In 2024, Japan will see the implementation of a regulation limiting the number of hours truck drivers can work. This will reduce the amount of overtime individual drivers can work, to ensure safety on the roads and better working conditions for drivers.
LY Corp was formed after the merger of Z Holdings (formerly Yahoo Japan), and LINE Corporation, amongst others, and the merger was finalised in October 2023. The new company is expected to strengthen alliances and become a stronger ecosystem, utilising each company’s platforms, such as Yahoo Shopping (e-commerce platform), Paypay (digital wallet), Line (social messaging app and e-commerce platform), and ZOZOTOWN.
According to Euromonitor International’s Economies and Consumer Data, by 2028, the population aged 65+ will exceed 30% of the total population (29% in 2023), which shows that the ageing of society is continuing in Japan. Despite many of the older generation becoming more comfortable with e-commerce – partly thanks to COVID-19 pushing its usage – it is important to keep in mind that many older people in Japan are still hesitant when it comes to online shopping, and need support.
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Retail E-Commerce
Online sales of new and used goods to the public from a business for personal or household consumption. This figure includes those purchases made via online marketplaces, assuming it is a business-to-consumer purchase. This figure includes the purchase of mobile apps, games, in-app purchases and downloaded versions of recorded music, film, video games, books, journals and magazines. Note: The streaming versions of these media types, which are not tracked in Retailing, are captured in Streaming Services E-Commerce. Goods purchased via quick-delivery services, such as Amazon Prime, are captured here, whereas the subscription fee for such a service is captured in Other E-Commerce. Retail purchases made via hyperlocal or third-party delivery platforms are also included here, while the delivery fees associated with such services are included in Other E-Commerce. This category excludes the following industries and channels: • Specialist retailers of motor vehicles; motorcycles, vehicle parts and fuel • The rental, hire and leasing of products • Wholesalers, cash and carry outlets • Consumer-to-consumer transactions • Informal retail which is not declared to tax authorities
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