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The unexpected leaders of Asian e-commerce

E-marketplaces have proven their staying power in Asia-Pacific, according to the new Asia 500.

Posted 02/27/2013Mark BrohanPost a comment

Related Searches:Rakuten | Ebay Market Share | Taobao

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IRCE expands its speaker roster

220 experts will present at the world’s largest e-commerce conference in June.

Posted 01/08/2013Don DavisPost a comment

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Japan’s Rakuten buys a French e-commerce logistics provider

Alpha Direct Services serves more than 100 merchants and brands.

Posted 11/12/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

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Rakuten books space in the e-reader market by acquiring Kobo

The value of the all-cash deal is $315 million.

Posted 11/08/2011Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Japan’s Rakuten to buy U.K.-based online retailer Play.com

The acquisition marks the latest global e-commerce investment for the owner of Buy.com

Posted 09/21/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

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Japan’s Rakuten expands its European e-commerce presence

The owner of Buy.com buys 80% stake in European e-marketplace company Tradoria.

Posted 07/28/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

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Rakuten says ‘Olá, Brasil’

The Japan-based owner of Buy.com acquires a 75% stake in Brazil's Ikeda.

Posted 06/07/2011Paul DemeryPost a comment

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The opening of (digital) Japan

Buy.com launches a site designed to boost international e-commerce sales.

Posted 02/22/2011Paul DemeryPost a comment