• Common Thread Collective, backed by Acacia Group, acquired TBAR Partners to expand its platform into TikTok Shop services.
• Deal adds TikTok Shop management, creator-led content, affiliate strategy, and a TikTok Shop playbook to CTC’s e-commerce growth offering.
• TBAR has scaled more than 40 brands, managing over $5 million in monthly GMV, with clients including Gruns, Vita Coco, Ridge.
• Transaction targets a systemized entry for CTC’s 7-8 figure direct-to-consumer clients into TikTok Shop as a fast-growing retail channel.
• Announcement dated Sept. 22, 2026.

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