Shopify scores biggest growth in Japan, with 'room to grow'

TOKYO -- Canadian e-commerce company Shopify rang up $5.1 billion in global transactions during the crucial Black Friday-Cyber Monday period last month for a 76% increase on the year, and Japan led major markets with a jump of around 350%.

In addition to a boost in demand from people nesting at home, vendors on the Shopify platform doubled down on sales promotions.