Which ancient civilization invented the first known retail loyalty program, where merchants gave small clay tokens to regular customers that could be redeemed for discounts on future purchases?

Long before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail systems that laid the foundation for today's commercial practices. From Mesopotamian marketplaces to Roman shopping districts, retail history stretches back thousands of years. This poll explores how ancient merchants promoted their products, managed inventory, and attracted customers in the earliest days of retail operations.

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Phoenicians (1500-300 BCE)
Ancient Egyptians (3100-30 BCE)
Sumerians (4500-1900 BCE)
Ancient Greeks (800-146 BCE)