Groupon, Inc. operates as a local commerce marketplace that connects merchants to consumers by offering goods and services at a discount in North America and internationally. The company also offers deals on products for which it acts as the merchant of record. It offers deals in various categories, including food and drink, events and activities, beauty and spa, fitness, health, home and auto, shopping, and education. The company emails its subscribers discounted offers on goods, services, and travel targeted by location, purchase history, and personal preferences. It also enables its customers to access its deals directly through its Website and mobile applications. The company was formerly known as ThePoint.com, Inc. and changed its name to Groupon, Inc. in October 2008. Groupon, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.