Groupon Teams up with Borderlinx for Canadian Cross-Border Goods Commerce

NEW YORK, LONDON, SINGAPORE, BRUSSELS, December 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Groupon, one of the fastest growing companies in ecommerce, has selected Borderlinx Global eCommerce Solutions (http://www.borderlinx-solutions.com) to help facilitate Canadian cross-border U.S. sales for the company's Groupon Goods channel. Through Borderlinx's compliant, secure and reliable cross-border trade solutions, Groupon is able to provide its Canadian customers with the capability to purchase a broader selection of Groupon Goods deals available in the United States and ship them to Canada.

Borderlinx Global eCommerce Solutions provides retailers with a hassle-free service to ship electronics, fashion, home furnishings and other items quickly and securely to countries outside the United States. Customers know the full price in Canadian currency they'll pay for a Groupon Goods item and have the peace of mind knowing that they are protected from unexpected taxes, duties and import costs that are often associated with these types of sales.

"We're excited to be working with such an innovative company as Groupon to support their Canadian cross-border trade with their Groupon Goods business," said Jérôme Mercier, Borderlinx CEO. "Our global ecommerce solution offers retailers and brands more value than most U.S. vendors, including greater flexibility, ease of integration, reliability and cost."

With nearly a decade of experience in delivering effective, transparent and hassle-free cross-border ecommerce, Borderlinx partners with DHL Express to deliver to a network of more than 200 countries and territories as well as a strong commitment to customer service.

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About Borderlinx

Borderlinx has been revolutionizing the way people shop since its launch in 2006. Through its global ecommerce solutions Borderlinx offers retailers the freedom to reach international customers simply and effectively. Using the global shipping expertise Borderlinx brings, eCommerce professionals can maximize their business potential. Retailers can also tackle the challenges of going global, reaching new markets with an expert partner.

"Borderlinx" is a registered trademark of Borderlinx Limited. All other trademarks or brand names are the property of their respective owners.

About Groupon

Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a global leader of local commerce and the place you start when you want to buy just about anything, anytime, anywhere. By leveraging the company's global relationships and scale, Groupon offers consumers a vast marketplace of unbeatable deals all over the world. Shoppers discover the best a city has to offer on the web or on mobile with Groupon Local, enjoy vacations with Groupon Getaways, and find a curated selection of electronics, fashion, home furnishings and more with Groupon Goods.

Groupon is redefining how traditional small businesses attract, retain and interact with customers by providing merchants with a suite of products and services, including customizable deal campaigns, credit card payment processing capabilities, and point-of-sale solutions that help businesses grow and operate more effectively. To search for great deals or subscribe to Groupon emails, visit http://www.Groupon.com. To download Groupon's five-star mobile apps, visit http://www.groupon.com/mobile. To learn more about the company's merchant solutions and how to work with Groupon, visit http://www.GrouponWorks.com.

For more information please visit: http://www.borderlinx-solutions.com

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