Abstract: A container system includes a container for shipping a parcel and a labeling system for providing information about the shipping of the container, such as to/from information. The container system further includes a closure mechanism for closing the lid of the container, a protection system for protecting the item housed in the container, and a rail system for supporting the container and maintaining its structure.

Abstract: A container to receive a parcel for shipment to an intended recipient comprises a pouch having a pouch interior and a mouth, a closure movable between open and closed positions, and a protective insert structure removably disposed in the pouch interior to substantially envelop the parcel and reduce risk of damage to it during shipment.

Abstract: Containers, and label panels for use with them, are described for receiving shipping parcel. One container embodiment incorporates a closable body having an interior and a mouth communicating with the interior. A label substrate is supported by the container body and includes return address indicia. A transparent layer overlays the return address indicia so that it may be seen there through. The transparent layer includes an exposed surface portion formed of a release material for removeably receiving a shipping label. A label panel for use with a container includes a substrate securable to the container's body which is provided with the return address indicia, and a transparent film adhered to the label substrate for receiving the shipping label.

Abstract: A reusable labeling construction for a container comprises a removable label and a label panel. The removable label, according to one of its embodiments, includes a strip constructed of a selected strip material having an area adapted to receive information corresponding to a recipient's address, and a layer of selected adhesive. The label panel is adapted to be supported by a container body and includes a transparent surface portion formed of a material to which the selected adhesive will adhere sufficiently to retain the label on the transparent surface portion during shipment, yet from which it may be removed without tearing the strip material.

Abstract: A method and system for providing an incentive to purchase merchandise from a merchant over a computer network is disclosed. A merchant computer is coupled to a customer computer through a computer network. The merchant computer has a memory area that is searchable for determining a first merchandise available for purchase. Further, an executable program code is provided that is stored in the memory area of the merchant computer for creating an incentive program to facilitate the purchase of a second merchandise by the customer from the merchant. The incentive program facilitates the purchase of the second merchandise by issuing incentive program credits that may be redeemed toward the purchase of the second merchandise.

Abstract: Provided is a shipping container having a flexible outer casing, a shell insert that is removeably received within the casing's interior and a tillable insert removeably disposed within an interior of the shell for receiving a shipping parcel. The fillable insert structure may be filled with a medium, such as air, to provide a cushioned environment for the parcel, and the shell insert may include a shelf panel which supports an accessory compartment for receiving selected items to accompany the parcel.

Abstract: Labeling constructions are provided for use in facilitating the preparation of shipping containers. The labeling constructions are also reusable so that packages can be conveniently shipped between senders and recipients numerous times. Container constructions and methodologies which employ such labeling constructions are also provided.