A Walmart store in Palm Bay, Florida, was evacuated and closed after receiving a bomb threat. Following an investigation by police and the FBI, the threat was determined to be a hoax, and the store has resumed normal operations with no injuries reported.
Amazon has surpassed Walmart in the latest Fortune 500 list, becoming the largest company in the United States by revenue and ending Walmart's 13-year reign at the top. This change reflects strong growth in both e-commerce and cloud services over the past year.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated plans to appeal an injunction from the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding tariff refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The injunction previously required the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to process refunds for relevant importers, and the CBP commissioner has been ordered to appear in court to explain the progress of the refund process.
Brand Rhino USA has built a 182-acre 'content factory' in Texas to mass-produce short video content, successfully driving sales on TikTok Shop to eight figures. This case demonstrates how brands can leverage heavy investment in content production to acquire social e-commerce traffic.
TikTok announces a partnership with the British Library to hold a 'BookTok Late' event on July 2. This initiative aims to blend the BookTok reading community on TikTok with offline cultural institutions, further solidifying TikTok's influence in the cultural consumption space.
Walmart has announced a collaboration with its in-store Subway locations to launch a 30-minute rapid delivery service this summer. This service will be available at approximately 1,400 Walmart stores, aiming to enhance its competitiveness in the local lifestyle services market by improving instant delivery capabilities.
Newegg announces that its annual summer sale, FantasTech, will begin on June 22. To encourage early shopping, the platform has introduced a 'price protection' policy, where consumers purchasing eligible items with a specific label between June 15 and 21 will receive a refund if prices drop during the event period. This aims to alleviate consumer concerns about choosing the timing of their purchases.
Amazon has officially announced that this year's Prime Day will kick off on June 23 and will last for four days. The event is moved up to June to address consumer demand amid inflation pressures. The platform will use Alexa AI technology to assist users in product selection and focus on promoting fresh and essential goods, while also highlighting its expanded same-day delivery service to capture mid-year market share.
Amazon is moving this year's Prime Day to late June, maintaining the event duration at 4 days. The massive sale not only coincides with the peak shopping season but also integrates Alexa AI technology to enhance conversion rates through personalized recommendations and price tracking features. Sellers need to prepare their inventory and promotional strategies in advance to address cautious consumer spending amidst inflation.
Cross-border e-commerce integration service provider Linkage Global has received a delisting notification from Nasdaq due to a share price sustained below $1. The company has a compliance period of 180 days. This incident reflects valuation pressures from capital markets on some cross-border e-commerce companies, and sellers need to pay attention to the financial stability of their partners when choosing collaborators.
Newegg officially announces its annual summer promotion, FantasTech, set to start on June 22. This event is a key sales milestone for the platform, aimed at boosting summer electronics sales.
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed corresponding trade measures against several economies for their inadequate enforcement in banning imports of goods made with forced labor. Related businesses must submit public comments by July 6.
easyGroup officially launches the e-commerce platform easyShop, aiming to leverage its brand influence to compete in the fiercely competitive European online retail market as a new challenger to existing e-commerce giants.
Walmart has officially amended its company charter to limit legal liabilities of its executives within the bounds allowed by Delaware law. This move aims to optimize the company's governance structure and protect management from certain legal litigation risks.
In the face of an increasingly complex cross-border e-commerce environment in 2026, this article explores how sellers can scale their business while remaining compliant, emphasizing the importance of data accuracy and localized operations.
Walmart shareholders voted down a proposal from United for Respect at the annual meeting, which called for the company to disclose how AI tools affect employee safety, working conditions, and mental health. Despite employee representatives citing increased job stress and turnover due to AI, Walmart management maintained that AI applications focus on assisting human judgment, not increasing pressure.
Newegg officially announced that its annual summer promotion, 'FantasTech', will take place from June 22 to June 28, 2026. As the platform's most significant summer sales event, the promotion will cover various electronic products, computer components, and smart home devices, aimed at attracting customers and increasing platform traffic through concentrated discounts.
The US Department of Justice has indicated plans to appeal a ruling from the Court of International Trade (CIT) that ordered the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court has required the CBP commissioner to appear on June 9 to explain the progress of the refund process and why the current injunction should be maintained.
During Walmart's annual shareholder meeting, shareholders voted to reject a proposal that requested the company disclose how AI tools affect employee safety and working conditions. Despite reports of AI-driven performance pressure leading to burnout and safety hazards, management insists AI should focus on decision support rather than increasing pressure.
Walmart announced it will launch a 30-minute delivery service from Subway restaurants located inside approximately 1,400 stores across the U.S. this summer, further enhancing its instant retail delivery network and competing for local living markets against rivals like Amazon.