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Rakuten France to shut down its marketplace by end of 2026 due to lack of buyer

Rakuten France announces the closure of its online marketplace by the end of 2026.

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None of the three potential buyers satisfied management and the works council, threatening 180 jobs.

This decision marks the end of the Japanese e-commerce giant's French venture.

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Why it matters

La fermeture de Rakuten France illustre les difficultés du e-commerce en Europe et impacte directement 180 salariés.

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