Google is testing a prepaid offer or voucher program similar to that of Groupon. Groupon works with local merchants to offer deep discounts products. Google was reportedly ready to pay as much as US$6 billion for Groupon before Groupon’s board rejected the deal. Google offered little other details of the test, but said it is part of an ongoing effort at Google to make new products that connect businesses with customers in new ways. The Internet giant tried to buy Groupon last year, but the company rejected it.”]
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