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Every Monday, we share the latest news and trends, upcoming live shopping shows, and free resources for you to Go-Live like a Pro!

This week’s video and shopping news

1. 🌎 Swia is Iraq’s first social shopping platform

   The new mobile application has launched in Iraq and enables social shopping. The platform has various entertainment and commercial content, including personal and wholesale products. The CEO, Ali Faraj said, “We aim to make your shopping not just a task, but an exciting part of your day!” Read more.

2. 🤖 Rufus, Amazon’s AI shopping assistant launches in the US

   Available to all US customers in the Amazon app. Rufus helps shoppers find products, compare items, and get recommendations. Trained on Amazon's product catalog, customer reviews, and web data, Rufus can answer questions about products, suggest items based on needs, and even provide general information related to purchases. See here.

3.  🛫 Southwest Airlines & TikTok launch in-flight purchases

   Southwest Airlines has has teamed up with TikTok to offer customers a shoppable flights program. They’ve partnered with influencers to inspire travel and make booking easy. From today until October 13, you can shop flights directly on the platform. Learn more.

This week’s live shopping shows & replays ▶️

🍹What to wear to summer parties by Marks & Spencer

🧚‍♀️ Temp Check by Free People

🧴Summer Skincare Sprint by Avon 

This week’s free resources and tools 🛠️

Easy bookkeeping for TikTok Shop with QuickBooks

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