Snapchat opens Snap Store in app. Yes, there's a Streaks hat.
The kids love Snapchat. Now, the kids — or anyone really — can show that to the world and also help boost Snap Inc.'s financials with the launch of the Snap Store.
Snap's new store is accessible in the Snapchat app via a Snapcode or by using the search bar. Users can swipe up on each item to purchase directly in the app.
This isn't the first time Snapchat has offered its customers swag and not so coincidentally brought in revenue that isn't from digital ad sales. Snap has sold beach towels, official plushies, a backpack, and playing cards — just to name a few — on Amazon. Snap also sells Spectacles, its video camera sunglasses, which it incidentally made too many of and is now trying to sell via digital ads and give away to creators.
According to the store launch, the items may "disappear," as in not always be in stock or have a limited quantity. Here's what Snap has to offer:
Dancing Hot Dog Plush, $19.99
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Streak Hat, $29.99
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Winkface Sweatshirt, $49.99
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Dog Lens (a.k.a. Puppy Filter) Tee, $29.99
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Bring Back Best Friends Sweatshirt, $49.99
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If you don't get any of these references, you probably don't use Snapchat, and that's okay. These aren't for you.
Topics Snapchat Social Media
Kerry Flynn is a business reporter for Mashable covering the tech industry. She previously reported on social media companies, mobile apps and startups for International Business Times. She has also written for The Huffington Post, Forbes and Money magazine. Kerry studied environmental science and economics at Harvard College, where she led The Harvard Crimson's metro news and design teams and played mellophone in the Band. When not listening to startup pitches, she runs half-marathons, plays with puppies and pretends to like craft beer.
