TikTok launches standalone TikTok Shop app (in four markets)
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A standalone TikTok Shop app in four Southeast Asian markets is a bid to separate high-intent shopping from casual scrolling. Brands should treat this as a distinct acquisition and merchandising channel—optimize for short-form product video and app-exclusive offers, not just repurposed social content.
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