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January 30, 2013
Report: Mobile coupon redemption on the rise

The number of coupons redeemed through mobile and tablet devices is expected to reach 10 billion this year, up by more than 50% compared with last year, according to a new report from Juniper Research.

Hampshire, United Kingdom -- The number of coupons redeemed through mobile and tablet devices is expected to reach 10 billion this year, up by more than 50% compared with last year, according to a new report from Juniper Research.

September 4, 2012
Survey: BTS shopping shows surge in coupon use

A survey released by coupon site RetailMeNot found that coupon use for back-to-school shopping surged this year, particularly for retailers selling books, school supplies and apparel.

Austin, Texas -- A survey released Friday by coupon site RetailMeNot found that coupon use for back-to-school shopping surged this year, particularly for retailers selling books, school supplies and apparel.

According to RetailMeNot, which measured coupon usage during the July 1 to Aug. 20 selling period, as compared with the prior three months, the average daily coupon clicks increased more than 130% for book retailers, more than 40% for merchants selling back-to-school supplies and more than 30% for stores selling apparel and shoes.

July 17, 2012
Westfield and Geopon team to launch mobile coupon app

Mobile coupon application provider Geopon said that it has collaborated with mall owner Westfield to debut an Android app that combines geo-targeted coupons with electronic reward programs and payment processing.

Miami -- Mobile coupon application provider Geopon said Tuesday that it has collaborated with mall owner Westfield to debut an Android app that combines geo-targeted coupons with electronic reward programs and payment processing.
 
The new app launched Tuesday in the South Florida market and, said Geopon, will soon be joined by the iPhone, which is currently in beta testing.

The entire platform will be unveiled on Sept. 6 at the Westfield Broward Mall, in Plantation, Fla.

January 6, 2012
Juniper Research sees big uptick in redemption of mobile coupons

The global redemption rate of mobile coupons will average at over 8% by 2016, which represents an eightfold increase over the best paper coupons campaigns, according to a new report from Juniper Research.

Hampshire, United Kingdom -- The global redemption rate of mobile coupons will average at over 8% by 2016, which represents an eightfold increase over the best paper coupons campaigns, according to a new report from Juniper Research. North American and Western European markets are now beginning to follow the same growth path as the Far East & China and by 2016 there will be over 600 million regular mobile coupon users worldwide.

October 14, 2011
FacilitySource, receives $10 million in financing

Facility Source, a global provider of facility maintenance and management solutions to retailers, has received an investment of $10 million from BMO Capital Markets’ Mezzanine Fund.

Columbus, Ohio -- Facility Source, a global provider of facility maintenance and management solutions to retailers, has received an investment of $10 million from BMO Capital Markets’ Mezzanine Fund.

This infusion of capital will allow FacilitySource to fund growth and strategic capital expenditures, including expansion of its offices in North America and Europe, continued investment in its software applications to support retail facility management solutions, as well as pursue potential strategic acquisitions.

August 29, 2010
Meijer launches digital coupon service

Grocery retailer Meijer said Monday it has debuted a digital coupon program it calls mPerks....

July 21, 2010
Report: Coupon distribution continues to grow

A report released Wednesday by media and marketing service Valassis found that coupon distribution and...

July 13, 2010
Target issues $1 billion of senior unsecured notes

Target Corp. issued on Tuesday $1 billion worth of senior unsecured notes offering due in...

May 26, 2010
Survey: Affuent and educated embracing coupons

Wealthier, more educated and metropolitan Americans are some of the most likely to be coupon...

January 24, 2010
Coupon redemption up 27% in 2009

Annual coupon use is on the rise for the first time since 1992, according to...

November 15, 2009
Pathmark launches online coupon program

Pathmark is launching its Online Advantage savings program where shoppers can visit the company’s site...

January 11, 2009
Staples Selling Senior Notes, Paying Down Debt

Staples Inc. said Monday it will sell debt to reduce its outstanding commercial paper loans,...

December 3, 2008
S & P Cuts Sears to Junk Status

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday lowered Sears Holdings Corp.'s corporate credit rating to...

July 23, 2008
Staples Settles Corporate Express Offer

Staples Inc. on Wednesday said its offer for all outstanding securities of Corporate Express NV...

March 23, 2008
Coupon Popularity Grows as Economy Slows

Consumers redeemed 2.6 billion manufacturers' coupons in 2007, the same as the previous year....

December 26, 2007
Ruddick Receives $450M Loan

New York Ruddick Corp., the parent of Harris Teeter supermarkets and textile maker American &...

May 11, 2006
Bi-Lo Tries Touchscreen Coupon Kiosks

Greenville, S.C., Bi-Lo,...

October 12, 2005
Fitch Upgrades J.C. Penney

New York City, ...

October 12, 2005
Fitch Upgrades J.C. Penney

New York City, ...