Walmart has launched the 'Qianli Ma' program, enabling US sellers to easily expand into markets in Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The platform's logistics services have also been upgraded, with tightened performance evaluation standards for sellers, particularly regarding late shipment rates.
TikTok Shop has updated its payment settlement structure and introduced an account re-verification mechanism. If risk signals (such as a spike in negative reviews) are detected, sellers must complete identity or qualification re-verification, or it will affect store operations.
Amazon has closed the functionality allowing sellers to proactively contact buyers with negative reviews, meaning sellers can no longer intervene directly or request buyers to change their reviews, further enhancing buyer privacy protections.
Due to tariff policies, Temu has adjusted its advertising strategy in the US market, significantly cutting back on spending on platforms like X and TikTok, while increasing investment in Meta and Pinterest, shifting focus from scale expansion to efficiency improvement.
The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book indicates a clear differentiation in US consumer spending. Low- to middle-income households are adopting conservative spending habits, while retail foot traffic is declining. This macroeconomic backdrop poses higher demands on cross-border e-commerce's product selection and pricing strategies.
Shopify experienced a widespread outage on June 3, affecting merchant back-end and checkout functions across multiple global markets. This is the third significant failure of the platform this year, raising concerns about the stability of independent site systems.
Amazon has launched eight generative AI visual search features in the US shopping app, allowing users to search for products using images, text, and camera recognition. This initiative aims to enhance the consumer shopping discovery experience.
eBay's June seller update emphasizes the application of AI tools, launching the 'Intelligent Dispute Defense' feature that allows sellers to generate responses to payment disputes with one click. Additionally, stricter compliance requirements have been implemented for the coins category, mandating standardized condition details from sellers. The trading card pricing tool has also been expanded to enhance sellers' pricing and operational efficiency.
In response to industry concerns over AI-induced layoffs, Walmart clearly states that its AI strategy focuses on enhancing employee productivity rather than replacing workers. The company is involving frontline workers in AI applications through internal training and tool development to optimize supply chains and design processes.
The June seller update from eBay focuses on the proliferation of AI tools and category compliance. The platform has launched an AI-powered automatic dispute response feature and has introduced stricter condition description requirements for the coin category. Sellers need to promptly update their listings to meet compliance standards.
Cross-border returns management platform Return Helper has completed a $4 million Series A funding round, planning to leverage AI technology to optimize reverse logistics and transform return losses into profits. This funding reflects the industry's high focus on post-sale and reverse logistics efficiency in cross-border e-commerce.
During the 6.6 birthday sale, TikTok Shop focuses on promoting its 'Shop' button feature, aiming to more directly guide social traffic into e-commerce transactions. This move marks TikTok's further transformation into a mature e-commerce platform, reinforcing user shopping habits.
Newegg launches its largest 'Gamer Zone' at COMPUTEX 2026, showcasing new technologies.
Walmart's e-commerce market has recently achieved its fastest growth in years, providing more sales opportunities for sellers.
Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will impose a 3 euro tariff on low-value goods below 150 euros, ending long-standing tax exemptions.
eBay has recently adjusted logistics-related policies, impacting shipping labels and freight settlement methods.
Due to U.S. government policies, Mastercard and Visa have paused transaction services in Cuba, affecting cross-border businesses.
Amazon has signed a multi-billion dollar multi-year agreement with specialty glass maker Corning to enhance U.S. fiber optic and data center connectivity product capacity. The collaboration will expand Corning's plant in North Carolina and establish workforce training programs to support Amazon's growing AI data center infrastructure needs.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally initiated an investigation into eBay's $1.2 billion acquisition of the fashion resale platform Depop. The investigation aims to assess the impact of this transaction on competition in the UK's second-hand clothing market. The first phase of the investigation is expected to conclude on August 6, when regulators will decide whether to conduct a deeper review.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier payment settlement framework starting June 9, 2026. The new rules will categorize settlement periods into 1-day, 3-day, 8-day, and 15-day tiers based on store levels and risk assessments. Most sellers passing the new store assessment will default to a 3-day settlement cycle, while top-performing Mall sellers may enjoy 1-day quick settlements.