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USA | Sep 12, 2023

‘TikTok Shop’ launched in the U.S.

Shemar-Leslie Louisy

Shemar-Leslie Louisy / Our Today

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TikTok, the popular social media platform, is giving users an avenue to purchase their favourite products from within the app with the unveiling of TikTok Shop.

In a blog post released on Tuesday, September 12, TikTok said, “TikTok Shop empowers brands and creators to connect with highly-engaged customers based on their interests, and it combines the power of community, creativity, and commerce to deliver a seamless shopping experience.”

Users of TikTok Shop will have a dedicated tab for managing all their order details and for reviewing shoppable recommendations. Brands can curate product collections on their profile pages, allowing users to browse product tiles, read reviews, and make purchases without leaving the app, and affiliate partners can promote videos and products in shot videos and live streams and earn commissions on sales.

TikTok has assured that it has taken steps to secure user data within the US and that the shopping process is as seamless as possible for users. TikTok is committed to providing a safe and secure shopping environment. Features such as product reviews, reporting tools, and easy returns and refunds are in place to ensure confidence in the shopping process. All product listings must adhere to TikTok Shop policies and Community Guidelines, with rigorous moderation in place to enforce these rules.

TikTok is also partnering with a range of commerce and multi-channel platforms to enhance the TikTok Shop experience for businesses. This includes direct integrations with popular platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, and more. Additional apps and services are available to drive e-commerce operations.

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