Which ancient civilization first implemented a 'customer loyalty' program by providing clay tokens that could be exchanged for discounts on future purchases?

Before modern retail analytics and customer journey mapping, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated approaches to commerce. From the bustling marketplaces of Mesopotamia to the elaborate trade networks of Rome, these early societies developed remarkable techniques to understand customer preferences, establish brand recognition, and create memorable shopping experiences. Test your knowledge about the surprising retail innovations of the ancient world!

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Phoenicians, who gave regular customers special purple-dyed tokens to distinguish them as premium shoppers
Babylonians, who created inscribed clay tablets that regular customers could redeem for preferential treatment
Egyptians, who recorded high-value customers on papyrus scrolls and offered them first access to imported goods
Romans, who minted special bronze coins for their most valuable customers to use at approved merchant stalls