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February 20, 2026
Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for the first time
Amazon has eclipsed Walmart in annual revenue for the first time ever.
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February 19, 2026
TikTok Shop reverses U.S. shipping policy amid merchant concerns over costs and fulfillment challenges
TikTok Shop has reversed its plan to end seller-fulfilled shipping in the U.S., telling merchants that previously announced deadlines will no longer go into effect.
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February 3, 2026
How Tree Hut used AI to turn customer feedback into product insights and quadruple social engagement
Tree Hut is increasingly turning to AI to understand what its customer base wants next.
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January 29, 2026
Some TikTok Shop sellers pull back as the platform moves to end independent shipping in the U.S.
TikTok Shop’s move to end independent shipping is pushing some U.S. brands to scale back or exit the platform.
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January 14, 2026
Walmart says ‘open partnerships’ are central to its AI strategy, while Amazon goes it alone
Walmart and Google have announced a partnership that brings the retailer’s shopping experience inside Google’s AI assistant, Gemini.
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December 22, 2025
Media giant Essence launches a marketplace for Black women-led brands
Essence has launched WeLoveUs.shop, a new online marketplace dedicated to Black women-led brands.
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December 3, 2025
TikTok Shop sheds bargain-bin reputation as average prices climb across categories
An analysis by e-commerce intelligence firm Charm shows average prices climbing across more than a dozen key categories.
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December 1, 2025
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT shopping tool promises ‘in-depth’ research — just not for Amazon products
OpenAI is rolling out a new AI-powered shopping tool inside ChatGPT that researches products online, reads reviews and compares options according to users' specific needs and preferences.
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