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Monday, February 26, 2024
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VEON The LoI confirms Kyivstar’s intent to use Rakuten’s Open RAN and 5G technologies to help rebuild Ukraine's digital infrastructure, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.
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- The LoI confirms Kyivstar’s intent to use Rakuten’s Open RAN and 5G technologies to help rebuild Ukraine's digital infrastructure, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.
- Kyivstar and Rakuten Symphony are currently collaborating to define the scope of their initiative, which will involve both 4G and 5G Open RAN technology.
- Mickey Mikitani, Chairman and CEO, Rakuten Group, said, “Rakuten is extremely proud to continue its support for Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild its infrastructure and in supporting Kyivstar’s vision for deploying Open RAN.
- I share the excitement of our Kyivstar team, under the leadership of Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov, in working with Rakuten to rebuild the country’s infrastructure with Open RAN as a part of this commitment.
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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Nightclub SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten, the leading shopping platform that offers Cash Back and rewards, is collaborating with actress Kate Hudson and fashion designer Patricia Bonaldi of PatBO for the launch of its new advertising campaign, "Shoppers Get It." The new ad creative celebrates the thrill of discovering new shopping secrets and Rakuten's rise as the savvy shopper's most rewarding way to shop and save.
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- The new ad creative celebrates the thrill of discovering new shopping secrets and Rakuten's rise as the savvy shopper's most rewarding way to shop and save.
- It opens in the ladies' room of a swanky bar where two women realize they are wearing the same PatBO dress, but only one received Cash Back from Rakuten.
- For the spot, Rakuten engaged runway designer Patricia Bonaldi to create a custom PatBO velvet mini dress with rhinestone detailing.
- Now through March 11, visit Rakuten here to shop the Rakuten exclusive PatBO Velvet Mini Bodice Dress along with the entire PatBO brand, all at 10% Cash Back.
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Fashion design SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten, the leading shopping platform that offers Cash Back and rewards, is returning to New York Fashion Week (NYFW) to help savvy shoppers score coveted runway items from top designers first, exclusively, and with incredible Cash Back savings. In addition to offering an exclusive pre-sale on select items from Prabal Gurung, Sergio Hudson, PatBO and Diotima, Rakuten is partnering with celebrity stylist Erin Walsh to curate head-to-toe designer outfits inspired by the latest trends – all with elevated 10% Cash Back for a limited time.
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- These items will be revealed in their respective NYFW shows and made shoppable immediately afterwards, through February 23, with 10% Cash Back.
- Rakuten members can also shop the designers' entire current collection and receive 10% Cash Back on their purchases from the start of NYFW on February 9 through February 23.
- "Building on the excitement from last season's partnership, Rakuten is once again meeting fashion lovers where we know they're most captivated - New York Fashion Week," said Vicki Wagner McRae, SVP of Brand, Creative and Communications at Rakuten.
- Follow Rakuten's Instagram and TikTok for New York Fashion Week content and updates.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Kardashian family SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In time for the year's busiest shopping season, Rakuten, the leading shopping destination to save with Cash Back, announced a partnership with Khloé Kardashian to reveal its first-ever "The 5 Deals Before Black Friday" holiday shopping event. From Nov. 18-22, Kardashian will reveal a daily Cash Back deal available to shop exclusively on Rakuten.
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- From Nov. 18-22, Kardashian will reveal a daily Cash Back deal available to shop exclusively on Rakuten.
- "Rewarding consumers with real savings is our mission and who better to help us reach shoppers with these amazing deals than Khloé."
- "That's why I'm excited to work with Rakuten to help you save on gifts for everyone on your shopping list.
- I hope this makes the holiday season a little less stressful and a little more joyful for shoppers."
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Fashion design SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten, the leading shopping platform that offers Cash Back and rewards, is partnering with New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows to launch the first-ever "Wear the Runway" event with top runway designers and fashion retailers. Aimed at making the runway accessible for a broader audience of consumers, "Wear the Runway" includes a pre-sale of pieces straight from the runway before they hit stores, trend reports and product curations from style icon Elaine Welteroth and elevated 10% Cash Back from more than 40 fashion retailers.
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- Designers and Rakuten retail partners 3.1 Phillip Lim, Altuzarra and Rebecca Minkoff will host an exclusive Rakuten pre-sale offering members access to hero pieces from their latest collections, months before styles hit stores.
- Curated with Rakuten members in mind, each designer has selected an exclusive piece made available as part of the "Wear the Runway" event.
- Rakuten members can also shop the designers' current collections on Rakuten from Sept. 7-13 with elevated 10% Cash Back.
- Follow along on Rakuten's Instagram and TikTok , for New York Fashion Week: The Shows content and updates.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Cryptocurrency SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten Rewards , the leading Cash Back shopping platform and a subsidiary of internet services giant Rakuten Group, Inc., has promoted Julie Van Ullen to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
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- SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten Rewards , the leading Cash Back shopping platform and a subsidiary of internet services giant Rakuten Group, Inc., has promoted Julie Van Ullen to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
- Reporting to Rakuten Rewards and Rakuten International CEO Amit Patel, Van Ullen will lead the company's revenue-generating, sales support and product marketing operations.
- Van Ullen was previously Managing Director and Head of Revenue at Rakuten Rewards, where she oversaw monetization strategies to bring the best merchants, consumer experience, and value to Rakuten members.
- "Rakuten is an undisputed leader in strategic performance marketing, offering the unique combination of scale, influence, personalized targeting, a highly engaged audience, and an unparalleled ability to incentivize conversion," said Julie Van Ullen, CRO at Rakuten Rewards.
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Rakuten The two companies will start exploring cooperation in Ukraine, with the goal of accelerating the reconstruction of the country’s infrastructure, through collaboration on open radio access networks (Open RAN) and digital services.
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- The two companies will start exploring cooperation in Ukraine, with the goal of accelerating the reconstruction of the country’s infrastructure, through collaboration on open radio access networks (Open RAN) and digital services.
- With this collaboration, VEON and Rakuten demonstrate their support for the ‘We Build Ukraine’ initiative of the Ukrainian State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure.
- Announcing its investment commitment, the company referred to the future 5G roll-out in Ukraine, for which Open RAN technologies are a compelling choice.
- “VEON and Rakuten share a similar vision: we are both highly customer-focused, digital experience-oriented companies which redefine communications in our respective markets,” states Kaan Terzioğlu, Group CEO, VEON.
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Online shopping Mamenta, Inc., today announced the company is partnering with Rakuten Group, Inc., a global leader in internet services, to support e-commerce merchants on Rakuten Ichiba, the Japan-based internet shopping mall operated by Rakuten.
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- Mamenta, Inc., today announced the company is partnering with Rakuten Group, Inc., a global leader in internet services, to support e-commerce merchants on Rakuten Ichiba, the Japan-based internet shopping mall operated by Rakuten.
- Mamenta has integrated its technology suite – that makes it easy for brands like Harman International, Netflix, McAfee and others to seamlessly connect data and inventory positions – into Rakuten Ichiba.
- This new partnership with Rakuten expands Mamenta’s preeminent network of strategic partners and provides broad support for established and emerging marketplaces around the world.
- Integrating the Mamenta Global Trade Platform into the Rakuten Ichiba marketplace brings tremendous value and further enables brands to expand market share."
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Voice acting in Japan KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Rakuten Group, Inc., (“Rakuten”) today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which a fund managed by KKR will purchase Rakuten’s stake in Seiyu (the “Company”), a leading, nationwide supermarket chain in Japan.
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- KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Rakuten Group, Inc., (“Rakuten”) today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which a fund managed by KKR will purchase Rakuten’s stake in Seiyu (the “Company”), a leading, nationwide supermarket chain in Japan.
- With this purchase, KKR increases its stake in Seiyu from 65% to 85%1.
- View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230511006023/en/
KKR and Rakuten, together with Seiyu’s third shareholder, Walmart, have collaborated to support Seiyu’s growth since KKR and Rakuten completed their investments in the Company in 2021.
- Support initiatives have included: improving product quality, user experiences, and store operations, and renovating and refurbishing stores, which have enabled Seiyu to deliver greater value and convenience.
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Rakuten SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rakuten, the leading shopping platform that offers Cash Back and rewards, announced the return of its largest annual shopping event, Big Give Week. From May 8-15, Rakuten members can get extra savings and rewards up to 15% Cash Back when they shop from hundreds of their favorite stores, brands, and services including:
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- That's where Big Give Week comes in.
- Rakuten members also get exclusive presale access to Live Nation's Concert Week, one day before the general public.
- Big Give Week also means shoppers can earn even more rewards with Rakuten's biggest referral bonus of the year.
- Follow Rakuten on Facebook, Instagram , and Twitter for the latest news on special promotions and Cash Back offers.
