Retail Report Local shops join forces with coupon websites to sweeten sales

WhitePages.com, an online directory based in Seattle, is launching a website aimed at bargain hunters. Called DealPop.com, he joined a group of sites coupons have emerged from Chicago, began promoting Groupon.com daily deals in local stores and restaurants over a year ago.

From July 14, the site will sell discount offers on behalf of small establishments in the Seattle area offering everything from cupcakes hoofed half price. The plan to expand to five other cities DealPop U.S. by the end of the year.

"It is the integration of retail brick and mortar e-commerce," said Kevin Nakao, COO WhitePages. "We have seen large, national brands do very success, but we have not found a way to do it with local merchants. "

DealPop will try to take advantage of online social networks by awarding points to buyers who persuade friends and family to sign for the city. The points can then be used to shoot down the price of another purchase.

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