CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Groupon (http://www.groupon.com) announces the expansion of its location-based deals platform, Groupon Now!™ (http://www.groupon.com/now), to serve New York City and San Francisco beginning Wednesday, June 1, 2011.
Unlike traditional Groupon deals that are purchased for future use, Groupon Now! is an easy way to explore your neighborhood and save money on anything you need right now: somewhere to eat, something fun to do or a way to pamper yourself, among others. Groupon Now! deals are redeemed immediately and good for that day only. To use Groupon Now!, customers simply launch the Groupon mobile app or enter a location on the Groupon Now! landing page (http://www.groupon.com/now) to browse unbeatable deals on everything from lunch options to retail stores in their area.
Merchants use Groupon Now! to attract extra customers in the hours they need them most, managing the flow of business in real time.
Groupon Now! debuted to strong reviews from consumers and media on May 20, 2011 when the company blanketed the city of Chicago with hundreds of promotional deals priced at just $1.
“After our successful launch in Chicago, we’re excited to introduce our customers in New York City and San Francisco to this entirely new way to shop,” said Dan Roarty, VP of Groupon Now! “Groupon Now! connects merchants with customers at the time that works best for them, while providing users with a bunch of deals to find and redeem on the go for the best their city has to offer.”
Groupon continues to handpick merchants featured on both Groupon and Groupon Now! for a curated roster of deals, and is proud to partner with marquee-quality local merchants including:
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New York City:
- Artichoke Basille's Pizza and Brewery
- Infinity Shoes
- Butter Lane Cupcakes
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San Francisco:
- Gaspare's Pizza House & Italian Restaurant
- Georgiou Studio
- Frankie's Bohemian Cafe
Current users of the Groupon app can download the updated version for full access to Groupon Now! To download the free Groupon app featuring Groupon Now!, visit the iPhone App Store or the Android Marketplace. For more information on Groupon’s mobile services, visit www.groupon.com/mobile.
About Groupon
Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in more than 500 markets around the world. Groupon uses collective buying power to offer unbeatable prices and provide a win-win for businesses and consumers, delivering more than 900 daily deals globally. To subscribe for the best deals in your city, visit http://www.groupon.com. To learn how to become a featured business, visit http://www.grouponworks.com.