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Unpacking Japanese E-commerce：The Overlooked 120 Million Consumers

Japan is a demanding but high-value market. Chinese sellers are growing fast, yet success requires more than low prices—clear manuals, strong quality, 24/7 service, and trust. Consumption is polarizing, and aging buyers remain active. Long-term branding and localization are key.

Insta360 to Open First Japan Flagship Store in Tokyo

Insta360 (影石) will open its first directly operated flagship store in Japan on August 8, 2026, in Tokyo’s Asakusa district. The new location marks another step in the Chinese imaging brand’s expansion from online sales and distributor networks toward direct retail operations in overseas markets.

Cainiao（菜鸟）Puts London Port Warehouse Into Operation, Supporting UK Three-Day Delivery

Cainiao（菜鸟）has formally put its London port warehouse into operation, bringing customs clearance, inspection and final-mile dispatch into a single operating system as it strengthens its UK cross-border logistics network.

CPE Yuanfeng（CPE源峰）Agrees to Acquire Mammut（猛犸象）From Jacobs Capital

Chinese alternative asset manager CPE Yuanfeng（CPE源峰）has agreed to acquire Mammut Sports Group AG（猛犸象集团）from European investment firm Jacobs Capital, bringing one of Switzerland’s best-known mountain-sports brands under Chinese ownership.

TikTok Shop Reports 30-Fold User Growth in Japan, 102-Fold Rise in Brazil Daily GMV

TikTok Shop has reported rapid first-year growth in Japan and Brazil, two markets with sharply different retail landscapes but strong social-media engagement.