TikTok’s Pickle-Jar Sweatshirt Craze: A Seller’s Success Story
October 11, 2023
TikTok’s e-commerce platform, Shop, has seen a surge in popularity, with unusual items like pickle-jar sweatshirts gaining immense traction. Jessica Slone, the founder of Bad Addiction Boutique, sold over 43,000 of these sweatshirts through TikTok Shop, becoming a brinefluencer and receiving swag from pickle brands. The trend illustrates the platform’s power in propelling unique products to viral success but also highlights the challenges merchants face in meeting TikTok’s strict shipping policies.
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