https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/07/groupon-is-looking-for-a-buyer-recode-reports.html > Groupon, the company that pioneered local online daily deals , is looking to be bought out, according to report in Recode. > According to the publication, executives and representatives of the Chicago-based company have recently stepped up efforts to lure in possible buyers, but it is unclear whether that endeavor has been successful.