THE WHAT? TikTok is said to be partnering with a series of logistics firms in the UK and US, according to a report published by WWD. The Chinese social media giant is working with third-party fulfilment centers to offer merchants that sell on its platform the chance to store inventory and ship orders from a dedicated warehouse.
THE DETAILS The initiative is currently an invite-only pilot and the identity of its warehousing partners has not been disclosed.
THE WHY? The trial will inform TikTok’s ambition to create an ‘international e-commerce fulfilment system’, a spokesperson for the social media site told WWD, part and parcel of its mission to corner the social commerce market via its TikTok Shop widget.
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Examples of aesthetics supplies include:
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Dermal Fillers: Injectable substances used to add volume and reduce wrinkles.
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Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Injectables used to temporarily relax facial muscles and reduce wrinkles.
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Laser Devices: Equipment used for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, tattoo removal, and other laser treatments.
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Chemical Peels: Solutions applied to the skin to exfoliate and improve texture.
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Microdermabrasion Devices: Tools used for mechanical exfoliation to rejuvenate skin.
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Microneedling Devices: Devices that create tiny punctures in the skin to stimulate collagen production.
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Cosmeceuticals: Skincare products that contain biologically active ingredients with pharmaceutical-like benefits.
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Sterilization and Disinfection Products: Essential for maintaining hygiene and preventing infections in clinical settings.
