Which ancient civilization invented the world's first known retail subscription model, where customers pre-paid for regular deliveries of olive oil and wine throughout the year?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail systems that would lay the foundation for commerce as we know it today. From the agoras of Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, retail history began thousands of years ago with innovations we still use. Test your knowledge about these early retail pioneers and their revolutionary approaches to commerce that have shaped our modern shopping experience.

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Ancient Romans, who created the 'annona' system for guaranteed monthly oil deliveries to citizens who purchased annual subscriptions
Ancient Egyptians, who developed papyrus-documented 'Nile harvest shares' allowing wealthy citizens to receive scheduled grain deliveries
Phoenicians, who offered 'merchant sea contracts' providing subscribers with exotic goods from each trading voyage
Ancient Greeks, who established the 'symposium circle' subscription that delivered wine and olive oil for regular philosophical gatherings