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Rakuten exits Spanish market

Rakuten abandona el mercado español

Intel ID : 237463
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Rakuten (TYO: 4755), a Japan-based online store, decided to close its website in Spain and its offices in Barcelona, as published by newspaper El Economista on June 7, 2016, citing a press release issued by the company.

Rakuten said that closing offices will take place at the end of August, to allow time for suppliers and consumers to clarify their situation, and to conclude the relevant legal and labor procedures.

This transaction is part of the company's goal to reduce its operations across Europe, as part of a strategic restructuring plan.
(content in spanish)

Rakuten (TYO: 4755), tienda online de origen nipón, ha decidido cerrar su página web para España y las oficinas que la firma tiene en Barcelona, según ha informado el diario El Economista el 7 de junio de 2016, basándose en un comunicado remitido por la propia compañía.

Rakuten ha informado que el cierre se producirá a finales del mes de agosto, para dar tiempo a proveedores y consumidores a aclarar su situación, y para concluir los trámites legales y laborales pertinentes.

Esta operación se enmarca dentro del objetivo de la compañía de reducir sus operaciones en toda Europa, como parte de un plan estratégico de reestructuración.

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