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==History== |
==History== |
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Founded by [[:fr:Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet|Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet]], [[:fr:Pierre Krings|Pierre Krings]], [[:fr:Justin Ziegler|Justin Ziegler]], [[:fr:Olivier Mathiot|Olivier Mathiot]] and Nathalie Gaveau in August 2000, the private company is headquartered in [[Paris]] at 57, Boulevard de la Villette. Nowadays 92 r Réaumur 75002 PARIS. |
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PriceMinister is the French company that operates the online buying and selling platform for individuals and professionals, PriceMinister.com, the website is the second most visited e-commerce site in France. The website's model stands as a trusted third party, assuring the safety of the transaction for both parties. The company guarantees a total refund to the buyer if the product is not delivered, or found to be damaged on delivery as well as ensuring payment to the seller. |
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Founded in August 2000, PriceMinister counts 250 employees. The company was originally located in [[Paris]], at 57 Boulevard de la Villette, in a former zeppelin factory dating from the 1880s .In June 2010, the company was bought out by Rakuten, the number one Japanese e-commerce site and fast expanding internet group. The company moved in January 2012 to the former department store "Au Reaumur” in the heart of Paris. In May 2014, four years after the acquisition by Rakuten, [[:fr:Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet|Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet]] and [[:fr:Pierre Krings|Pierre Krings]] announced that they will no longer be involved in the operational part of the group as CEO + COO Rakuten Europe and general director of PriceMinister. [[:fr:Olivier Mathiot|Olivier Mathiot]], co-founder and former director of marketing and communications, has been promoted to CEO of PriceMinister |
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In 2001, the company launched in the cultural goods market, covering: [[books]], [[CD]], [[DVD]] and [[video games]]. |
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Today, the site claims to attract more than 23 million visitors per month,{{fact|date=June 2012}} offering around 127 million discounted products,{{fact|date=June 2012}} built around 4 axis: Products; Automotive; Real Estate; Travel. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Type of business | Subsidiary |
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Type of site | Consumer-to-consumer |
| Founded | August, 2000 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Key people | Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet (CEO) Pierre Krings Olivier Mathiot Justin Ziegler |
| Industry | Electronic commerce |
| Products | Books, music, video, games, computing, high tech, automotive |
| Employees | 200[citation needed] |
| Parent | Rakuten |
| URL | www.priceminister.com |
| Registration | Required to buy and sell |
| Launched | 2000 |
PriceMinister is the French company behind the online electronic commerce website PriceMinister.com, ranking 2nd amongst French e-shopping sites.
History
PriceMinister is the French company that operates the online buying and selling platform for individuals and professionals, PriceMinister.com, the website is the second most visited e-commerce site in France. The website's model stands as a trusted third party, assuring the safety of the transaction for both parties. The company guarantees a total refund to the buyer if the product is not delivered, or found to be damaged on delivery as well as ensuring payment to the seller.
Founded in August 2000, PriceMinister counts 250 employees. The company was originally located in Paris, at 57 Boulevard de la Villette, in a former zeppelin factory dating from the 1880s .In June 2010, the company was bought out by Rakuten, the number one Japanese e-commerce site and fast expanding internet group. The company moved in January 2012 to the former department store "Au Reaumur” in the heart of Paris. In May 2014, four years after the acquisition by Rakuten, Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet and Pierre Krings announced that they will no longer be involved in the operational part of the group as CEO + COO Rakuten Europe and general director of PriceMinister. Olivier Mathiot, co-founder and former director of marketing and communications, has been promoted to CEO of PriceMinister
See also
References
- ^ "Priceminister.co.uk Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2013-09-01.