Which ancient civilization pioneered the first systematic 'retail analytics' system using clay tablets to track inventory, sales, and customer preferences in marketplace stalls?

Before modern retail analytics, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to track trade, manage inventories, and analyze market trends. From clay tablets to papyrus scrolls, these early data systems helped empires manage vast commercial networks. This trivia question explores how ancient merchants and administrators utilized early forms of 'retail analytics' to maintain their marketplaces and trading routes. Test your knowledge about the intersection of commerce and record-keeping in the ancient world!

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Mesopotamians (Sumerians/Babylonians) with their cuneiform inventory management system
Ancient Egyptians with their hieroglyphic market scrolls
Phoenicians with their alphabetic trade ledgers
Indus Valley merchants with their stamped token system