GRPN vs ETD Comparison

Groupon Inc acts as the middleman between consumers and merchants, offering products and services at discounts via its online store. It offers consumers daily deals from local merchants. The company's operations are organized into two segments: North America and International. The company generates the majority of its revenue from North America. The company generates revenue from transactions during which the company generates commissions by selling goods or services on behalf of third-party merchants. Revenue also includes commissions the company earn when customers make purchases with retailers using digital coupons accessed through its digital properties.

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc through its subsidiaries, operates as an interior design company, and a manufacturer and retailer in the home furnishings marketplace. Its product offerings include fabric chairs, beds, wallpapers, desks, and dining tables among others. The company's reportable segments are; Wholesale and Retail. The Wholesale segment is principally involved in the development of the Ethan Allen brand and encompasses all aspects of design, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, sale, and distribution of home furnishings and accents. The Retail segment which generates maximum revenue, sells home furnishings and accents to clients through company-operated design centers. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States and the rest from other regions.