SM Supermalls has long been the heart of Filipino shopping and lifestyle, offering everything you need under one roof. With its recent partnership with TikTok Shop, SM Supermalls has taken things up a notch by launching She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping, a three-day event held at SM Mall of Asia’s Main Atrium.
This unique celebration championed Micro-, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly women-led businesses. By blending digital innovation with physical retail, it transformed the shopping experience and empowered online entrepreneurs to connect with customers in a real-world setting. This is consistent with SM Supermalls’ thrust to promoting MSMEs and strongly advocating for women’s empowerment, giving these online entrepreneurs the experience of selling their products in the electrifying atmosphere of a mall.
A new way to discover and shop
At SM Supermalls, shopping has always been about more than just ticking off a list—it’s about the joy of discovery. The She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping highlighted this by seamlessly integrating TikTok Shop’s live-selling platform with SM’s unmatched in-mall experience. Visitors explored booths featuring women-led brands, while live-streamed content brought the event to life for online audiences.
A carefully curated selection of 13 TikTok Shop beauty, fashion, wellness, and home brands were available, including Tapies, Gorgeous Glow, Azul, Sip2Glow, Huga, Mikana, HB Jewelry, Dood PH, Perfume Dessert, Pina Beauty PH, Urban Scent, Tiny Buds, and Wise Cleaner.
Shoppers snagged exclusive SM Malls Online deals from the SM Store, The Body Shop, Decathlon, and more, and interacted with brands in real time, whether at the mall or online on TikTok Shop. This seamless integration of platforms solidified SM’s continued lead in delivering a complete shopping experience.
Innovation meets empowerment
“Our partnership with TikTok Shop represents an innovative step forward in the retail industry. By combining the dynamic world of social commerce with the experiential retail of SM Supermalls, we’re creating a unique and engaging shopping experience for our customers,” said SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing, Jonjon San Agustin. “Whether you buy from TikTok Shop, from an SM Mall tenant partner, or vice versa, we provide you with this unique experience.”
Franco Aligaen, Marketing Lead of TikTok Shop Philippines, echoed this sentiment. “Partnering with SM Supermalls for ‘She Leads: Fun Beyond Shopping’ has been an incredible opportunity to highlight the diverse stories of women entrepreneurs, especially those who have thrived on both TikTok Shop and physical retail spaces. This event wasn’t just about showcasing products and businesses; it was about creating meaningful connections, sharing inspiring journeys, and promoting a community where women can empower each other and thrive.”
The event amplified its message with appearances from actress Marian Rivera and creator Zeinab Harake, who emphasized supporting female-led ventures. Their participation highlighted SM’s role as a hub for connection, creativity, and empowerment, extending beyond just a shopping destination.
At the heart of the event was the celebration of women in business. Renowned women CEOs and creators, such as Rei Germar of Tapies, Ashley Yap of Sip2Glow, Rosenda Casaje of Gorgeous Glow, and Celeste Cortesi of Azul, shared their stories of resilience and success during an insightful panel discussion.
A showcase for the future
SM’s adaptability to the evolving world of e-commerce was also on display. Hosting TikTok Shop’s live-selling sessions at SM wasn’t just innovative for shoppers; it created an empowering online-to-offline event. Mallgoers were able to experience their favorite TikTok Shop brands at SM with exclusive SM Malls Online deals, essentially shopping from both platforms in one place.
More than just shopping
SM Supermalls goes beyond helping you find what you need; it’s about inspiring and connecting through experiences. With SM, you’ll always find more than you expect – because at SM, it truly has it all, including TikTok Shop!
For more information on SM Malls Online deals, visit: https://click.smmallsonline.com/DFqS/SMxTikTok2024SheLeads.
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