Join Our Free Online Seminar on Thu. Feb. 19! StoreHero's Kurose to Speak at WUUZY Co., Ltd.'s Event — "5 Winning Shopify Strategies to Maximize Revenue" for Shopify Operators & Those Considering the Platform

StoreHero's CEO Kurose will be speaking at an online seminar hosted by WUUZY Co., Ltd., themed around Shopify and growth. In Part 2, which StoreHero will lead, we will cover how to drive new customer acquisition during the early launch phase of a Shopify store.

Seminar Overview

The difference between a Shopify store that sells and one that doesn't comes down to strategy — not just which tools you use.

Many store owners set up on Shopify and find that traffic from social media and ads simply doesn't convert. Others install a bunch of seemingly useful apps only to end up with a sluggish site and little to show for it. This kind of "just-wing-it" approach keeps adding complexity while leaving profits frustratingly thin.

In this seminar, we'll walk you through 5 proven winning patterns that professionals actually use — showing you exactly how to combine Shopify's native features to create pages that make customers want to buy. We've distilled everything down to immediately actionable insights you can apply in your Shopify admin tomorrow: from keeping apps to a minimum to cut operational costs, to design principles that help both new and existing store owners avoid common early mistakes.

Knowing these 5 strategies can make a visible difference in how fast your store grows six months from now.
Don't let Shopify — one of the most powerful e-commerce platforms available — go to waste. Take home everything you need to use it to its full potential!
We look forward to seeing you there.

Who Should Attend

・Those whose Shopify sales and traffic aren't growing
・Those who feel they aren't fully leveraging Shopify
・Those considering migrating to Shopify but lacking enough information to decide
・Those who sense limitations in their current e-commerce setup but haven't clearly identified or articulated the problem
・Those planning a platform replacement within 2026 who need concrete justification for internal approvals
・Those who have installed apps but aren't seeing any impact on sales
・Those who want to improve CVR (conversion rate), boost LTV (customer lifetime value), and streamline operations simultaneously
・Those who want to learn a repeatable framework for building a self-sustaining, continuously growing e-commerce operation

Speakers & Session Details

■ Part 1 (13:00–13:20) | A People-First Strategy for Growing Shopify Revenue

‍【Profile】
Atsuki Okunishi
WUUZY Co., Ltd., Marketing Group
【Profile】
After graduating from Yokohama National University, he joined LIXIL Corporation as a new graduate, gaining experience in sales and digital marketing. He holds a Level 1 Cosmetics Certification and the Cosmetics Concierge qualification, with a specialty in the beauty and cosmetics sector. At WUUZY, he handles marketing for "EC no Pro" ("The EC Professionals"), a platform with 7,000 registered e-commerce specialists. He interfaces directly with e-commerce business owners across both online and offline initiatives, conducting over 1,000 surveys per year on their challenges and needs.
‍【Session Overview】
As the number of e-commerce sites continues to grow, driving sales increasingly depends on your ability to customize strategy based on your sales channels, product characteristics, and stage of business. In this session, "EC no Pro" — a platform with 7,000 registered e-commerce professionals — will share how to tailor e-commerce growth strategies and tactics to your unique situation. We'll also feature real-world case studies in which Shopify experts share what they're actually doing right now to increase revenue.

■ Part 2 (13:20–13:40) | 5 Customer Acquisition Tactics That Determine Your Shopify Store's Growth Trajectory

Junichi Kurose
CEO, StoreHero Inc.
‍【Profile】
After graduating from the University of Tsukuba and completing his graduate studies at Kobe University, he joined Axiiz Inc., where he served as a director overseeing SaaS development and sales before the company was acquired. He then joined Internet Infinity Inc. and TeamSpirit Inc., taking on roles in business development and sales/marketing — both companies subsequently went public. After serving as Country Manager at Ginzamarkets Inc., he founded StoreHero Inc. in 2019.
【Session Overview】
During the early launch phase of a Shopify store, the breadth of your customer acquisition toolkit is what determines your growth speed. In this talk, we'll draw on Shopify's unique strengths to introduce a range of acquisition methods you should be pursuing right now — from tried-and-true approaches like paid advertising and SEO, to gifting campaigns, in-house affiliate programs, and crowdfunding. We'll also introduce our free store diagnostic service to help you clarify your current challenges and identify your winning path forward.

■ Part 3 (13:40–14:00) | When Is It Time to Switch Your E-Commerce Platform? 2026 Shopify Migration Roadmap — Includes an Exclusive EC Diagnostic for Attendees!

Yoshimasa Yamaoka
CEO, WebLife Inc.
‍‍【Profile】
After completing a business program at the University of Washington, he joined Fujitsu Business Systems, where he worked on core system implementations and e-commerce process improvements. In 2007, he founded WebLife Japan, initially focusing on EC-CUBE-based development before expanding into Shopify in 2017. Today, he operates as a Shopify Platinum Partner, offering the "BiNDec" solution package. He specializes in diagnosing business challenges based on growth stage and designing targeted support plans, delivering packaged solutions that streamline everything from store setup to ongoing operations and growth.
‍【Session Overview】
Have you been thinking "I should eventually re-platform my e-commerce store" but aren't sure where to begin — so it just stays on the back burner? BiNDec, which has built over 400 Shopify stores and achieved an average growth rate of 166% for its clients, will use a diagnostic format to visually clarify why stores hit a growth ceiling despite repeated initiatives — and what those issues are that a Shopify migration should resolve. This session will lay out a realistic roadmap for executing a Shopify migration within 2026, and participants will use an exclusive EC diagnostic worksheet to walk away with the clarity needed to make a decision on the spot.

■ Part 4 (14:00–14:20) | Nearly Fully Automated Daily Fulfillment? Free Yourself from Non-Core Work with Shopify × openlogi Integration

Bungo Kawasaki
Partner & Alliance Expert, openlogi Inc.
‍【Profile】
After serving as EC Business Manager at an apparel D2C company, he moved into the CEO's office to lead alliances with national clients and new business development. He joined openlogi in May 2022, spending roughly two years in cross-functional corporate planning and organizational development before transferring to the Partner Sales team in August 2024. He currently focuses on strengthening collaboration with openlogi's partner companies.
‍【Session Overview】
The whole point of using Shopify for your own e-commerce store is to grow your business and maximize revenue. But if you're constantly buried in daily order processing, packing, and shipping, you'll never have enough time for the core work that truly matters — CRM, product development, and more. This session will show you what it looks like to be completely freed from non-core tasks through system integration between Shopify and your fulfillment logistics. We'll get concrete about how much time API-driven shipment automation can actually create — and how to use that time to grow your business — grounded in real-world case studies.

■ Part 5 (14:20–14:40) | Turn Shopify's Extensibility into Real Sales Results! How Smart App Usage Creates a Winning E-Commerce Store

Takashi Ito
COO, Huckleberry Inc.
【Profile】
He began his career at an IBM Group systems integrator before being drawn to the potential of the internet and the growth of the e-commerce market. He joined ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. — Japan's first affiliate marketing company — where he supported web marketing for clients across e-commerce, finance, and recruiting. In 2016 he became Head of the Affiliate Division, overseeing the sales organization. In 2018 he was appointed Executive Officer overseeing operations, driving the expansion of the marketing solutions business. He now serves as a director at Huckleberry Inc., overseeing overall business operations and management with a focus on web marketing support for e-commerce.
【Session Overview】
Shopify is a highly extensible e-commerce platform, but its true value depends heavily on which apps you use, in what order, and how. In this session, we'll use revenue-driving app strategies as a lens to walk through concrete examples of how to turn Shopify's extensibility into real results. We'll unpack the mindset behind simultaneously improving CVR, boosting LTV, and reducing operational workload — and reveal what separates thriving e-commerce stores from those that stagnate — showing you how to build a truly winning store.

Event Details

【Date & Time】
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 13:00–15:00
【Seminar Title】
【For Shopify Operators & Those Considering Shopify】
"5 Winning Shopify Strategies to Maximize Revenue"
【Who Should Attend】
・Anyone involved in e-commerce or direct-to-consumer business
【Important Notes】
‍・Please watch from a location with a strong, high-speed internet connection (Wi-Fi recommended).
・The program is subject to change without notice.
・We reserve the right to decline participation from competing companies.
・A viewing URL will be sent individually by email; attendance is limited to the registered applicant only.
・This seminar will not be available on-demand. If there is high demand, we may offer a re-broadcast at a later date.

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We hope to see you there!