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Is Groupon Dead?
The media has called it. Time of death: July 31, around lunchtime or so, Groupon has begun taking its final breaths. The company, whose stock is at $6.42 at press time, has been described as having a "demise" by... Read »
Groupon Back-to-School Kits Selling Quickly
Groupon and the Chicago Public School system's Kits for Kidz campaign sold almost as many back to school kits in just two days as they did during the entire 2011 program, CPS officials announced Tuesday. Read »
Groupon Draws Ire in South Africa, Confusion Elsewhere
According to The Next Web, Groupon is going through a self-imposed "quiet period," that, unlike its Securities and Exchange Commission-imposed quiet period, the company is actually honoring. This was revealed at... Read »
How Merchants Can Win with Daily Deals
If you’ve got a touch of daily deals malaise, you're not alone. Both merchants and consumers who were bullish on the concept are now a bit jaded about the category. You can’t blame them when you hear stories of... Read »
Is it Curtains for Groupon?
Groupon's stock is at $7.30, which, well ain't exactly great. Even objectively speaking, if you were thinking of scooping up a bunch of Groupon stock, how confident would you be that the company will weather... Read »
Groupon Storms Loop with Interactive Machines
The site of the polarizing Marilyn Monroe statue -- you could see her underwear if you're perverted enough to look! -- is slated to become the home of another tribute to another polarizing behemoth: Groupon.... Read »
Groupon Calls in Some Backup at Closed-Door Shareholders Meeting
Tuesday was Groupon's first shareholders' meeting, and all that's really known so far is that the company elected two new board members with sizable financial prowess and expertise. Joining the fold now are... Read »
Groupon to Offer Discounted 3-Day CTA Passes
The Chicago Transit Authority joined forces with Groupon this summer to offer discounted three-day passes, a potential win for all involved. The CTA's first-ever partnership with a daily deals site means an... Read »
Taste of Chicago Tickets on Sale
Groupon exclusively offering concert and specialty dining tickets. Read »
Groupon's Stumbles Resemble Shakespearian Tragedy
Where to begin. Okay. Groupon’s stock has sunk below double-digits and is now, as of press time, at $8.90. It’s literally a new low for the long-struggling company who will need some sort of miraculous Hail Mary... Read »
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