Digital and Print Solutions Give Last-Minute Shoppers More Local
Gifting Options
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) (http://www.groupon.com)
today announced two new solutions for last-minute shoppers: the
Grouponvelope and the digital gift voucher. With these new options,
Groupon lets local merchants who do not have a gift card program reach
millions of customers looking for last-minute but thoughtful holiday
gift ideas.
Screen shot of Groupon's new Grouponvelope gift card option at Groupon.com (Graphic: Business Wire)
"Many merchants don't have the resources to invest in the same digital
gifting solutions provided by national retailers, and they miss out on
sales that are important to their bottom line," said Groupon CEO Eric
Lefkofsky. "Our new gifting solutions create a level playing field for
local merchants and effortless last-minute holiday shopping for
consumers."
Groupon's new gifting solutions help businesses capitalize on increased
demand during the holiday season and provide a great value to customers
looking to stretch their gifting dollar.
The digital gift vouchers and Grouponvelope and are available for
virtually every deal on Groupon.com, including travel experiences from
Groupon Getaways and products from Groupon Goods. Once the purchase
process begins and "Give as a gift" is clicked, shoppers can choose
"Electronic Style" or "Print Style."
With "Electronic Style," the gift giver can choose from four different
electronic envelope themes and select a delivery date at checkout. The
animated e-card will arrive on the selected delivery date.
With "Print Style," the gift giver can print out a specially designed
gift Grouponvelope that can be cut and folded into a holiday-themed
envelope and card. Detailed instructions on how to assemble the
Grouponvelope are illustrated in the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzwKg3vDFP8.
Popular e-gifts have included: prix fixe dinners, massages, painting
classes, electronics and warm weather destinations.
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a global leader of local commerce and the
place you start when you want to buy just about anything, anytime,
anywhere. By leveraging the company's global relationships and scale,
Groupon offers consumers a vast marketplace of unbeatable deals all over
the world. Shoppers discover the best a city has to offer on the web or
on mobile with Groupon Local, enjoy vacations with Groupon Getaways, and
find a curated selection of electronics, fashion, home furnishings and
more with Groupon Goods.
Groupon is redefining how traditional small businesses attract, retain
and interact with customers by providing merchants with a suite of
products and services, including customizable deal campaigns, credit
card payment processing capabilities, and point-of-sale solutions that
help businesses grow and operate more effectively. To search for great
deals or subscribe to Groupon emails, visit www.Groupon.com.
To download Groupon's five-star mobile apps, visit www.groupon.com/mobile.
To learn more about the company's merchant solutions and how to work
with Groupon, visit www.GrouponWorks.com.
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Press Contact:
Groupon
Tim DeClaire, 312-459-5720
tdeclaire@groupon.com
Source: Groupon
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