💼 Business Sep 4, 2026 · Iris Kwok

How a cute L.A. Hello Kitty shop became a target for TikTok trolls

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How a cute L.A. Hello Kitty shop became a target for TikTok trolls
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JapanLA, a 20-year-old shop known for selling cute products, has survived the e-commerce disruption by peddling products on TikTok Shop. But after its Sonny Angel dolls exploded in popularity, the store's owner saw the dark side of online auctions.

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