CONVENIENCE AT YOUR FINGER TIPS

The nation’s leading group buying destination ensures the convenience of shopping through a special microsite this festive season

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 JANUARY 2012 – Groupon Malaysia welcomes the lunar year of the dragon with a line-up of good fortune offerings through a special Chinese New Year microsite to provide its consumers with the convenience of shopping during this festive season.

The festive deals site - first of its kind by Groupon Malaysia - offers customers with some of the most amazing deals tailored specifically for Chinese New Year including discounts on Yee Sang dinners, residential lion dance performances, car care services, beauty and wellness treatments, moss ball pets and many more.“As online shopping continues to rise rapidly and with the on-going emergence and popularity of smartphones, customers and merchants are given greater levels of accessibility and convenience while on the move. Customers can now save the trouble of long queues or jostling with the crowd during festive seasons and enjoy the convenience of shopping be it in the comfort of their home or anywhere else,” said Joel Neoh, CEO of Groupon Malaysia.

Since entering into the market one year ago, Groupon Malaysia has grown to become the nation’s number one market share holder of the group buying industry in the country by creating value added propositions for both consumers and merchants. The company boasts a database of over 1 million members with over 850,000 Groupon experiences sold to date, establishing itself as a significant shaper of social e-commerce.

“The past one year has been a truly remarkable journey for us. The power of social marketing is fast becoming a leading channel for e-commerce throughout the world, with many merchants already seeking its integration into their business models. To that end, we at Groupon Malaysia will continue to develop new partnerships and working relationships to fulfil the demands of our customers by ensuring they not only benefit from the best deals, but also from the best customer experience possible,” Joel added.

Customers who wish to enjoy more amazing deals this Chinese New Year at their own comfort and convenience are invited to visit http://cny.groupon.my