With Shop, TikTok wants to replicate the success of commerce on its Chinese sister app Douyin.
Patrick Nommensen, TikTok GM of UK ecommerce, discussed some of the details for brands and creators.
TikTok has big ambitions for shopping and has been investing heavily in it — from developing a logistics business to powering in-app purchases through TikTok Shop.
Overseeing TikTok Shop has been one of Nommensen's focuses.
Nommensen said TikTok has been working with some high-tier creators and celebrities on a strategic basis to spread awareness around TikTok Shop, pairing them with merchants.
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