Groupon Inc

NASDAQ:GRPN

Groupon, Inc. operates as a global scaled two-sided marketplace that connects consumers to merchants. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and currently employs 3,675 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2011-11-04. The firm enables consumers to access the marketplace through its mobile applications and its Websites, through localized groupon.com sites in various countries. Its segments include North America and International. The company offers goods and services through its three categories: Local, Goods and Travel. Its Local category includes offerings from local and national merchants, including things to do, beauty and wellness, and dining. In addition to its local and national offerings, it allows consumers to access digital coupons from retailers through its coupons offerings. Its Goods category includes merchandise across multiple product lines, such as electronics, sporting goods, jewelry, toys, household items, and apparel. Its Travel category features travel experiences at both discounted and market rates, including hotels, airfare and package deals covering both domestic and international travel.