Amazon has announced that its annual summer sale, Prime Day, will take place in late June. The four-day event will span 23 countries and aims to test consumers' purchasing power through an earlier promotional cadence. The platform will use Alexa AI technology for personalized recommendations, with a focus on discounts for groceries and essential items.
eBay released its June seller update, highlighting the introduction of an AI-driven payment dispute handling tool to help sellers manage chargeback issues more efficiently. Additionally, the trading card price guide feature has been made available to all U.S. sellers, along with new compliance requirements for listing coins.
eBay released its June seller update, focusing on the introduction of AI-assisted payment dispute handling to help sellers manage chargebacks more efficiently. Additionally, the trading card price guide tool is now available to all sellers on the U.S. site, with new condition requirements for the coin category.
TikTok US has launched a separate app called 'TikTok Pro Events' aimed at deepening engagement in major cultural events. The first collaboration project is for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where users can earn points by completing tasks and redeem them for TikTok Shop coupons, creating significant traffic conversion opportunities for the platform.
TikTok Shop is strengthening compliance supervision by mandating account re-verification for sellers with multiple violation records. If sellers fail to pass the verification, they will be unable to continue operating. This move aims to purify the platform ecosystem and enhance buyer trust.
Nan'an City, in collaboration with the Shenzhen Bailu Association, organized a visit for 20 billion-dollar cross-border sellers to the industrial belt, aiming to promote the deep integration of the supply chain and cross-border e-commerce. By building a product selection center, Nan'an is accelerating the global market push for its advantageous industrial products.
Walmart announced at its annual shareholders meeting that the company has officially completed its leadership transition, with John Furner appointed as CEO. Financial data shows Walmart performed strongly in the 2026 fiscal year, with revenue surpassing $713 billion and global e-commerce business growing significantly by 24%. The company emphasized its commitment to advancing AI technology and omnichannel retail to address increasing market competition.
Amazon officially confirms that this year's Prime Day will start on June 23 and last for four days. With the AI shopping assistant Rufus becoming the core driver of product discovery, the platform recommends that sellers optimize their listings early, as AI indexing of content takes time. Adjustments close to the event may not yield traffic exposure.
Walmart officially confirms John Furner as its CEO during the annual shareholders meeting. The company emphasizes continuous investment in AI and automation technology to support the ongoing expansion of its global e-commerce business. Walmart's e-commerce business showed strong performance over the past year, with a growth rate of 24%, demonstrating its competitive advantage in omnichannel retail.
TikTok plans to invest $5 billion in Vietnam and establish a local legal entity aimed at strengthening data management and compliance. As Vietnam's second-largest e-commerce platform, TikTok is further consolidating its market position through localized operations and seeks in-depth cooperation with local government on tax and e-invoice infrastructure.
Amazon officially announces this year's Prime Day will start on June 23 and last for four days. Compared to previous years, the event is earlier this year, and the AI shopping assistant has become a core driver for product discovery. Sellers must optimize listings and promotional setups within the next three weeks.
Walmart announced John Furner officially takes over as CEO during the annual shareholders meeting. The company's financial report shows its global e-commerce business performed strongly, with a growth of 24%, and total revenue exceeding $713 billion. Walmart explicitly states it will continue to increase investments in AI technology to strengthen its global omnichannel retail position.
TikTok announces an investment of $5 billion in Vietnam and plans to establish a local legal entity to strengthen data management and compliance. TikTok Shop currently holds 41% of the e-commerce market share in Vietnam and is accelerating the transition from a cross-border model to localized operations.
TikTok Shop has launched the '6.6 Birthday Sale' in the Southeast Asian market, focusing on promoting the 'Shop' button feature within the platform. This campaign aims to enhance the habit of users shopping directly through video streams via creative marketing rather than traditional promotions.
Pinterest has signed a long-term cloud services agreement worth $4 billion with Amazon AWS. Pinterest will leverage AWS's custom chips and AI infrastructure to speed up enhancements to its ad suite and personalized search features to compete against platforms like TikTok.
Walmart completed its leadership transition at the annual shareholders meeting, with John Furner officially taking over as CEO. Former CEO Doug McMillon will serve as a consulting advisor over the next year to assist with the transition. This personnel change marks an adjustment in Walmart's management during a strategic transition in retail.
Bank of America has announced it will launch a cross-border real-time payment service next quarter, aiming to provide corporate clients with a faster, transparent, and lower-cost solution for funds movement across borders. The service will support high-frequency, low-value B2C payments, catering specifically to the needs of cross-border e-commerce sellers and gig economy payments.
PaidBy has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard aimed at promoting the global adoption of cross-border account-to-account (A2A) payments through open banking technology. This partnership will allow consumers to pay using local currencies while providing merchants with simplified cross-border settlement and reconciliation services.
Automotive parts brand Rhino USA has invested in building a 182-acre 'RhinoWorld' content factory in Texas after achieving eight-figure sales through TikTok Shop. The facility aims to further solidify its growth advantage on TikTok Shop through on-site product testing, creator collaborations, and live sales streaming.
Walmart shareholders rejected a proposal during the annual meeting that requested the company report on the impact of AI technology on employees. Meanwhile, Walmart continues to advance its automation strategy, with over 50% of e-commerce orders now processed by automated systems, significantly reducing the company's logistics costs.