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Focal Systems Announces Kevin H. Johnson as new CEO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Focal Systems , the leader in AI applications for retail operations, today announced the appointment of Kevin H. Johnson as CEO, effective April 2, 2024.

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Focal Systems , the leader in AI applications for retail operations, today announced the appointment of Kevin H. Johnson as CEO, effective April 2, 2024.
Founding CEO, Francois Chaubard, will transition to the role of CTO to focus his attention on the science of deep learning in retail.
“I am thrilled to join Francois and the team as they deploy the most advanced AI solutions to brick-and-mortar retailers,” said Johnson.
“Focal Systems already drives significant ROI for its customers by reducing operating costs, improving product availability, and optimizing mix.

Rakuten Collaborates with Khloé Kardashian on "The 5 Deals Before Black Friday," A New Tradition to Help Shoppers Get the Most Savings this Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In time for the year's busiest shopping season, Rakuten, the leading shopping destination to save with Cash Back, announced a partnership with Khloé Kardashian to reveal its first-ever "The 5 Deals Before Black Friday" holiday shopping event. From Nov. 18-22, Kardashian will reveal a daily Cash Back deal available to shop exclusively on Rakuten.

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From Nov. 18-22, Kardashian will reveal a daily Cash Back deal available to shop exclusively on Rakuten.
"Rewarding consumers with real savings is our mission and who better to help us reach shoppers with these amazing deals than Khloé."
"That's why I'm excited to work with Rakuten to help you save on gifts for everyone on your shopping list.
I hope this makes the holiday season a little less stressful and a little more joyful for shoppers."

Rakuten Partners with New York Fashion Week: The Shows for Member VIP Access and Savings on Designer Runway Looks

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten, the leading shopping platform that offers Cash Back and rewards, is partnering with New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows to launch the first-ever "Wear the Runway" event with top runway designers and fashion retailers. Aimed at making the runway accessible for a broader audience of consumers, "Wear the Runway" includes a pre-sale of pieces straight from the runway before they hit stores, trend reports and product curations from style icon Elaine Welteroth and elevated 10% Cash Back from more than 40 fashion retailers.

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Designers and Rakuten retail partners 3.1 Phillip Lim, Altuzarra and Rebecca Minkoff will host an exclusive Rakuten pre-sale offering members access to hero pieces from their latest collections, months before styles hit stores.
Curated with Rakuten members in mind, each designer has selected an exclusive piece made available as part of the "Wear the Runway" event.
Rakuten members can also shop the designers' current collections on Rakuten from Sept. 7-13 with elevated 10% Cash Back.
Follow along on Rakuten's Instagram and TikTok , for New York Fashion Week: The Shows content and updates.

RAKUTEN DEBUTS BIG GAME CAMPAIGN "NOT SO CLUELESS" STARRING ALICIA SILVERSTONE AS SHOPPING ICON CHER HOROWITZ

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Monday, February 6, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rakuten, the leading shopping platform that offers Cash Back and rewards, unveiled its 2023 Big Game campaign, "Not So Clueless," featuring actress Alicia Silverstone reprising the iconic Cher Horowitz role. Bringing one of the most beloved '90s characters back to life, the 30-second spot from Rakuten's campaign will air during the first quarter of the Big Game on Sunday, February 12.

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The campaign taps into nostalgia for 1990's pop culture including a reunion between Clueless castmates Silverstone and Elisa Donovan.
The Big Game spot opens with Cher and Amber debating whether "fiscally responsible shopping" is an oxymoron.
Cher ultimately wins the war of words with debate points highlighting the ease of earning Cash Back when shopping with Rakuten.
"As we set out to make our second Super Bowl campaign, we knew we needed a big breakthrough idea that telegraphed shopping.

VersusPoker Brings the Fun and Flexibility of At-Home Games Online

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saritasa, a leading custom software development and technology company, today announced the completion of a new web development project for VersusPoker, the ultimate private-game poker platform. VersusPoker was launched as an online destination for players to have that in-person poker experience online and for streamers, both professional and amateur, who want to give their games a televised feel.

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VersusPoker was launched as an online destination for players to have that in-person poker experience online and for streamers, both professional and amateur, who want to give their games a televised feel.
After searching in vain for an online platform that would let them challenge family and friends, the Wassermans decided to develop their own online gaming platform.
What makes VersusPoker different from other online poker platforms is it is structured to host private poker games online as a social, visual experience.
"I truly believe VersusPoker now has the best online poker platform on the market.

Big Give Week, Rakuten's Biggest Shopping Event of the Year, Returns from May 9 -16

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer on the horizon, shoppers can get extra savings and rewards during Rakuten's largest shopping event, Big Give Week which runs May 9-16. Plus, Rakuten members who also love the NBA can score an exclusive Gift With Purchase.

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"Big Give Week is our most rewarding shopping event of the year.
Big Give Week shoppers won't have to break the bank to gear up for summer fun."
Big Give Week shoppers can tap into even more rewards with Rakuten's biggest referral bonus of the year.
Another benefit of shopping during Big Give Week is that Rakuten, an official partner of the NBA, will offer an exclusive Gift With Purchase promotion.

Rakuten Showcases a Winning Shopping Experience in First-Ever Big Game Ad Starring Hannah Waddingham

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Set against the backdrop of an opulent private poker game, "High Stakes" stars Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham.

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Set against the backdrop of an opulent private poker game, "High Stakes" stars Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham.
The cinematic spot inspires shoppers to win big by earning Cash Back with Rakuten.
"I'm so grateful for the memorable experience of filming my first Super Bowl commercial with Rakuten, especially since it's their first Super Bowl ad," said Waddingham.
Since its founding in 1999, Rakuten has become the largest and most rewarding shopping experience, and its members have earned$3.5 billionin Cash Back just for shopping through Rakuten.

Billd Expands Executive Suite with Key Team Hire

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

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Choo joins Billd with nearly 20 years of experience in business development, product management, and strategic management across several prominent companies.

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Choo joins Billd with nearly 20 years of experience in business development, product management, and strategic management across several prominent companies.
"Billd's accelerated momentum in 2021 and the onboarding of Choo positions our company for even greater heights in 2022.
Choo will help expand Billd's reach and advance the company's ability to provide the construction industry 120-day payment terms for their material purchases."
Billd was started by Christopher Doyle and Jesse Weissburg, industry veterans in both construction and finance.

RAKUTEN DELIVERS SUCCESS WITH FIRST-EVER OPPORTUNITY TO TARGET SHOPPERS WITH PERSONALIZED CASH BACK OFFERS

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Friday, December 17, 2021

Rakuten's Personalized Rewards capabilityallows brands for the first time ever to segment Cash Back offers on a 1:1 basis with automated audience targeting and it's driving results.

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Rakuten's Personalized Rewards capabilityallows brands for the first time ever to segment Cash Back offers on a 1:1 basis with automated audience targeting and it's driving results.
Personalized Rewards brings together the affiliate marketing leadership and automated technology of Rakuten Advertising with Rakuten Rewards' unparalleled reach and influence.
Rakuten delivered targeted offers with varying levels of Cash Back rewards to select customers to incentivize purchase and conversion.
Rakuten is a leading shopping rewards program that offers Cash Back, deals and rewards from all your favorite brands.

Rakuten and Afterpay Partner to Let Shoppers Stack Cash Back Rewards with Buy Now, Pay Later

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Monday, December 6, 2021

With this partnership, retailers can combine the incentive of cash back with the flexibility and convenience of Buy Now, Pay Later to help shoppers ease the financial stress on their wallets this holiday season.

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With this partnership, retailers can combine the incentive of cash back with the flexibility and convenience of Buy Now, Pay Later to help shoppers ease the financial stress on their wallets this holiday season.
"Heading into this holiday season, we couldn't be more excited to join forces with Rakuten for the benefit of shoppers and merchant partners alike."
Cash back and Buy Now, Pay Later are proven strategies for helping brands attract high-value shoppers and increase their sales.
Rakuten is a leading shopping rewards program that offers Cash Back, deals and rewards from all your favorite brands.