Digital

Markets

5 things to know about Groupon

The name is a portmanteau of “group” and “coupon” – the company sells deals on other businesses’ goods and services, acting as a sort of marketing service for the businesses and digital coupon book for consumers.

Technology

What is Houseparty?

The video calling and conferencing app differs similar platforms because of its social-focused, rather than professional-focused features.

Retail

Stitch Fix to lay off nearly 1,400

Stitch Fix Inc., a personal-shopping service and clothing retailer, notified its roughly 1,400 California-based stylists Monday, or about 18 percent of its total staff, that they will be losing their jobs.