Group buying gets manly

With Groupon discounting millions on spa treatments, high-heeled shoes and yoga classes, Group Dudes, a Toronto-based daily online discount service, says its chiseling out a corner of the market just for men. In a release issued Tuesday morning, Group Dudes said it “focuses on more sports, more pubs, more fun and no spas,” although it […]

With Groupon discounting millions on spa treatments, high-heeled shoes and yoga classes, Group Dudes, a Toronto-based daily online discount service, says its chiseling out a corner of the market just for men.

In a release issued Tuesday morning, Group Dudes said it “focuses on more sports, more pubs, more fun and no spas,” although it does say some “dudettes” will find deals through the service as well.

“Guys will have daily access to discounts on restaurants, sporting events, outdoor experiences and activities… all at terrific savings of at least 50% off the regular price,” said David DiGiuseppe, CEO.

After a soft-launch in April, the site offered deals on golf, pub fare and gym leading up to its official July opening.

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