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Kinky S.F. Porn Studio Tour Prompts Call for Groupon Boycott
Some anti-porn crusaders are taking on the coupon giant over a discounted Kink.com tour.
New Start-up Treatful Aims to Be the Kinder, Gentler Groupon
The Bay Area-based start-up sells virtual gift cards on behalf of restaurants, but isn't a deal site.
Oakland Raiders Help a Food Bank; ‘Martha Stewart’ Pepper-Sprays a Turkey
• Local food banks are experiencing record need as the holidays approach this year, and one food bank in San Leandro got some attention from several Oakland Raiders, who dropped by to help sort donations. [ABC 7] • Groupon's stock...
Groupon Share Price Rising Fast; Dining Solo Isn’t So Lonely With a Smartphone
• After no small bit of turmoil this year, Groupon launched their IPO today, and share values have already shot up about 40%. [NY Mag, Chicagoist, Earlier] • A roundup of kid-friendly restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. [7x7]...
Now Groupon’s Getting Sued by Some of Its Employees
Fifty of Groupon's "deal vetters" are suing for unpaid wages. Perhaps they'll accept $10 for $20 worth of overtime?
Partnering With Groupon Shown to Hurt a Restaurant’s Reputation
The deal site faces more bad news preceding their now delayed IPO.
Is Groupon Circling the Drain?
The deal site is kinda sorta insolvent, yet still hoping for that IPO.
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Shady-Looking Deal Site Is Posting Half-Off Deals That Restaurants Didn’t Agree To [Updated]
The San Mateo–based company doesn't make a lot of sense to us, and the restaurants they're selling coupons for have never heard of them.
Groupon Invents New Accounting Terms to Pretend It’s Profitable
The company appears to be spending $1.43 for every $1 it makes, and is desperate for cash. Thus, the IPO.
Google to Groupon: Fine, We’ll Just Start Our Own Coupon Site
Ohh, snap! Two months after getting turned down for an acquisition, Google goes to war.
Google Takes Its First Step Toward Controlling the Food Chain
They're poised to buy Groupon, along with everything else.
Groupon’s Business Model: Not So Great for Restaurants, Fantastic for Groupon
The company is nearing a $3 billion valuation, despite practices that occasionally terrorize small businesses.
Groupon Wielders Terrorize Cow Hollow Cupcake Shop
Take heed, restaurants. You may not want that sudden, huge surge of discount business.