Groupon

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Definition of 'Groupon'

A special type of coupon website that is offers group deals to a group of consumers. Groupons attempt to tap into the power of collective purchasing by offering a substantial discount, such as half off, to a group of people if they will buy a particular product or service. Many restaurants and other retailers use groupons in an effort to lure groups of customers into their establishments.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Groupon'

Groupons can offer discounts on a meal or other amenity for perhaps a group of 10 or 12. They frequently circulate via email or social sites such as Facebook. Groupon allows users to see the available deals of the day, and purchase the corresponding coupon.
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    ... What To Expect From The Groupon IPO. ... Groupon sells the special directly to their
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  • 3 Things You Need To Know About Groupon

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    Although Groupon uses humor to brand itself as an unconventional company, the reality
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  • Groupon Moves Towards Likely IPO

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    ... Groupon Moves Towards Likely IPO. ... Ironically, Google's recent offer for Groupon
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    Google reportedly tried unsuccessfully to buy internet marketer Groupon for
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    ... internet. In particular, the three hottest upcoming IPOs are expected to be
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    ... IPOs on Hold Among the planned IPOs of notably large, well-capitalized companies
    now on hold are Groupon, Zynga and Facebook. Groupon ...

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    ... As e-mail inboxes are inundated with offers from hundreds of local advertising firms,
    Groupon is the front-runner among a small lead pack of companies. ...

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    ... Groupon Daily deal website Groupon, which has more than 83 million subscribers,
    stated that it aims to raise $750 million in the IPO it's planning for this fall ...

  • 5 Companies Changing How You Buy - Investopedia.com

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    ... Groupon.com The heavy-hitter in the daily deal market, Groupon continues to offer
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    ... 2. Groupon Groupon was founded in 2008 and combines social networking with
    the shopping obsession and acumen of the general public. ...

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