Groupon promotes Raman to COO
Groupon Inc. said Wednesday that Kal Raman, the company's senior vice president of global sales and operations, has been named chief operating officer. Raman, who joined Groupon in April, fills...
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SitterCity adds site dedicated to senior care
Sittercity, the Chicago-based company that pioneered online matchmaking between families and caregivers, has introduced a subsidiary dedicated to senior care. Years Ahead launched in beta mode in the second quarter...
Gogo unveils faster in-flight Wi-Fi
In-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo introduced new technology Monday that triples its connection speed, aiming to keep up with bandwidth demands of passengers who want to be connected at 30,000 feet....
Fitness startup Retrofit adds $8 million in funding
Local fitness startup Retrofit has raised $8 million in a new funding round, bringing its total investment to $10.7 million. The company, which is based in Skokie but moving to...
Groupon Goods gets into free shipping, returns
Groupon Inc. said Monday that it is offering free standard shipping and returns for the discounted products that it sells through Groupon Goods. The free shipping applies to any U.S....
Groupon stock tumbles to all-time low close of $2.76 a share
Shares of Chicago-based Groupon Inc. tumbled to an all-time low closing price Friday after its disappointing third-quarter earnings. The stock tanked 29.6 percent to close at $2.76, ending under $3...
GrubHub won’t confirm, deny IPO report
Chicago-based online food delivery service GrubHub is keeping its options open as it continues to grow, the company said in response to a Friday report that it is preparing for...
Groupon shares fall below $3
Shares of Chicago-based Groupon Inc. are falling hard a day after its disappointing third-quarter earnings.The stock tanked 29 percent, to close at $2.76, taking the shares below $3. Groupon went...
Groupon misses estimates, shares dive
Groupon Inc. posted a net loss in the third quarter, missing Wall Street expectations and sending the company's stock reeling in after-hours trading. The Chicago-based daily deals company reported a...
Groupon lays off 80 sales employees
Chicago-based Groupon Inc. said Thursday it laid off 80 sales employees this week, reflecting ongoing efforts to automate some sales functions. "Groupon announced several months ago it would be using...