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64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten wesentlich besser als Rocket

- und daher habe ich mir nach dem Einstieg bei Alibaba, die inzwischem mehr als 20% gut gemacht haben, auch einige Rakutens gekauft.

Look Out Amazon, Here Comes...Rakuten?
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten announced on Tuesday it is acquiring Ebates for $1 billion.

The acquisition, which Rakuten hinted at last week, is part of the Japanese company’s push to grow its base beyond its domestic market and hopefully, become a global player. Having made some $1.2 billion acquisitions to date along these lines, this is Rakuten’s most ambitious move to date.

However, investors are dubious that the company can absorb yet another foreign acquisition, much less one the size of Ebates, despite Rakuten’s strong cash position.
Then there is the ever-present Amazon, which dominates the e-commerce market in the U.S. Few believe it will falter in the face of Chinese giant Alibaba, much less a Rakuten-Ebates combo.

Rakuten Goes Forth

Not surprisingly, Rakuten says it is undaunted. For starters, it has assembled a very interesting mix of acquisitions. There is messaging app Viber, which it purchased for $900 million in February, the Canadian ebook offering Kobo, Spanish video service Wuaki.tv, Viki, a digital content platform and Buy.com.
Now it has picked up Ebates.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikamorphy/2014/09/...ere-comes-rakuten/  
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13.08.25 23:41

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaSeeking Alpha staying bullish

Rakuten: Staying Bullish On EBITDA Beat And Re-Rating Potential

I maintain my Buy rating on Rakuten, driven by strong Q2 EBITDA and the presence of multiple catalysts. The Mobile unit outperformed, achieving positive EBITDA and subscriber growth, with ARPU boosted by high-volume data users. Valuation discounts should narrow as Rakuten demonstrates intra-group synergies and accelerates deleveraging.

https://aktien.guide/aktien/Rakuten-JP3967200001
 

14.08.25 06:01

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaQ1 Affiliate Partner Spotlight

Rakuten Advertising: Q1 Affiliate Partner Spotlight

April 23, 2025

Diversify your affiliate program and watch your performance soar! Our latest Partner Spotlight highlights the innovative up-and-coming publishers on the Rakuten Advertising network.

The most powerful affiliate programs thrive on discovery. At Rakuten Advertising, we’ve watched the world best brands transform their performance by embracing diverse publisher models. They understand that different publishers reach different audiences in different ways. And the impact is powerful.

As today’s consumers navigate a complex digital journey before purchasing, they seek inspiration from new platforms. They turn to creators and content publishers for validation and source the best incentives from across the web. Limiting your affiliate program to a small number of publisher types means missing crucial touchpoints along the path to purchase.

Our latest Affiliate Partner Spotlight highlights innovative up-and-coming publishers on our network. They’re creating fresh approaches to audience engagement, developing new technologies, and pioneering content formats that capture attention in unexpected ways.

Ready to discover new publishers for your program? Let’s explore the rising stars on the Rakuten Advertising Network.

Mastercard
Mastercard Personalised Card Linked Offers connects merchants to consumers through established cashback programs. Mastercard’s partnership with Medibank’s Live Better Rewards connects merchants to their 800k Live Better members, across 3 key categories – Eat, Move and Feel. Live Better Rewards is the fastest growing Health & Wellbeing program in Australia.

Mastercard Travel Rewards is a global card-linked offers program designed to bring affluent overseas travellers to local businesses, incentivising them to spend more. Merchants can leverage their audience of 450M+ users worldwide to advertise their brand on a global scale via trusted banking partners worldwide.

ThinkWink
ThinkWink is a provider of marketing services and white-label solutions focused on maximising customer lifetime value and fostering strong customer bases. The company manages notable loyalty programs for organizations such as HCF, RACQ, RAA, IMAR, AJG Gallagher, and McMillan Shakespeare, offering advertisers the opportunity to engage with millions of users from different backgrounds across Australia.

Sortd
Sortd is a mobile app that centralises the entire shopping journey from discovery to purchase. Users can keep track of items from any online store and compare their options using the Wishlist functionality. Using this data, Sortd curate highly personalised experiences to introduce these customers to new retailers and products and ultimately drive conversion for retailers. Sortd transforms passive shopping behaviour into active involvement, turning every user interaction into valuable insights to unlock revenue opportunities for retailers.

Carted
Carted is the ultimate wishlist app for shopping lovers. Users can save any product from any store and get alerts when it is restocked or goes on sale. Once a Carted user is ready to purchase, we send them back to the retailer’s site.
Their niche shopping audience is highly motivated and engaged in the shopping experience. Carted capture buying intent that is often lost in open tabs, screenshots and notes, helping shoppers make bettering buying decisions which leads to stronger brand affinity and less returns.

Centennial World
A leading Gen Z publisher, Centennial World is the go-to destination globally for news, features and opinion related to creators and internet culture. Reaching 15 million Gen Z’s monthly across TikTok, Podcasts, Newsletter and Website. The Centennial World team work across tech, beauty and lifestyle categories, through cross-network content partnerships, hosting, brand activations and Gen Z research and consulting – to help brands reach Gen Z on the platforms where they live, with authentic messaging that resonates.

HeyMax
HeyMax is a Singapore-based fintech loyalty platform that transforms everyday spending into travel rewards, allowing users to collect miles and maximise their travel experiences.
HeyMax users earn “Max Miles” on their everyday purchases from over 500 brands, and can be redeemed for any flights with HeyMax’s Fly Anywhere program or at 28+ airlines and hotels. Max Miles never expire, giving more value to users. Brands partnering with HeyMax have access to a growing community of engaged and affluent travellers. Brands win by acquiring new users, driving loyalty and increased revenue with HeyMax’s engaged users; HeyMax users win by getting to earn Max Miles from their purchases. This performance-driven affiliate model aligns with brands’ goals and ensures that brands only pay for successful conversions.

Wishlink
Wishlink is a next-gen social commerce platform in India, featuring over 20k+ influencers ranging from nano to mega across Instagram & Youtube. It empowers creators to monetise their content by seamlessly integrating affiliate marketing tools with their social media presence.

Influencers can share personalised product links, automate engagement through direct messages and comments, and earn commissions from sales generated by products showcased in ~180k+ reels, posts, and videos on a monthly basis. The platform employs AI-driven matchmaking to connect brands with suitable creators ensuring targeted outreach and improved ROI.

High-performing advertisers know that publisher diversity is about strategic advantage. By incorporating emerging publishers alongside established partners, you create a program that adapts to changing consumer behaviours and captures opportunities other miss.

Want to make the most of our diverse affiliate network?  Let’s connect!

https://blog.rakutenadvertising.com/en-au/...liate-partner-spotlight/
 

14.08.25 08:12

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage Libuda20 Years of Making Each Day More Rewarding

Cartera Celebrates 20 Years of Making Each Day More Rewarding

August 13, 2025

Cartera is a Rakuten company that plays a crucial role in powering many of the most prominent loyalty programs in the US for top-tier airlines and financial businesses, helping members to earn more rewards. The programs it develops boast 200 million members, facilitating 1 billion USD in purchases and awarding nearly 3 billion rewards annually. As Cartera celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025, we caught up with key figures in the company at Rakuten Optimism in the US to reflect on its journey so far.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHcpjUjCw-g&t=39s
 

14.08.25 10:17

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaMarket-Cap of Rakuten Bank = $ 10.2 billion

Market-Cap of Rakuten Bank = 1.496 trillion Yen ($ 10.2 billion)

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/5838.T/

Value of the 50% of Rakuten = $ 5.1 billion.
 

14.08.25 14:30

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten Mobile increase with fluctuations


Q3/2021: $ 11 billion
Q4/2021: $ 61 billion
Q1/2022: $ 67 billion
Q2/2022: $ 88 billion
Q3/2022: $ 90 billion
Q4/2022: $ 231 billion
Q1/2023: $ 76 billion
Q2/2023: $ 72 billion
Q 3/2023: $ 84 billion
Q4/2023: $ 161 billion
Q1/2024: $ 110 billion
Q2/2024: $ 85 billion
Q 3/2024: $ 108 billion
Q4/2023: $ 300 billion
Q1/2024: $ 91 billion
Q2/2024: $ 121 billion

https://global.rakuten.com/corp/investors/
 

14.08.25 17:47

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaAdditional to my last posting


Rakuten Symphony will cross revenues of $ 1 billion/year in 2026  

14.08.25 17:49

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaCorrection of # 13398

Rakuten Mobile increase with fluctuations

Q3/2021: $ 11 billion
Q4/2021: $ 61 billion
Q1/2022: $ 67 billion
Q2/2022: $ 88 billion
Q3/2022: $ 90 billion
Q4/2022: $ 231 billion
Q1/2023: $ 76 billion
Q2/2023: $ 72 billion
Q 3/2023: $ 84 billion
Q4/2023: $ 161 billion
Q1/2024: $ 110 billion
Q2/2024: $ 85 billion
Q 3/2024: $ 108 billion
Q4/2024: $ 300 billion
Q1/2025: $ 91 billion
Q2/2025: $ 121 billion

global.rakuten.com/corp/investors/  

14.08.25 21:59

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaJapan's Edge Cloud Opportunity

Japan’s Edge Cloud Opportunity - Rakuten Optimism 2025

August  12, 2025

Edge cloud will enhance Japan’s already impressive track record of customer service, executives from Google Cloud and Rakuten Cloud told Rakuten AI Optimism on August 1. Vijay Tewari, Director, Product Management, Google Cloud Platform and Anirban Chakravartti (Oni), Senior Vice President of Enterprise Cloud Sales for the Cloud Business Unit (Rakuten Cloud), Rakuten Symphony joined Rakuten Symphony’s Director of Corporate Communications James Dartnell to find out how the Rakuten Cloud-Google Distributed Cloud partnership is enabling AI-driven applications at the edge across industries.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ210o4WStc&t=3s  

15.08.25 08:10

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten is the most important investor in Cabify

15.08.25 08:23

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaEarnings call highlighted a strong performance

In conclusion, Rakuten’s earnings call highlighted a strong performance with notable achievements in revenue and EBITDA growth across key segments. Despite facing challenges with valuation losses and tax issues, the company’s strategic initiatives and forward-looking guidance suggest a promising trajectory for continued success.

https://www.tipranks.com/news/...s-call-strong-growth-amid-challenges
 

15.08.25 15:31

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten Symphony & Odine

Rakuten Symphony & Odine: Revolutionizing 5G in Turkey, the Middle East & Africa!

May 13, 2025

Join SK from Rakuten Symphony as he speaks with Tarkan Alagoz, Chief Revenue Officer from Odine, about their exciting partnership and expansion plans. Discover how Odine & Rakuten Symphony are leveraging cutting-edge 5G technology to revolutionize connectivity in Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa. In this video, we dive into:

The booming 5G landscape and opportunities in Turkey
Odine's ambitious vision for expanding into the African market
How Rakuten Symphony's solutions are perfectly matched to address Africa's unique challenges.
The value that Rakuten Symphony brings to the market and to Odine.

Learn how this partnership is set to benefit Africa and potentially expand to other regions in the future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcGrQ8leXjM

 

15.08.25 17:34

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten owning 31 million shares of AST

Direct-to-Cell Revolution: What It Is and When It Will Work in Your Country

by Marcin Frąckiewicz on 14 August 2025

AST SpaceMobile: Texas-based AST SpaceMobile is building a constellation of BlueBird satellites designed as space-based cellular broadband towers. AST made headlines in April 2023 by conducting the world’s first space-based two-way voice call directly with standard smartphones (no special handset needed) en.wikipedia.org fierce-network.com. In that test, a call from a Samsung Galaxy S22 in Texas went through AST’s BlueWalker 3 test satellite and down to Rakuten’s network in Japan, using AT&T’s cellular spectrum satellitetoday.com fierce-network.com. By September 2023, AST had also demonstrated the first 5G phone call from space, calling from a dead zone in Hawaii to a Vodafone engineer in Spain via the satellite fierce-network.com fierce-network.com. They even achieved a 4G/5G data session around 14 Mbps downlink on a 5 MHz channel during tests fierce-network.com – slow by terrestrial standards, but a major proof of concept. AST’s approach is to launch relatively few very large satellites, each with high capacity. In September 2024, the company launched its first 5 commercial satellites (BlueBird 1–5) on a SpaceX rocket ast-science.com space.com. These BlueBird satellites have beams up to 40 MHz wide, potentially delivering up to ~120 Mbps per beam in ideal conditions about.att.com businesswire.com. AST is backed by major telecom companies: Vodafone, Rakuten (Japan), American Tower, Bell Canada, and AT&T have all invested in or partnered with AST businesswire.com businesswire.com. In fact, AT&T, Vodafone, and even Google poured $155 million of strategic funding into AST in early 2024 to help it roll out this tech businesswire.com businesswire.com. AST boasts that it has agreements with over 40 mobile operators worldwide (covering 2+ billion subscribers) keen to use its satellite-to-phone service once ready businesswire.com fierce-network.com. The plan is to start with equatorial coverage and scale to global coverage by late 2025 or 2026 by launching dozens of satellites on Blue Origin and other rockets spacenews.com. The ultimate vision: deliver broadband (not just texting) to standard phones, effectively a space-based 4G/5G network. As AST’s CEO Abel Avellan said, “Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers” businesswire.com businesswire.com.

https://ts2.tech/en/...ect,(and%2520on%2520regulatory%2520approvals).

 

15.08.25 18:45

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaAdditional to my last posting

Trump order relaxing commercial spaceflight rules boosts some space-related stocks

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/...mmercial-spaceflight-102611125.html

 

16.08.25 09:49

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten erzielt Rekordquartal

Rakuten erzielt Rekordquartal und erstmals seit 2019 operativen Gewinn

11. August 2025

Rakuten Group hat im zweiten Quartal 2025 in allen Geschäftsfeldern zugelegt und mehrere Meilensteine erreicht. Der Umsatz stieg um 11 % auf 596,4 Mrd. Yen (rund 3,4 Mrd. Euro) – der höchste je erzielte Wert in einem zweiten Quartal. Neben dem starken Wachstum bei E-Commerce und Finanzdienstleistungen trug auch die Mobilfunksparte maßgeblich zum Erfolg bei.

Erstes positives operatives Q2-Ergebnis seit 2019
Der Konzern erwirtschaftete ein Non-GAAP-Betriebsergebnis von 20,1 Mrd. Yen (ca. 115 Mio. Euro) – ein Plus von 31,9 Mrd. Yen im Jahresvergleich. Das IFRS-Betriebsergebnis stieg auf 8,8 Mrd. Yen (ca. 50 Mio. Euro) und markierte das erste positive Ergebnis seit 2020. Das EBITDA erreichte 103,2 Mrd. Yen (rund 590 Mio. Euro) und damit einen neuen Rekordwert.

https://retail-news.de/rakuten-rekordquartal-2025/
 

16.08.25 10:23

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaAI-Nization: The Engine of Future Growth

AI-Nization: The Engine of Future Growth

Rakuten's AI initiatives are not just incremental upgrades but foundational to its long-term strategy. The launch of Rakuten AI, a free agentic AI tool integrated into the Rakuten Link app and available as a web app, exemplifies this. By leveraging user data from its 9 million mobile subscribers and 17 million Rakuten Bank customers, the company is building hyper-personalized experiences.

For example:

Rakuten Ichiba will deploy AI-driven product recommendations in autumn 2025, using user preferences and purchasing trends to boost conversion rates.

Rakuten Securities employs AI avatars to deliver real-time financial advice, while Rakuten Travel uses AI concierges to tailor hotel packages.

Affiliate Intelligence, an AI-powered affiliate marketing platform, addresses fraud detection and multi-touch attribution, potentially revolutionizing the sector.

These tools are underpinned by Rakuten's investment in smaller, efficient AI models (e.g., Rakuten AI 2.0 with Mixture of Experts architecture), reducing operational costs by 40% compared to traditional models. The company's participation in Japan's GENIAC project further solidifies its R&D edge in next-gen language models.

https://www.ainvest.com/news/...h-ai-driven-ecosystem-dominance-2508/

 

16.08.25 13:16

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaFinancial Resilience and Strategic Leverage


Rakuten's Q2 results also reflect disciplined cost management and strategic pricing. The Mobile segment's net ARPU rose to ¥2,474 (up 114 yen YoY), driven by data usage growth and bundled services. Meanwhile, the FinTech segment's cost-to-income ratio improved to 52% (down from 60% in 2024), thanks to AI-driven automation in customer service and fraud detection.

The IFRS operating income of ¥8.8 billion in Q2—Rakuten's first Q2 profit since 2020—signals a structural shift. With the Mobile segment on track for full-year EBITDA profitability in 2025 and AI initiatives scaling across 900,000+ business partners via Rakuten AI for Business, the company is building a durable competitive moat.

https://www.ainvest.com/news/...h-ai-driven-ecosystem-dominance-2508/
 

16.08.25 14:01

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaFinancial Resilience and Strategic Leverage

Rakuten's Q2 results also reflect disciplined cost management and strategic pricing. The Mobile segment's net ARPU rose to ¥2,474 (up 114 yen YoY), driven by data usage growth and bundled services. Meanwhile, the FinTech segment's cost-to-income ratio improved to 52% (down from 60% in 2024), thanks to AI-driven automation in customer service and fraud detection.

The IFRS operating income of ¥8.8 billion in Q2—Rakuten's first Q2 profit since 2020—signals a structural shift. With the Mobile segment on track for full-year EBITDA profitability in 2025 and AI initiatives scaling across 900,000+ business partners via Rakuten AI for Business, the company is building a durable competitive moat.

https://www.ainvest.com/news/...h-ai-driven-ecosystem-dominance-2508/
 

16.08.25 17:41

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaJPMorgan with price target of JPY1,150.00

JPMorgan has initiated coverage on Rakuten Inc . (TYO:4755:JP) with an Overweight rating and a price target of JPY1,150.00, citing the company’s improving mobile segment and expanding ecosystem.

The Japanese e-commerce and digital services company has experienced share price weakness since December 2017 due to concerns about growing investment burdens in its mobile segment, according to JPMorgan. The firm notes that these losses are now diminishing, positioning Rakuten for improved financial performance.

JPMorgan expects Rakuten to further expand its price advantage in the mobile segment while addressing connection issues and strengthening customer support. These improvements should lead to accelerating net subscriber growth and average revenue per user (ARPU) growth.

The analysis highlights Rakuten’s fintech segment as another area of strength, with Rakuten Card and Rakuten Bank increasingly becoming primary financial service providers for their users. This contributes to what JPMorgan describes as a "multilayered ecosystem" spanning mobile, marketplace, and financial services.

From a financial perspective, JPMorgan believes Rakuten’s credit risk will remain limited as free cash flow improves, supporting the firm’s positive outlook on the stock through its December 2026 price target.

https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/...growth-93CH-4128655
 

17.08.25 08:15

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten owning 31 million AST-shares

AST SpaceMobile: Weltraum-Aktie: Hohes Risiko, aber hohe Chancen

15.08.2025 17:23 Uhr

UBS nahm die Beobachtung der Aktie des Satellitenentwicklers und -herstellers am Donnerstag wieder auf, vergab eine Kaufempfehlung und hob das Kursziel von 38 US-Dollar auf 62 US-Dollar an. Das entspricht einem erwarteten Aufwärtspotenzial von rund 21 Prozent gegenüber dem Schlusskurs von 48,50 US-Dollar am Donnerstag.

Analyst Christopher Schoell: "Neben potenziellen Finanzmitteln in Milliardenhöhe für Satellitenkonnektivität aus verschiedenen Programmen der US-Regierung (u. a. Golden Dome, PLEO-Programm des Verteidigungsministeriums usw.) und dem steigenden Interesse europäischer Staaten glauben wir, dass AST SpaceMobile in einer starken Position ist, um die Nutzung seines Satellitennetzes zu steigern."

https://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/...hes-risiko-hohe-chancen
 

17.08.25 11:05

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten AI

Rakuten AI 2.0 Large Language Model and Small Language Model Optimized for Japanese Now Available

Rakuten’s fine-tuned Mixture of Experts LLM and first SLM aim to accelerate Japan’s AI development with best-in-class scores

Tokyo, February 12, 2025 – Rakuten Group, Inc. has announced the release of both Rakuten AI 2.0, the company’s first Japanese large language model (LLM) based on a Mixture of Experts (MoE)*1 architecture, and Rakuten AI 2.0 mini, the company’s first small language model (SLM). Both models were unveiled in December 2024, and after further fine-tuning, Rakuten has released Rakuten AI 2.0 foundation*2 and instruct models*3 along with Rakuten AI 2.0 mini foundation and instruct models to empower companies and professionals developing AI applications.

https://global.rakuten.com/corp/news/press/2025/0212_02.html
 

17.08.25 11:50

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaViki's Mandarin Drama Collection

The Hidden Figures Behind Viki’s Mandarin Drama Collection

Aug 1, 2025

https://blog.viki.com/...vikis-mandarin-drama-collection-e986af1cfd32
 

17.08.25 12:51

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten Bank has more deposits than Revolut


Aug 14, 2025

Rakuten Bank, a unit of Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten Group, has seen its total deposits almost triple from five years ago (CAGR of 24,6%)  to ¥11.7 trillion ($79 billion) at the end of June, as its online banking services attract more customers.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/14/...-jgb-buying-halt/

Revolut Deposits
Revolut reached £18.2 billion (25 billion) in total deposits in 2023, a 44% increase on the previous year.
https://www.businessofapps.com/data/revolut-statistics/
 

17.08.25 16:02

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaRakuten TV signs Mattel partnership

April 16, 2025

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has announced a new agreement with Mattel, the toy manufacturing and entertainment company. This partnership will bring a lineup of Mattel’s iconic children’s content across Europe. The content will be available on Rakuten TV’s Family channel and will also be accessible on-demand as part of Rakuten TV’s library of free content.

As part of the deal, Rakuten TV will offer a selection of beloved animated series and movies, featuring celebrated brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, Monster High and more. The partnership covers key European markets, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Nordics, the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland and Portugal.

https://www.advanced-television.com/2025/04/16/...mattel-partnership/
 

17.08.25 17:52

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaBrain Twin AI at Center of Retail Ecosystem

Rakuten Puts “Brain Twin” AI at Center of Retail Ecosystem

August 11, 2025

The centerpiece is Rakuten AI, an agentic AI platform designed to unify the group’s eCommerce, FinTech, telecom, travel and other services into an AI-powered interface. A rollout on the Rakuten Ichiba eCommerce marketplace is slated for fall.

For example, shoppers can take a photo of a pair of pants and Rakuten AI will find a similar one in the desired price range, the company said. Consumers don’t have to do keyword searches or set filters; Rakuten AI will anticipate their needs based on transaction history and other data.

After the fall rollout to marketplace, “users can expect a significantly enhanced shopping journey,” Caitlin Cai, head of product at AI Lab, Rakuten Asia, told PYMNTS. “While it won’t process payments on behalf of users, it will provide personalized recommendations and direct navigation to relevant product pages based on their queries and data.”

Cai also said Rakuten AI is both an AI agent and an agentic AI platform that aims to reshape how users interact with Rakuten’s ecosystem, across shopping, entertainment, education and more. It acts as an “intelligent gateway” to unify diverse services into a single, unified interface.

https://www.pymnts.com/news/...2520advanced%2520new%2520capabilities.
 

17.08.25 21:42

64474 Postings, 7538 Tage LibudaHow AI Can Help SMBs


Rakuten developed its own AI model to power its agentic AI capabilities. Not only is it deeply integrated with the company’s services and data, but it also comprehensively understands the Japanese language and culture, the company said in a July 30 press release.

Rakuten AI agents will grow more intelligent with every interaction, according to Cai. This feedback loop strengthens their ability to decode intent, unify fragmented data and drive action with increasing precision.

While the latest version of Rakuten AI is rolling out in the fall to its Ichiba marketplace, merchants already have access to its RMS AI Assistant beta version since last year. The R-Messe inquiry management tool uses AI to draft responses to customer questions; the R-Storefront image editor produces professional product images with customizable backgrounds; AI chatbots interact with shoppers and R-Karte is a data analysis tool that summarizes sales trends for merchants.
Generative AI use is growing. According to a March PYMNTS Intelligence report, 54% of retailers surveyed use gen AI to analyze transaction and payments data for customer segmentation in the past year. Moreover, 73% of retailers are planning to increase their use of gen AI to obtain and analyze transaction and payment data in 2026.

https://www.pymnts.com/news/...2520advanced%2520new%2520capabilities.
 

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