Platform Watch
TikTok Shop keeps raising the bar for cross-border sellers
U.S. entity, matching bank account, beneficial-owner disclosure — TikTok Shop's verification keeps tightening. What the direction of travel means for China-based sellers.
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Walmart Marketplace is courting the sellers Amazon made rich
Up ~34% year over year, 200,000+ sellers, and real WFS incentives. Why the second marketplace deserves a first look — especially if your stock is already stateside.
Platform Watch
Amazon's 3.5% FBA surcharge: small percentage, real annual bill
Amazon added a 3.5% surcharge to every FBA fulfillment fee in April 2026, with no end date. It's charged on the fee, not the sale — here's what it actually costs and how to offset it.
Platform Watch
TikTok Shop blinks: the U.S. seller-shipping mandate is paused
TikTok Shop was set to force U.S. sellers onto its own logistics by March 31 — then paused the plan in February. What the reversal signals for how you should fulfill.
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Amazon FBA fee changes: reading the fee table like an operator
Amazon raised U.S. FBA fees for 2026 — modest on average, but enough to move the FBA-vs-FBM math on part of your catalog. How operators read the table and rebalance.
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