Walmart announced that its drone delivery service has completed over 1 million deliveries, primarily for urgent household goods, pharmaceuticals, and groceries. This service has evolved from an early pilot project to a regular logistics option, reflecting the retailer's scaling efforts in instant delivery.
Amazon officially announced that Prime Day 2026 will be held from June 23 to 26, for a duration of four days. This event will cover several key global markets, offering members exclusive discounts and early access to new products, marking the most critical traffic peak of the year.
TikTok plans to establish a local legal entity in Vietnam to strengthen data management and streamline information processing. This move marks TikTok’s transition from a cross-border model to a local business model, aiming to better comply with local regulatory requirements and expand its presence in the Vietnamese e-commerce market.
AXS has signed a memorandum of understanding with NTT DATA to streamline their bill payment networks. This collaboration will first roll out in Singapore and Malaysia, allowing users to seamlessly pay cross-border bills through their respective local platforms, enhancing the convenience of cross-border payments in the region.
PaidBy has entered into a strategic partnership with Mastercard to promote globally scalable account-to-account (A2A) payments driven by open banking. This solution allows consumers to pay directly from bank accounts and enables merchants to settle in local currency, addressing fragmentation and long settlement cycles in cross-border payments.
Research by Alibaba.com shows that UK SMEs are actively adopting AI tools to cope with operational pressures. Over 40% of businesses use AI weekly for tasks such as procurement, supplier research, and marketing to alleviate time-consuming work like email management and bookkeeping.
Kyrgyzstan has partnered with Alipay+ to expand cross-border QR payment services. Alipay+ currently connects with 50 global payment partners, servicing over 150 million merchants. This collaboration will further promote digital trade connectivity between Kyrgyzstan and global markets.
TikTok Shop is set to revise its settlement policy, upgrading from a three-tier to a four-tier framework. Under the new policy, high-performing Mall stores can enjoy expedited settlement in as little as 1 day, while regular stores will see their default settlement period reduced to 3 days after the new store adjustment period. The aim is to enhance seller cash flow efficiency, but compliance and operational performance will be under stricter scrutiny, with non-compliant stores facing settlement periods extended up to 30 days.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier settlement framework starting June 9. The new rules will subdivide the settlement cycle into four categories: 1 day, 3 days, 8 days, and 15 days, assessed based on store level, new store evaluation period, and account risk. This move aims to incentivize quality merchants and strengthen platform risk control through differentiated settlement cycles.
Walmart has announced that its summer event "Walmart Deals" will return on June 22 and last for one week. The sale covers multiple categories including electronics, fashion, and home goods, and for the first time offers Walmart+ members early access to certain high-demand items, aiming to capture the summer consumer market through omnichannel promotions.
TikTok Shop will introduce a new four-tier settlement framework on June 9, dynamically adjusting payout cycles based on store performance and risk levels. The new rules aim to optimize cash flow, but impose stricter evaluations on new stores.
The State Council has released the first unified administrative regulations on foreign investment, aimed at strengthening overseas service systems, optimizing management, and enhancing risk prevention. The regulations will provide clearer legal protections for outbound enterprises.
Walmart has announced that its summer sale, 'Walmart Deals', will return on June 22, lasting for one week. The event will cover multiple categories including electronics, fashion, and home goods, with early access for Walmart+ members.
Amazon has officially announced that the 2026 Prime Day will be held from June 23 to June 26, lasting for 4 days. Compared to previous years, this year's event is scheduled earlier, requiring sellers to expedite inventory and advertising strategies.
The China Consumers Association released an annual report highlighting significant fraud issues in the sale of health products in cross-border e-commerce, becoming a challenge for consumer rights protection. The report suggests enhancing efforts to combat illegal online consumer behavior.
Nan'an City organized a delegation of billion-level cross-border sellers to investigate local industrial belts, aiming to promote precise matching between cross-border e-commerce and source factories. Nan'an is accelerating the construction of a product selection center for the Greater Bay Area to enhance supply chain service capabilities.
eBay updated its user agreement in June, focusing on eBay Live sales policy, managed logistics testing in the US, and adjustments to arbitration clauses allowing some disputes to be resolved through small claims court.
Alibaba.com showcased its AI agency platform Accio Work at the UK's Manufacturing Week. The tool aims to alleviate operational pressures faced by SMEs by automating procurement, vendor research, and marketing tasks. Data shows UK SMEs are actively leveraging AI to tackle daily cumbersome work amidst an increasingly complex business environment.
As the return rate of e-commerce in the U.S. continues to rise, return management has transitioned from a post-sale step to a core competitiveness that influences profit and customer retention. Efficient reverse logistics handling (such as quality inspection, re-packaging, and reselling) can effectively reduce inventory waste and enhance sellers' operational efficiency.
Skechers has reached a strategic partnership with Brandman Retail to manage its operations across major e-commerce platforms in India. This move aims to enhance the brand's visibility, pricing control, and consumer experience in India's digital market, building a larger digital ecosystem.