Groupon, Inc. operates a global two-sided marketplace that connects consumers to merchants offering discounted goods and services. The company provides deals across diverse categories including beauty and wellness, dining, experiences, travel packages, and consumer products such as electronics, sporting goods, jewelry, and apparel. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon distributes its offerings through websites, mobile applications, email, push notifications, search engines, and affiliate channels, enabling customers to browse, purchase, manage, and redeem deals seamlessly. The platform operates across two primary geographical segments: North America and International, generating revenue primarily through commissions on transactions and digital coupon redemptions. Groupon serves individual consumers, businesses, and government entities, maintaining a significant presence in the internet retail sector as a major player in the discount marketplace space.