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Rakuten changes Buy.com’s e-commerce model

Japan-based Rakuten changes Buy.com into Rakuten Shopping.

Posted 01/10/2013Allison EnrightPost a comment

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Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten buys an online video company

Wuaki.tv of Spain represents Rakuten’s fourth European acquisition in two years.  

Posted 06/20/2012Internet RetailerPost a comment

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IRCE 2012 Report: It’s no longer just about deals at Buy.com

Buy.com reimagines e-commerce—and its site—as collaboration with the shopper.

Posted 06/08/2012Mary WagnerPost a comment

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Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten invests in Pinterest

The image-sharing social network raises $100 million in a funding round.

Posted 05/17/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

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A Russian e-retailer raises $100 million, thanks in part to Japan’s Rakuten

Ozon.ru plans to boost its operations and expand into such areas as travel.

Posted 09/08/2011Thad Rueter1 comments

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THE CHALLENGER

Hiroshi Mikitani, chairman and CEO of Japan's Rakuten Inc., is exporting his e-commerce playbook as he seeks to rewrite the rules of the e-retail game around the world.

Posted 03/28/2013Allison EnrightPost a comment

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