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Amazon to Build Robotic Sorting Warehouse in Texas
Amazon plans to invest $48 million in a robotic sorting warehouse in Texas, aiming to enhance logistics automation and delivery efficiency.
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Market Trends163
Amazon Haul Annual GMV Estimated at $2 Billion
Marketplace Pulse reports that the Amazon Haul platform's annual GMV has reached $2 billion, with 97.5% of sellers coming from China, indicating high participation of cross-border sellers on this low-cost platform.
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Walmart Signs Nuclear Power Agreement for Warehouse Energy Supply
Walmart has signed a nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation for its distribution center in Illinois, marking a precedent in collaborations between large retailers and nuclear energy facilities, demonstrating commitment to sustainable operations.
Compliance163
EU PPWR Packaging Law to Enforce on August 12
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will officially take effect on August 12. This regulation imposes strict requirements on the recycling rates and reduction of packaging materials, with non-compliant products facing removal risks.
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Amazon Updates VAT Policy for Spain
Amazon has recently updated its VAT policy for the Spanish site, requiring sellers to closely monitor changes in tax compliance requirements to ensure business sustainability in the local market.
Platform Policy163
TikTok Shop Southeast Asia Store Rating Preview Period Ends Today
The cross-border store rating preview period for TikTok Shop Southeast Asia officially ended on July 15. This means the platform will officially implement the new rating assessment mechanism, requiring sellers to pay attention to store performance.
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Amazon Reduces Order Fulfillment Services in Singapore
Amazon further reduces its footprint in the Singapore market, including scaling down order fulfillment services and ceasing Amazon Fresh operations, reflecting intense localized competitive pressure in Southeast Asia.
Market Trends163
TikTok Shop US Mid-Year Sale Transaction Volume Doubles
TikTok Shop's mid-year sale in the US saw strong performance, with overall transactions doubling. Live streaming emerged as the core driver, with a year-on-year growth of 3.4 times, indicating the evolving maturity of the content e-commerce ecosystem in the US.
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Walmart Cleans Up Inventory, Major Price Cuts on Certain Categories
Walmart is undergoing a large-scale inventory clean-up, affecting various grocery and household essentials. For sellers, this means the platform is adjusting its inventory structure, potentially impacting traffic allocation for related categories.
Platform Policy163
Shopee Malaysia Adjusts Abnormal Item Handling Fees
Shopee Malaysia announced an increase in handling fees for abnormal items (e.g., relabeling) caused by non-platform reasons effective July 15.
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U.S. Suspends Duty-Free Treatment for Packages Under $800 via Non-Postal Channels
U.S. Customs has officially canceled duty-free exemptions for packages under $800 sent via non-postal channels (such as express delivery). All such goods must now go through formal customs clearance, significantly increasing logistics costs and impacting clearance times.
Market Trends163
TikTok Shop Mid-Year Sale in the U.S. Sees Fourfold Increase in Transaction Volume
TikTok Shop's mid-year sale in the U.S. showed strong performance, with overall transaction volume doubling. Live-streaming sales became a core driver, with transaction volume skyrocketing 3.4 times year-on-year, indicating substantial potential for content commerce in the U.S. market.
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Amazon Product Title Update: Deadline July 27
Amazon will implement new product title rules requiring titles to be limited to 75 characters. This aims to optimize search result display and user experience. Sellers must complete listing optimizations by July 27 to avoid impacting product visibility, SEO rankings, and conversion rates.
ComplianceCalywire
TikTok Shop Launches Dynamic Account Health Rating System
TikTok Shop has upgraded from a traditional violation points system to a Dynamic Account Health Rating (AHR) system. This system evaluates sellers' compliance performance in real-time, replacing the previous cumulative point deduction model. Sellers must pay increased attention to operational metrics, as any violations could directly affect account health and may lead to account suspension.
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Amazon Requires Electronic Submission of CPSC Compliance Certificates
Starting July 8, 2026, Amazon mandates sellers to electronically submit compliance certificate data for CPSC-regulated consumer products upon import. Goods that fail to comply will face customs hold or delays. Sellers must declare through customs brokers or CPSC product registration systems.
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TikTok Shop Search Ads Fully Launched
TikTok Shop's search advertising feature is now fully open. Early tests indicate this ad type effectively increases conversion rates, and the current competition for keywords is relatively low, making it a key opportunity for sellers to gain traffic. Sellers are advised to quickly set up keyword ads.
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Amazon Updates VAT Compliance Requirements for Spain
Amazon reminds sellers on the Spain platform that they must provide a valid EU VIES VAT number; failing to do so and relying solely on a local NIF VAT number will result in restrictions on shipping and inventory. Sellers whose compliance notification period has ended can apply for an extension of up to 150 days.
Market Trends163
NRF: July Container Imports in the U.S. Expected to Hit Historical Highs
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that container imports at major U.S. ports will reach about 2.47 million TEU in July, setting a new historical monthly high. The primary reason is that importers are stockpiling in advance to avoid potential risks of tariff increases.
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Shopee Philippines Extends Buyer Return Period to 30 Days
Starting July 13, Shopee Philippines has extended the buyer return period to 30 days. This policy change will significantly increase after-sales handling pressure on sellers, particularly for high-return-rate categories. Sellers need to urgently adjust refund policies and optimize product descriptions to minimize malicious returns and inventory buildup.
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Global E-commerce Enters 'Tariff Economy' Era, Trade Policies Reshape Retail Landscape
Global e-commerce is shifting from a low-cost, high-efficiency free trade environment to a politicized era driven by trade policies. The EU recently imposed a 3 euro import fee on low-value packages under 150 euros, aiming to weaken the duty-free pricing advantage of cross-border e-commerce platforms, marking a significant shift in the global regulatory landscape.