Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It’s hard to imagine a more unlikely pair of business bedfellows. On the one hand, an old-school bricks-and-mortar grocery operation famous for its deep discounts and cheerful army of greeters. On the other hand, a three-year old mobile app beloved by excitable Gen-Z teens and infamous for its lip-sync memes and cheesy dance videos. Nevertheless, the deal is done, so today we’re looking at some of the reasons why Walmart bought TikTok.
Why Did Walmart Buy TikTok?
It’s hard to imagine a more unlikely pair of business bedfellows. On the one hand, an old-school bricks-and-mortar grocery operation famous for its deep discounts and cheerful army of greeters. On the other hand, a three-year old mobile app beloved by excitable Gen-Z teens and infamous for its lip-sync memes and cheesy dance videos. Nevertheless, the deal is done, so today we’re looking at some of the reasons why Walmart bought TikTok.
Why Did Walmart Buy TikTok?
