Michael Bleser - Deerfield IL, US Allan Resnick - Northbrook IL, US Laura Merten - Deerfield IL, US John Gleeson - Chicago IL, US
Assignee:
WALGREEN CO. - Deerfield IL
International Classification:
G06Q 40/00
US Classification:
705039000
Abstract:
A method for selling a disposable giftcard at a store location of a first retailer for exclusive use at a second retailer is disclosed. The method includes: the first retailer displaying in a store location of the first retailer a plurality of non-activated giftcards of the second retailer that may be exclusively used at the second retailer; the first retailer activating one of the displayed giftcards of the second retailer for exclusive use at the second retailer, following: receiving from a customer of the first retailer a selection of one of the displayed giftcards of the second retailer at the store location of the first retailer; and the first retailer receiving from the customer of the first retailer a payment amount for the selected one of the giftcards of the second retailer. The first retailer transferring a revenue share to the second retailer in accordance with the giftcard information.
Michael Bleser - Deerfield IL, US Allan Resnick - Northbrook IL, US Laura Merten - Deerfield IL, US John Gleeson - Chicago IL, US
International Classification:
G06F017/60
US Classification:
705/039000, 705/027000
Abstract:
A method for selling a giftcard at a store location of a first retailer for use at a second retailer is disclosed. The method comprises displaying giftcards in the store location of the first retailer. A giftcard is activated upon receipt of a purchase amount from a customer, and active giftcard information is forwarded to a processor associated with the second retailer. Proceeds from the first retailer are then transferred to the second retailer, the proceeds including at least a portion of the purchase amount. A method of selling a multi-store giftcard, which is usable at a plurality of second retailers, is also disclosed.