As the use of online shopping increases due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, Mercari, which operates flea market apps where individuals buy and sell used goods, has introduced a new mechanism that allows small and medium-sized businesses to open stores, and demand It was decided to strengthen the uptake of.

Mercari announced at a press conference in Tokyo on the 28th that it will introduce a new mechanism that allows small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors to easily open and sell stores within the app.



Eliminate the burden of charges when opening a store, and dig up listings from various businesses such as farmers and restaurants.



Until now, the main focus was on buying and selling second-hand goods by individuals, but as the use of online shopping has increased as a result of the spread of infection, the aim is to enhance the product lineup and strengthen the capture of online shopping demand.



Yuki Ishikawa, CEO of the subsidiary in charge of the business, said at the press conference, "We want to create a place where all valuable things can be sold by providing an experience that businesses can easily list and sell." I did.



Since the spread of the infection, the number of services that support the launch of online shopping sites has increased, and competition has become even more active.