A GEN Z VERSION OF QVC? INSIDE TIKTOK'S PUSH TO BECOME A WATCH-AND-SHOP DESTINATION

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TikTok's Live shopping feature is boosting ecommerce through interactive live streams, allowing small businesses like BossUp Cosmetics to achieve significant sales. The platform's TikTok Shop Partner program offers professional production support in exchange for a cut of sales, as seen in Aaliyah Arnold's $70,000 sales event. Despite challenges surrounding TikTok's future in the U.S., brands are leveraging its reach to drive sales during peak shopping seasons.