In the meantime, Izumiya is enjoying the benefits of B2B e-commerce through its membership in the WorldWide Retail Exchange (WWRE), the premier Internet-based business-to-business exchange in the international retail marketplace. “Joining the WWRE places us in a unique position to collaborate with the world’s leading retailers and manufacturers and gives us access to expertly selected technologies and standards, broad international experience, and well-tested strategies,” said Norio Hayashi, President of Izumiya.