Hosted by retail analyst Natalie Berg, this episode of Retail Disrupted features Paul Mears, Group Vertical Director of Retail and E-Commerce at TikTok. He shares how social commerce (or "discovery commerce" as TikTok likes to call it) is driving real footfall and sales for high street shops, cafes, and restaurants.
You will hear why TikTok live shopping doesn't need to be overly produced - just authentic. We'll also explore how store teams can go live at almost zero extra cost and what retailers can learn from the beauty brands, veg box suppliers, and even butchers finding commercial success on the platform.
Watch to the end to hear how TikTok plans to use AI to enhance the customer experience.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Going Live at Almost Zero Cost
00:42 Welcome to TikTok Market in Covent Garden
03:30 How TikTok Added £10 Billion to UK Economy
06:12 What Stores Must Do Next
09:16 What Retailers Must Know About Live Shopping
11:59 TikTok's AI Plans to Improve the CX
TikTok's report: https://tiktokuk.publicfirst.co/index.html
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