TikTok wants Western consumers to shop like the Chinese
It still has some convincing to do
As the end of the year draws closer, shopping season is in full swing. On Black Friday, November 29th, retailers will offer steep discounts to lure customers. Some sales started weeks ago. Soon will come the mad dash for Christmas gifts.
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Business November 30th 2024
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Audiobooks are booming, thanks to streaming subscriptions
As Amazon opens access to Audible, expect demand to grow