Rakuten, Inc. · Tokyo Japan ·(JASDAQ: 4755)
Company Description
Phone: +81-3-6387-1111
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This link will open in a new window Rakuten is Japan's largest online retailer and a leading provider of Internet-based services. The company's business segments and subsidiaries include Rakuten Ichiba (an online shopping mall), Rakuten Auction (online auctions), Rakuten Books (online bookstore), Infoseek (Internet search, Web logs, and job boards), Rakuten Travel, and Rakuten Securities (online trading). The firm's entertainment activities include television broadcasting in Japan and ownership of a professional baseball team. Its financial services unit offers credit cards and consumer loans. Its Fusion Communications subsidiary (acquired in 2007) provides Internet phone service. Rakuten was founded in 1997 by chairman and CEO Hiroshi Mikitani. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Rakuten, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - JASDAQ: 4755 Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $89,663.0 |
| Employees | 4,874 |
Rakuten, Inc. Executives
18 executives listed for Rakuten, Inc.'s Tokyo, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | Hiroshi Mikitani | Network |
| Deputy President and Director; President and CEO, eBANK Corporation | Atsushi Kunishige | Network |
| CFO, Senior Executive Officer, and Director | Ken Takayama | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Rakuten, Inc.
Demographics, consumer tastes, and personal income drive demand. The profitability of individual companies can vary: while QSRs rely on efficient operations and high volume sales, FSRs rely on high-margin items and effective marketing. Large companies have advantages in purchasing, finance, and marketing. Small companies can offer superior food or service. The industry is highly labor-intensive: annual revenue per worker is between $40,000 and $45,000. Restaurants compete with companies that serve meals or prepared foods, including grocery stores, warehouse clubs, delis, and convenience stores. In addition, restaurants compete with home cooking. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Rakuten, Inc. Competitors
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