FTD and Groupon - round 2

Rhonda

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got an email today and just skimmed it quickly, usually I just delete without reading but "florists' promotion" got me wondering. They've partnered with Groupon again and of course stated orders would be directed through .com.. didn't read the whole thing but apparently they didn't learn the first time??
 
They will grab some quick cash, but never have to fill the orders. Groupon is headed down a bad road, IPO canceled last month, 2nd in command jumped ship quickly and now the SEC has them in their cross hairs and under investigation. The data just released shows that the people "pounce" on your B & M for discounts, use the services and you never see them again. They are also 85% resistant of upsells/re-sells (not add-ons) They have gotten in front of many good paying/longtime (LCV) people of our/your stores. When you sleep with dogs, you will catch fleas. If I were Fee'd to death, I would run from Groupon before I get catch in a federal nightmare.