Global Scans · Shopping · Weekly Summary

• [New] TikTok Shop has reversed course on its plan to end seller-fulfilled shipping in the U.S., telling merchants that previously announced deadlines will no longer go into effect. Digiday
• [New] US spending on TikTok Shop gains as TikTok faces threat of ban. 6 Meridian
• [New] With 87% of shoppers saying social media influences their buying decisions, the brands that win will not be the ones with the biggest ad budgets-they'll be the ones creating authentic Valentine's fashion UGC that resonates where consumers actually shop. Social Native
• [New] TikTok Shop will reach $23.41 billion in US ecommerce sales in 2026, a 48% increase year-over-year. eMarketer
• [New] Global social commerce sales are forecast to surpass $1 trillion by 2026, with platforms like TikTok Shop and Instagram Shopping leading rapid adoption across age groups. EverHelp - Customer Service Company
• [New] With six in ten of UK BPC buyers say browsing products in a shop is a fun / enjoyable way to spend their time, retailers that deliver personalization, entertainment and ease will receive both attention and loyalty in 2026 and beyond. Mintel
• [New] Hybrid volumes surging across Ford, Toyota, and Hyundai, meaning more vehicles with dual powertrains and high-voltage battery systems will be arriving in shop bays over the next several years. Autobody News
• 81% of US consumers expect to use agentic AI tools to shop, shaping more than half of all online purchases in the near future. Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
• The smartest way to save money on groceries in 2026 is to plan simple meals around affordable staples, shop with a focused, grouped list, and use what you buy through leftovers and freezer meals. PlanEat AI
• Live shopping events on TikTok Shop will become standardized rather than experimental. Marketing Agent Blog
• Retail media - advertising directly on e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop - will account for over 25% of global digital ad spend by the end of 2026. Wayfindr
• In the U.S., TikTok is tightening control: Seller Shipping will be discontinued, and sellers must use TikTok Shop logistics services. ChannelEngine
• Social commerce threats like TikTok Shop and discounters like Temu have forced Amazon to rethink its discovery-based shopping experience. / USA Valley City Times-Record
• To encourage expansion in the European Union, TikTok Shop will introduce an incentive for new sellers. Mexico Business

Last updated: 23 February 2026