at further enhancing logistics fulfillment efficiency.
The TikTok Shop's mid-year sales report in the US shows that the overall transaction volume increased twofold year-on-year. Live commerce performed particularly well, growing by 3.4 times, indicating a strong growth momentum for social e-commerce in the US.
Walmart has introduced the 'Popular Product Incentive Program', where sellers can receive up to 100% commission waiver by maintaining competitive pricing and using WFS logistics, aimed at boosting traffic for core platform products.
Amazon announced that starting in July 2026, it will gradually eliminate the seller qualification pre-approval process for the Featured Offer across its global sites. In the future, all offers will automatically fall into the candidate pool, evaluated comprehensively based on price, delivery, and performance.
Walmart announced that its e-commerce platform walmart.com is officially open to international consumers, with Mexico as the first target market. This move signifies Walmart's acceleration of its global e-commerce strategy.
TikTok Shop has recently strengthened the enforcement of its content and product listing policies. Sellers violating regulations in live stream scripts or cover images will face severe penalties, including account suspension.
Amazon has raised the performance standards for Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP), requiring sellers to meet stricter national delivery time targets. Sellers must use new backend tools to manage delivery commitments precisely to maintain their Prime status.
Amazon announced an upgrade to the FBA new product warehouse promotion program to reduce the cost of promoting new products for sellers. The new policy includes better fee deductions and storage exemptions, with qualifying ASINs automatically transitioning to the new benefit system.