#Group Buying Deals
Spreets CEO reflects on two years in group buying
Two years on from launch and a year since its acquisition by Yahoo!7, Spreets CEO Dean McEvoy reflects about what he’s learnt and achieved, where he sees the business heading and how he plans to get it there amidst intense competition in the group buying industry.
Can small businesses cope with group buying?
Dynamic Business spoke to Dean McEvoy, founder of group buying site Spreets, about how they make sure SMEs are well equipped for, and get the best out of, running a group buying deal.
CatchOfTheDay entrepreneurs take on grocery giants with new site
Gabby Leibovich, Co-Founder of CatchOfTheDay and Scoopon, has unveiled a discounted grocery site that looks set to take on the big supermarket chains.
Scoopon Travel takes flight
Scoopon has boosted its presence in the travel and hospitality market by launching Scoopon Travel, a new dedicated site delivering deals on flights, accommodation and travel packages.
Scoopon goes Android as smartphone use skyrockets
Fans of Scoopon’s daily deals can now access them on the Google Android platform, thanks to the release of its new smartphone app.
Retailers enjoy sales jump in virtual shopfronts
OfferMe, known for its integrated group buying and online store platform, has reported its retailers’ online stores are now generating more sales than do their daily group buying deals.
Groupon to operate under new domain
Groupon Australia has announced it will no longer operate under the Stardeals brand it’s been utilising since February, with all traffic to be redirected through to Groupon.com.au.
Marketplace to swap, buy or sell unused group deals opens
Australians can now swap, buy or sell unwanted or unused group deals or vouchers for free, thanks to the launch of a new online marketplace, Swapdeals.
Leibovich brothers scoop their own $80 million deal
In a more than crowded market of group buying and other eCommerce sites, CatchOfTheDay and Scoopon have gone from start-up to $200 million business is just five years. Jen Bishop spoke to founder Gabby Leibovich, who runs the businesses with younger brother Hezi.
Online group buying grows 72 percent in Q2
The Australian online group buying market is continuing on its rapid growth trajectory; growing from $71.8 million in Q1 to $123.9 million in Q2 ‐ a 72 percent quarter on quarter rise.
Expert group buying tips for business
With group buying becoming a phenomenon across Australia, OurDeal has six simple tips for businesses to make the most of the opportunities it presents.
Scoopon delivers group airfare deal, signals move into big-ticket items
Scoopon is offering Australia’s first ever group buying deal on airfares, giving consumers the opportunity to buy a flexible, direct return flight from Melbourne to Phuket with Strategic Airlines at close to 75 percent off.
New social guide to Sydney launches
A new guide to Sydney’s most trendy social hot spots has launched, with www.limeandtonic.com/sydney promising to deliver great deals at some of the city’s hippest venues.