One of Japan’s most innovative photo commerce companies selected Taopix for use across multiple brands

GaryPageau ,

Grand Address, one of Japan’s most innovative photo commerce companies, has selected the world’s leading provider of photo commerce software, Taopix, as a core platform for the next phase of its ambitious growth plan.

Joined by Gain, Taopix’ Distributor in Japan, Mr. James Gray and Mr. Seki, CEOs of Taopix and Grand Address respectively, close the deal in Yokohama.

Grand Address is a Japanese technology and E-commerce Company providing a range of sophisticated and high-quality personalized photo products to the consumer and enterprise market. With ambitious growth objectives and a range of highly innovative product strategies afoot, Grand Address needed a new photo commerce platform to help drive their business strategy.

“We are confident that our ideas for the future of photo commerce are uniquely innovative. We are a strong e-commerce player and it was critical for us to partner with a photo commerce platform provider that not only clearly understood our vision but one which matched our own desire for innovation and excellence,” says Mr. Seki, CEO of Grand Address. “It was vital for us to choose a partner that can allow us to easily support a number of different business lines as well as providing best in class user experience. It is extremely important for us that we provide a uniform level of satisfaction seamlessly to our customers through multiple devices. Taopix was a natural choice for us because they provide unrivaled solutions, experience, and expertise. We are really looking forward to a great partnership.” continues Mr. Seki.

Grand Address will utilize the online version of Taopix complete with the brand new Easy Editor delivered in a Taopix’ Spring 2018 release and the 3D Engine, Taopix’ best in class gift rendering module.

“When we began our discussions with Grand Address it was immediately clear that they are an incredibly forward-thinking and highly innovative organization.” explains James Gray, CEO and founder of Taopix. “Grand Address’s product strategy will set them apart in the Japanese market and their ideas are genuinely groundbreaking. We are so excited to work with Grand Address, Mr. Seki, and the team. We are very happy to have been chosen as their partner for such an innovative project, it will be an amazing showcase for both parties!” concludes Mr. Gray.

Taopix has already a number of high profile customers in Japan and many more customers in Asia. Asia is a core market for growth for Taopix and Grand Address further re-enforces Taopix position as a truly global market leader. “Working with Taopix in Japan is a great privilege,” says Harumi Sugiyama, Business Development Director for Gain, Taopix’ distributor in the region. “Taopix has been successful in so many countries for so many years, they are incredibly adept at providing their solutions globally while remaining attentive, responsive and fully focussed on the diverse needs and locations of their customers.” explains Sugiyama.

Grand Address is set to go live with Taopix in the autumn of 2018.