Generation and provision of directed sales incentives at locations remote from the point of sale
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Apr 14, 2015
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Abstract
This invention is directed to a system and method for improving customer loyalty through direct sales incentive dissemination based on the customers past purchase history and items the store is offering at a reduced price. The additional services include providing the customer with a list of their preferred items, which are also on sale, without the customer needing to search for related coupons and the like.
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Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date | Type | Sub-Type |
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US | A1 | US20040210549 | Jun 25, 2001 | Patent | Application |
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FIRST PUBLISHED PATENT APPLICATION | Directed sales incentives | Oct 21, 2004 |
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- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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SAFEWAY INC | 5918 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD PLEASANTON CA 94588 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Tarbet, Kenneth H | Woodinville, US | 4 | 46 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 46 |
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