TikTok's eCommerce arm, TikTok Shop, is targeting Amazon sellers, offering low fees and high discounts.
TikTok Shop has hired talent from Amazon to fill key positions in various divisions.
Despite the threat of a U.S. ban on TikTok, TikTok Shop has become a 'massive e-commerce machine' with expected gross merchandise volume of $50 billion this year.
Social commerce is on the rise, and brands are turning to influencers for marketing strategies.