#Laogao E-commerce Newsletter#[E-commerce Evening News on July 20]

Evening News: Taobao Live and Shanghao Organization launched a new anchor support plan "Newcomer Plan"; JD.com encourages POP merchants to release deduction policies for live broadcasts; Douyin e-commerce cracks down on false marketing 882 creators who violated regulations were severely fined; Amazon Australia launches Easy Ship service; AliExpress plans to expand the scale of European pickup points by 50%...

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1. Taobao Live and Shanghao Organization jointly launch a new anchor support plan "Newcomer Plan"

July 20th news, recently, Taobao Live and Shanghao Organization held an online recruitment meeting for new anchors, targeting overseas amateur buyers and buyer teams to recruit Taobao live anchors, aiming to help amateur buyers and buyer teams find new opportunities for development under the favorable policies of Taobao live platform. Taobao Live stated that during the incubation period in the first three months, the promotion costs will be borne by the institutions, aiming to reduce the cost investment of anchors; the specialized operation leaders of each region will provide more professional live broadcasting methods; the platform's support quota will be supported, including cash incentives, to increase the enthusiasm of anchors. (E-commerce News)

2. JD.com encourages POP merchants to release deduction policies on live broadcasts

It is reported that the scope of this deduction reduction will involve 12 first-level categories and 1,439 third-level categories, including clothing and underwear, beauty and skin care, food and beverage, gifts, watches and glasses, jewelry, shoes and boots, fresh food, wine, industrial products, luggage and leather goods, and household appliances. Among them, the department category of "home appliances" dropped by 2%. The sales of POP merchants participating in the deduction reduction policy for participating in the category of POP merchants through JD Live broadcast have been reduced to 1%. (E-commerce News)

3. Douyin e-commerce cracks down on false marketing 882 creators who violate regulations have been severely fined

According to July 20, Douyin e-commerce recently announced the governance results of the "Special Action to Combating False Marketing Non-Complete Contracts". 882 creators were severely punished by the platform for inducing users to place orders in live broadcast rooms or short videos but actually failing to fulfill their contracts, and even committing fraud on users. This special operation was launched on June 24, focusing on investigating and cracking down on illegal acts such as holding orders, false buying and giving away, false orders, passive delivery, and inconsistent commitments with actual conditions. According to the degree of violation, the platform will take penalties against creators such as increasing the deduction of credit points, suspending or permanently closing the product sharing function. (E-commerce News)

Internet news

4. Meituan releases clarification announcement on the investment business of Lightning Warehouse

July 20th news, Meituan Lightning Warehouse recently issued an announcement stating that the company has made clarifications regarding the recent occurrence of Meituan Lightning Warehouse project investment agency in the market. Any behavior that promises high returns and charges fees first, please be vigilant, resist temptation, avoid being deceived, and report to the public security organs if necessary; no company or individual shall be claimed as the investment agency of the Meituan Lightning Warehouse project, which will result in all legal disadvantages and the consequences will be borne by the other party. (E-commerce News)

5. JD.com launches interest-free discounts on Chinese Valentine's Day holiday to merchants

July 20th news, today, JD.com announced that on the occasion of the Chinese Valentine's Day, in order to thank merchants for their support for JD.com's Baitiao, the "Baitiao interest-free discount activity for Baitiao on Qixi Festival" was launched. Both POP and self-operated merchants can participate in the registration. Specifically, the activity is divided into two items. On the one hand, the registration time for POP-wide Store & Product Discount Event is from July 18 to July 29; the activity time is from July 25 to August 4; the activity discount is from the store registration of 75%; the activity discount is from the store registration of 3 periods/6 periods/12 periods/24 periods; the registration of self-selected products is from 85%: 6 periods/12 periods/24 periods. (E-commerce News)

Cross-border newsletter

6. Amazon Australia website launches Easy Ship service

July 20th news, recently, Amazon Australia site issued an announcement stating that Amazon Easy Ship has been open to sellers who deliver goods from Australian pickup addresses that meet the requirements. The Amazon-managed logistics service will help sellers deliver fulfilled orders to customers across the country. After the seller registers for the service, Amazon Easy Ship will become a delivery service for all eligible products delivered by the merchant to the available delivery locations. It is worth noting that if the seller automatically handles orders through Amazon MFN Exports or a third-party public developer, please register via the API login page. (E-commerce News)

7. The sales tax of eBay Canada Station has taken effect

July 20th news, recently, eBay Canada Station issued an announcement stating that according to the guidelines announced in Canada's 2021 federal budget and the recent provincial sales tax amendment, starting from July 1, eBay has imposed a "sales tax" on goods sold by Canadian sellers to Canadian addresses and remit the tax to the corresponding tax authorities. (E-commerce News)

8. AliExpress plans to expand the scale of European pickup points by 50%

July 20th news, today, foreign media reported that AliExpress is expanding its self-pickup service scale in Europe by nearly 50%. AliExpress’s goal is to have 47,500 pickup points in Europe by the end of this year, compared with the current number of about 36,000. AliExpress pickup points include AliExpress lockers and pickup points with local partners, enabling customers to pick up as an alternative to home delivery. The aim is to reduce the carbon footprint of AliExpress shopping worldwide and promote a more environmentally friendly shopping experience. It is understood that in March 2021, AliExpress launched its customer pickup point service for the first time in Europe, and it became increasingly popular due to its convenience and environmental protection. (E-commerce News)

9. Dubai e-commerce platform Tradeling cooperates with Amazon Payment

July 20th news, according to foreign media reports, Dubai's B2B e-commerce platform Tradeling has launched its first cooperation with Amazon Payment Service. According to reports, the cooperation aims to strengthen Tradeling's credit services and provide payment services to customers, including providing installment payment functions through multiple banks, etc., so as to benefit customers. By using Amazon Payment Service as an additional payment service, Tradeling’s customers can complete payments through a variety of installment options, which will allow them to activate batch payment options through 14 banks in the United Arab Emirates. It is understood that in April this year, Tradeling announced that it is expanding its operations in the Middle East and North Africa. (E-commerce News)

10. Alibaba International Station will remove one-step hair dryer and stylist products

The announcement stated that in order to protect the rights and interests of platform users and reiterate Alibaba International Station's concern about the importance of product safety, Alibaba International Station will remove the products that need to be recalled. The platform will publish the information of recalled products from time to time in accordance with the product recall notice issued by regulatory agencies at home and abroad, reminding merchants to abide by applicable laws, compliance requirements and recall rules in different markets. The announcement shows that the product has been identified as risk of fire, burns and electric shock due to multiple safety defects. The product plug does not meet the relevant standards' dimensions and there is a risk of electric shock when plugging in or unplugging the power socket. (E-commerce News)