Retail

Who founded Pottery Barn?

The high-end furniture retailer's mission over the course of its 70-year history is to be both a beautiful and meaningful design source "by bringing together good products, people and values," the company wrote. 

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.