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Group 1 - Douyin E-commerce has announced a reduction in shipping insurance costs for merchants by 5%-15% starting from June 6, aiming to alleviate the financial burden caused by high return rates [1][4] - A specific case highlighted a merchant saving approximately 50% on shipping insurance costs since October last year, leading to monthly savings of 40,000 to 50,000 yuan [4] - The initiative is expected to save merchants over 1 billion yuan in operational costs over the next year [4] Group 2 - The e-commerce industry is experiencing intensified competition, with platforms like Taobao and JD also implementing measures to support merchants by lowering operational costs [5][15] - The return rate in the e-commerce sector has significantly increased, with some merchants reporting rates as high as 70%-80% in 2024, compared to a stable 30% before 2021 [4][15] - Platforms are adjusting their strategies to support merchants, including optimizing shipping insurance policies and providing subsidies, which helps maintain user service experience without adding pressure on merchants [4][15] Group 3 - Douyin E-commerce's recent measures coincide with the 618 shopping festival, a peak period for e-commerce orders and returns [5][14] - Since the beginning of the year, Douyin E-commerce has introduced nine major support policies for merchants, which have cumulatively provided over 8 billion yuan in subsidies by April [14] - The overall trend in the e-commerce industry indicates a shift from price wars to a focus on quality, service, and innovation, as platforms recognize the need for sustainable competition [19][22]