Groupon opens in Knoxville!

Groupon, a shopping website that offers a daily deal on the best local goods, services and cultural events, recently launched in Knoxville.

"Featuring an array of cultural and historical attractions and home to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is an ideal Groupon city," said Rob Solomon, president and chief operating officer of Groupon. "We look forward to helping residents and students save money on the best that Knoxville has to offer, while bringing a quality stream of new customers to local merchants."

According to the Company, Groupon negotiates discounts with businesses. Groupon subscribers get free daily emails alerting them to the deals. The deals are activated only when a minimum number of people agree to buy, encouraging subscribers to share the promotion with family and friends. With new technology, Groupon has created a unique marketing vehicle for local merchants. This approach to e-commerce has brought millions of dollars in new revenue to local businesses while saving more than $570 million for subscribers across North America.

"Groupon brings buyers and sellers together in a fun and collaborative way," said Solomon. "We offer the consumer a great deal they can't get anywhere else and deliver the sales directly to the merchant."

Recent featured deals in Knoxville included tickets to a local baseball game, miniature golf and a sandwich shop. Upcoming deals include a hair salon and one-day motorcycle rental. Knoxville joins Nashville and Memphis as Tennessee's third Groupon city.

Groupon features a daily deal on the best products to buy from over 250 markets around the world. Groupon uses collective buying power to offer unbeatable prices and provide a win-win for businesses and consumers, delivering nearly 200 deals daily throughout the United States and Canada.

More information is available here: http://www.groupon.com