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business5 months ago•2 min saved

Welsh Company Withdraws Products Amid TikTok Shop Fake Prompts

An entrepreneur from Wales, Lucie Macleod of Hair Syrup, reports fake versions of her haircare products being sold on TikTok Shop, which has impacted her sales and customer trust. She criticizes the platform's easy seller approval process and the difficulty in removing counterfeit listings, prompting her to shift sales to more traditional retailers. Experts warn about the dangers of counterfeit products and the need for better platform safeguards.

via BBC|

#business #consumer-safety #counterfeit-products

business2 years ago•4 min saved

TikTok Shop's Holiday Dilemma: Balancing Deals and Ethics

TikTok Shop, the in-app shopping experience launched by TikTok in the US, is gaining popularity among consumers, particularly Generation Z, who are increasingly turning to social media for their holiday shopping. With over 200,000 sellers and the #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt hashtag garnering over 77 billion views, TikTok Shop offers promotions, coupons, and deals on trending products. While some users are excited about the discounts and convenience, others raise concerns about privacy and the ethics of the products being sold, particularly fast fashion and overconsumption. Experts believe TikTok Shop could be a valuable platform for small and medium-sized businesses, but it is unlikely to rival giants like Amazon.

via CNBC|

#business #e-commerce #ethics