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LinkShare changes its name

The online marketing company will be known as Rakuten LinkShare.

Posted 02/27/2012Mark BrohanPost a comment

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/ Marketing

Consumers turn to social networks for product information more than discounts

But U.S. consumers are more interested in deals than are peers in other countries.

Posted 02/07/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

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/ Technology

Facebook hires Levi’s chief marketing officer

The move comes as the social network looks to ramp up its marketing efforts.

Posted 02/06/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

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/ E-Retailers

Social shopping and swapping comes to the U.S. via LittleBlackBag.com

The start-up, fueled by $2.75 million in capital, emulates a Japanese shopping promotion.

Posted 02/06/2012Don DavisPost a comment

/ E-Retailers

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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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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Shake-up at Walmart.com

The retail chain puts some e-commerce operations under the watch of store execs.

Posted 08/12/2011Thad Rueter1 comments

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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

/ Marketing

Rejoice Slovakian shoe hounds, for here comes the Sookiee Slingback, courtesy of Amazon

Subsidiary shoe and accessories site Endless.com kicks off international shipments.

Posted 07/13/2011Stefany MoorePost 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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