TikTok Shop will adjust its settlement policy starting June 9, transitioning from a three-tier to a four-tier settlement system. The new rules detail settlement cycles of 1 day, 3 days, 8 days, and 15 days based on store ratings, risk levels, and operation duration, aiming to incentivize quality sellers through differentiated settlements.
The EU will officially implement a 'one-click return' directive on June 19, requiring all online stores to provide a clear and user-friendly return button on their interface, ensuring the process of exercising the right of withdrawal is as simple as ordering. Sellers must complete system interface and return process compliance modifications before the deadline.
SHEIN will block the gray operation of "shipping from export addresses" by the end of June, mandating US merchants to use platform logistics. This move aims to enhance logistics efficiency and fulfillment transparency, significantly impacting sellers relying on third-party warehouses or virtual warehouses, who must quickly switch to platform-certified logistics.
Amazon is accelerating its 30-minute rapid delivery service, aiming to establish a competitive barrier through improved fulfillment speed. This strategy raises expectations for logistics infrastructure among retailers and reshapes consumer expectations for instant delivery.
The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam submitted a draft revision of the Postal Law, requiring all mailed packages to be linked to the real-name information of the sender. This aims to achieve traceability throughout the logistics lifecycle, and cross-border sellers need to cooperate with system integration and compliance adaptation.
eBay Australia has officially launched a fee-free selling initiative for C2C transactions, attempting to attract more individual sellers by lowering the barriers. While aiming to stimulate market growth, some industry commentators have raised concerns about the return on marketing investment.
Amazon has confirmed that the 2026 Prime Day promotion will be held in June, with an emphasis on promoting the Alexa AI shopping assistant. Sellers need to prepare stock and promotional planning in advance, and pay attention to the new role of AI tools in traffic acquisition.
Amazon has announced that the 2026 Prime Day will be held in late June, continuing the 4-day promotional model introduced last year. This adjustment aims to avoid conflicts with other global events in summer while increasing discounts on groceries and household essentials to respond to current consumer spending trends amidst economic uncertainty.
Walmart has announced that its drone delivery service has completed over 1 million deliveries. This service is currently promoted in 66 stores across the U.S., focusing mainly on high-frequency immediate needs such as groceries and medications. With relaxed FAA regulations, Walmart is leveraging drone technology to further solidify its competitive advantage in instant delivery.
TikTok plans to invest $5 billion in Vietnam and establish a local legal entity to enhance data compliance and streamline tax and information reporting processes. This move signifies TikTok Shop's deep transition from a cross-border model to localized operations to consolidate its leading position in the Southeast Asian market.
Starting June 1, Amazon has further restricted ASIN creation permissions. Suppliers of brands in Amazon Brand Registry must receive formal authorization as a 'Distributor' or 'Brand Representative' to create new ASINs.
TikTok Shop has recently updated its FBT (Fulfilled by TikTok) logistics rate card and introduced a 'Ship in Original Container (SIOC)' incentive plan to lower seller packaging costs. Furthermore, the seller center has integrated a commercial insurance solution.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier settlement framework starting June 9, replacing the current three-tier system. The settlement period will adjust dynamically based on store level, compliance performance, and risk assessment, with the fastest settling within one day after order delivery.
eBay is testing a 'Managed Shipping' service in the U.S. market for certain categories. This model aims to simplify the shipping process for sellers by centrally managing shipping labels and costs through the platform, similar to its logistics strategy in the U.K.
Newegg has set up its largest booth ever at COMPUTEX 2026, focusing on its gamer zone and the new 'Simulator Builder' to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary.
A recent report by Paybis indicates that about 23% of businesses have begun or plan to use stablecoins for cross-border payments in the next 12 months. The adoption rate of stablecoin settlements in the B2B sector is rapidly growing, particularly in e-commerce and retail.
MoneyGram has officially launched the native USD stablecoin MGUSD, aimed at providing users with more stable and efficient global cross-border payment services through its app's self-custodial wallet.
eBay has released an update to its user agreement, focusing on regulations for the 'eBay Live' shopping feature and provisions supporting the possible future rollout of 'Managed Shipping' services in the U.S.
Amazon announces a €10 billion investment in its European logistics network and introduces the next generation of Proteus robots that support natural language interaction. This initiative aims to enhance warehouse efficiency and reduce delivery times in the European market, further solidifying its leadership in European e-commerce logistics.
Walmart announces that its drone delivery service has completed over 1 million deliveries, covering multiple states and metropolitan areas in the U.S. This service has transitioned from early pilot projects to a regular delivery option for urgent items (such as medications and groceries), significantly enhancing Walmart's competitiveness in last-mile delivery.