Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of selecting a partner marketing communication. The method includes receiving, by a processor circuit, data of a potential visit by a customer to a location. The method further includes making a determination, by the processor, based at least in part on the data of the potential visit by the customer to the location, that the customer or an agent of the customer may travel to the location. The method further includes selecting, by the processor circuit, at least one partner marketing communication from among a plurality of available partner marketing communications based at least in part on the data of the potential visit and the determination that the customer or the agent may travel to the location.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of selecting a partner marketing communication. The method includes receiving, by a processor circuit, data of a potential visit by a customer to a location. The method further includes making a determination, by the processor, based at least in part on the data of the potential visit by the customer to the location, that the customer or an agent of the customer may travel to the location. The method further includes selecting, by the processor circuit, at least one partner marketing communication from among a plurality of available partner marketing communications based at least in part on the data of the potential visit and the determination that the customer or the agent may travel to the location.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of developing data for use by a business system. The method includes identifying, by a processor circuit, an occurrence having at least one characteristic that changes over time. The method further includes determining, by the processor circuit, a pattern of the change over time, wherein the pattern includes past changes and expected future changes. The method further includes identifying, by the processor circuit, a plurality of associations among data of an offering, data of a potential consumer and the pattern of the at least one characteristic's change over time. The plurality of associations also change over time, and the data for use by the business system is derived from the plurality of associations that change over time.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of developing data for use by a business system. The method includes identifying, by a processor circuit, an occurrence having at least one characteristic that changes over time. The method further includes determining, by the processor circuit, a pattern of the change over time, wherein the pattern includes past changes and expected future changes. The method further includes identifying, by the processor circuit, a plurality of associations among data of an offering, data of a potential consumer and the pattern of the at least one characteristic's change over time. The plurality of associations also change over time, and the data for use by the business system is derived from the plurality of associations that change over time.

Abstract: A method to perform spatiotemporal events marketing includes: presenting, by a server, an interface on a display of a customer device, wherein the interface comprises a selectable list of times in which an event is to occur, determining, by the server, a route to the event or from the event, by a user of the customer device; and presenting, by the server, a selectable list of offers in the interface, wherein the list of offers is based on the selected time, a location of the event, and the route.

Abstract: A method to perform spatiotemporal events marketing includes: presenting, by a server, an interface on a display of a customer device, wherein the interface comprises a selectable list of times in which an event is to occur; determining, by the server, a route to the event or from the event, by a user of the customer device; and presenting, by the server, a selectable list of offers in the interface, wherein the list of offers is based on the selected time, a location of the event, and the route.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for creating or improving customer preference profiles includes providing a decision coupon to a customer with two or more promotional options directed to related items selected to ascertain a purchasing preference associated with the related items through selection of one of the promotional options. A selection of one of the promotional options is received and an indication of the selected promotional option is stored in a purchasing preference profile for the customer. The indication of the selected option is used to update an affinity for a product or product category for the customer within the customer's purchasing preference profile.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for creating or improving customer preference profiles includes providing a decision coupon to a customer with two or more promotional options directed to related items selected to ascertain a purchasing preference associated with the related items through selection of one of the promotional options. A selection of one of the promotional options is received and an indication of the selected promotional option is stored in a purchasing preference profile for the customer. The indication of the selected option is used to update an affinity for a product or product category for the customer within the customer's purchasing preference profile.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of selecting a partner marketing communication. The method includes receiving, by a processor circuit, data of a potential visit by a customer to a location. The method further includes making a determination, by the processor, based at least in part on the data of the potential visit by the customer to the location, that the customer or an agent of the customer may travel to the location. The method further includes selecting, by the processor circuit, at least one partner marketing communication from among a plurality of available partner marketing communications based at least in part on the data of the potential visit and the determination that the customer or the agent may travel to the location.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for retail store logistics management includes receiving information for pickup order fulfillment including items to be picked up and a store product location map indicating inventory locations and quantities in a retail store. Surveillance data for the store identifies high congestion areas on the sales floor. A pick list and a pickup route through the store are determined to efficiently collect the items on the pick list while avoiding the high congestion areas on the sales floor. The pickup route is displayed as an ordered list or as a route shown on a product location map of the store on a mobile device to guide a user of the mobile device along the pickup route while collecting the items on the pick list.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for creating or improving customer preference profiles includes providing a decision coupon to a customer with two or more promotional options directed to related items selected to ascertain a purchasing preference associated with the related items through selection of one of the promotional options. A selection of one of the promotional options is received and an indication of the selected promotional option is stored in a purchasing preference profile for the customer. The indication of the selected option is used to update an affinity for a product or product category for the customer within the customer's purchasing preference profile.

Abstract: A method to perform spatiotemporal events marketing includes: presenting, by a server, an interface on a display of a customer device, wherein the interface comprises a selectable list of times in which an event is to occur; determining, by the server, a route to the event or from the event, by a user of the customer device; and presenting, by the server, a selectable list of offers in the interface, wherein the list of offers is based on the selected time, a location of the event, and the route.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of developing data for use by a business system. The method includes identifying, by a processor circuit, an occurrence having at least one characteristic that changes over time. The method further includes determining, by the processor circuit, a pattern of the change over time, wherein the pattern includes past changes and expected future changes. The method further includes identifying, by the processor circuit, a plurality of associations among data of an offering, data of a potential consumer and the pattern of the at least one characteristic's change over time. The plurality of associations also change over time, and the data for use by the business system is derived from the plurality of associations that change over time.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for pop-up store logistics management includes receiving locality context information pertaining to a pop-up store in a locality including a weather forecast or a special event associated with the locality. A pop-up store inventory is generated based in part on the locality context information. Inventory records are received from multiple locations where inventory is identified for collection to stock the pop-up store. A pop-up store itinerary is generated including a pick list identifying quantities of items to be collected from inventory, a pick route for walking through a store or distribution center for collecting the items from inventory, and a shelving layout for placing the items into the pop-up store.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of selecting a partner marketing communication. The method includes receiving, by a processor circuit, data of a first order. The method further includes determining, by the processor circuit, a first fulfillment warehouse location for processing the first order. The method further includes identifying, by the processor circuit, partner inventory located either at the first fulfillment warehouse location or at a second fulfillment warehouse location. The method further includes selecting, by the processor circuit, at least one partner marketing communication based at least in part on a comparison of at least two of the following: a first parameter associated with shipping the first order; a second parameter associated with shipping at least one item from the partner inventory; and a third parameter associated with shipping the first order with the at least one item from the partner inventory.

Abstract: A method to perform spatiotemporal events marketing includes: presenting, by a server, an interface on a display of a customer device, wherein the interface comprises a selectable list of times in which an event is to occur, determining, by the server, a route to the event or from the event, by a user of the customer device; and presenting, by the server, a selectable list of offers in the interface, wherein the list of offers is based on the selected time, a location of the event, and the route.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for pop-up store logistics management includes receiving locality context information pertaining to a pop-up store in a locality including a weather forecast or a special event associated with the locality. A pop-up store inventory is generated based in part on the locality context information. Inventory records are received from multiple locations where inventory is identified for collection to stock the pop-up store. A pop-up store itinerary is generated including a pick list identifying quantities of items to be collected from inventory, a pick route for walking through a store or distribution center for collecting the items from inventory, and a shelving layout for placing the items into the pop-up store.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for creating or improving customer preference profiles includes providing a decision coupon to a customer with two or more promotional options directed to related items selected to ascertain a purchasing preference associated with the related items through selection of one of the promotional options. A selection of one of the promotional options is received and an indication of the selected promotional option is stored in a purchasing preference profile for the customer. The indication of the selected option is used to update an affinity for a product or product category for the customer within the customer's purchasing preference profile.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method for retail store logistics management includes receiving information for pickup order fulfillment including items to be picked up and a store product location map indicating inventory locations and quantities in a retail store. Surveillance data for the store identifies high congestion areas on the sales floor. A pick list and a pickup route through the store are determined to efficiently collect the items on the pick list while avoiding the high congestion areas on the sales floor. The pickup route is displayed as an ordered list or as a route shown on a product location map of the store on a mobile device to guide a user of the mobile device along the pickup route while collecting the items on the pick list.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of selecting a partner marketing communication. The method includes receiving, by a processor circuit, data of a potential visit by a customer to a location. The method further includes making a determination, by the processor, based at least in part on the data of the potential visit by the customer to the location, that the customer or an agent of the customer may travel to the location. The method further includes selecting, by the processor circuit, at least one partner marketing communication from among a plurality of available partner marketing communications based at least in part on the data of the potential visit and the determination that the customer or the agent may travel to the location.