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Charlee Gothard

27 July 2012 • 1 min read

Play.com CIO explains how Rakuten acquisition bolsters resources

Play.com CIO Franceso de Marchis explains how joining forces with Japanese online retail giant Rakuten has given the UK mail order firm the edge it needs to match increasing competition from its on...

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