Geelong, get ready to scoop up the deals

November 7,  Melbourne, Australia: Australia’s leading group buying site Scoopon launches in Geelong on Monday November 7, bringing shoppers the hottest deals in their local area.

The launch marks Scoopon’s eighth location and is part of the company’s plans to expand its network into new locations, including major regional centres, so that more Australians can enjoy the best their city has on offer, for less.

“Now people living in Geelong can stay in the know about the best ways to enjoy their city, without breaking the bank,” said general manager of Scoopon Jon Beros.

Beros said that in over one year Scoopon customers have saved more than $362 million with incredible deals on a wide range of activities.

“Typically our customers can expect savings of up to 70 percent and we are looking forward to bringing these type of savings to the people of Geelong,” he said.

In preparation for its launch Scoopon has signed on a number of local merchants and Beros said demand is strong amongst business owners looking to harness the power that group buying can bring to their business.

Recent research from Telsyte shows that group buying sector revenue has generated $320 million this year and is set to exceed $400 million revenue by the end of 2011. 

Fitness chain Contours is one of the suppliers offering a Scoopon in Geelong during the launch week.

“When Contours used Scoopon in Melbourne the website received 2,000 sales in 24 hours, so it makes sense to grow our customer base in Geelong through Scoopon,” said Contours East and West Geelong manager Ricki Jones. “Scoopon also allow potential customers to try out Contours without risk.”

To celebrate the launch Scoopon is running a week long competition where people from Geelong can party with their 40 closest friends at Geelong’s favourite bar – Lord Of The Isles. For more information about the competition visit scoopon.com.au/win

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About Scoopon

Scoopon is Australia’s number one group buying site. Founded in 2010 by brothers Gabby and Hezi Leibovich, the site features one unbeatable deal a day on services and experiences.

Featuring everything from restaurant deals to pampering packages, movie tickets to luxurious getaways, every day at noon a new offer promises a top deal based on a pre-determined number of coupons purchased. With the deal relying on numbers to happen, Scoopon redefines social shopping as customers band together to secure something they really, really want for a fraction of the price!

Scoopon is part of the CatchOfTheDay eCommerce group, which boasts a combined membership base of more than 1.5 million active and engaged shoppers. Each day the e-commerce group receives more than 150,000 visitors to its sites, with a product sold from its sites every four seconds. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, the CatchoftheDay group employs more than 200 staff.

For more information visit:
 www.scoopon.com.au

Fast facts about Scoopon

#Australia’s number 1 group buying site according to Telsyte group buying report March 2011 & June 2011
#Has saved Australian group buyers over $230 million this year alone
#Supports more than 2000 vendors
#Sells on average one deal every 4 seconds
#Has sold over 1.5 million Scoopons
#In the past year, Australia's favourite Scoopon deals were
            Full day fishing charters (2000 in 3 hours)
            Movie tickets (more than 20,000 sold in 24 hours)
            Rendezvous hotel packages (more than 7,000 sold in 24 hours)
            Melbourne attraction passes (more than 5,000 sold in 24 hours)
            Swim with the dolphins packages (more than 2,500 sold in 24 hours)