D2C Industry's Top Two Leaders Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets at Commerce NEXT Live Networking Event Featuring Euglena and Spick

Speakers: Shigenari Nishimori, Director at Spick; Sonfan (Kim Sung-hwan), Senior Executive Officer / CEO of Healthcare Company at Euglena

The Japan Shohin Sangyo Shimbun, publisher of the e-commerce industry's specialized newspaper 'Nihon Netto Keizai Shimbun,' will host a large-scale online seminar event titled 'Commerce NEXT by Nihon Netto Keizai Shimbun' on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25, 2026 (free admission). Additionally, a live networking event will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

For the live networking event, Shigenari Nishimori, Director at Spick, and Sonfan (Kim Sung-hwan), Senior Executive Officer / CEO of Healthcare Company at Euglena, have been confirmed as keynote speakers.

The session is titled 'Behind the Smash Hits 'CONC' and 'Lypo-C' Revealed: The Two Strongest Leaders in the D2C Industry Expose Each Other’s Inner Workings.'

Session Overview

A one-night-only dialogue between Sonfan (Kim Sung-hwan), Senior Executive Officer at Euglena, and Shigenari Nishimori, Director at Spick.

How did Euglena, originally focused on euglena-based ingredients and health foods, manage to create the blockbuster cosmetic product 'CONC'? Is this success replicable?

The two strongest leaders at the forefront of the D2C industry will candidly discuss the true essence of product success.

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Profile: Shigenari Nishimori, Spick

Began working at venture companies during university and experienced a listing on the Tokyo Growth Market. Held positions at CCC and Vector, and previously served as Director at Vitabrid Japan. Currently serves as Director at Spick Co., Ltd., which sells 'Lypo-C.' Expertise includes CRM, customer service, fulfillment, KPI management, and overall marketing, as well as e-commerce systems and product development. MBTI: Consul ESFJ-A (The Caregiver).

Profile: Sonfan (Kim Sung-hwan), Euglena

Joined Rohto Pharmaceutical as a new graduate, then worked in corporate planning, business strategy, and president’s office roles at Fast Retailing and Rakuten. Joined Euglena Co., Ltd. in 2022, served as COO of the Healthcare Company from 2023, and assumed his current role in 2024. Currently oversees the entire healthcare domain and participates in the management of multiple group companies.

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Diverse Sessions Offered

The online sessions feature a wide range of programs. Keynote speakers include industry-leading commerce companies such as L'Oréal Japan, World, Kyusai, and THE RICH, as well as key figures from trending platforms like LINE Yahoo and TikTok Shop.

Additionally, specialists in e-commerce site development, marketing, payments, and security will present the industry’s 'next moves' and 'next-generation strategies.'

Key Visual for 'Commerce NEXT'

This seminar event is packed with insights and know-how on the e-commerce industry’s most pressing topics: 'AI utilization,' 'SNS strategy,' 'inflation countermeasures,' 'CX improvement,' and 'security.' All sessions are rich, TV-style videos recorded in a dedicated studio.

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Live Networking Event on July 23

In addition to the online seminar, a live networking event will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Special sessions include a lecture by Ryota Iwasaki, President of Iris Plaza, and a dialogue between Sonfan (Kim Sung-hwan), Senior Executive Officer / CEO of Healthcare Company at Euglena, and CRM expert Shiro Nishimori.

Input sessions featuring notable solutions will also be provided. Reporters from 'Nihon Netto Keizai Shimbun' will attend to facilitate high-quality networking among leading e-commerce businesses.

Three Exclusive Benefits for Registrants

Receive the '<2026 Edition> Top 200 Online Retail Sales Ranking' data

※Condition: Attend the seminar and complete the survey

Eligibility to attend the pre-registered, invitation-only live networking event

※Attendance is limited; registration does not guarantee participation

Access to archived recordings until the deadline

※Archived viewing period: June 26 to July 24

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Event Overview

Event Name: 'Commerce NEXT by Nihon Netto Keizai Shimbun'

Dates: <Online> Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00–16:00; Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00–16:00

<Live Networking> Thursday, July 23, 2026

Venue/Streaming: <Online> Streamed via EventHub

<Live Networking> Conference hall in Chuo Ward, Tokyo (details provided upon invitation)

Organizer: Japan Shohin Sangyo Shimbun Co., Ltd. 'Nihon Netto Keizai Shimbun'

Admission: Free (prior registration required)

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【Inquiries】

Japan Shohin Sangyo Shimbun Co., Ltd. 'Nihon Netto Keizai Shimbun'

Commerce NEXT Secretariat

E-mail: event@nb-club.com