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SCANNER APPLICATIONS

Merchandise Inc. now offers our retail accounts access to Scanner Applications!
Your store can now receive direct payment for in-store promotions...

What IS Scanner Application?

Scanner Applications, Inc. works with consumer packaged goods manufacturers and with retailers to execute efficient and effective trade promotions. Scanner Applications works within the $60 billion + trade promotion arena providing a system that allows manufactures to repackage dollars spent on the inefficient practices of non-performance, forward-buy and diversion... and to reallocate those savings to performing retailers.

The idea is simple, rather than allocating trade promotion spending on what retailers purchase; reward them for what they actually sell to consumers.

The invention and broad-based acceptance of scanner technology created this opportunity to reposition how retailers earn trade promotion funds. Scanner Applications is uniquely focused on providing services to manufacturers and retailers that enable more efficient and effective promotion, all based on consumer movement.

How do retailers benefit?

As a retailer you benefit by being able to:

Earn more from better-managed promotions
Compete on a level playing field that is equitable to everyone
Reap rewards for strong merchandising – if you sell more, you earn more
Get paid faster than ever before – submit complete and valid data and be paid in five days
Receive payment automatically via ACH!
Work with a single data clearinghouse
Execute promotions of greater depth and frequency

And, best of all, consumers benefit by being able to purchase a premium brand on sale at their favorite stores – yours! Win! Win!

How does it work?

Promote with a retail price reduction, any of the products on Scanner Application Promotion during the required number of weeks for the time period required, and Scanner Application will reimburse you for that reduction (up to the reimbursement amount specified) for all units sold.

What data is needed to qualify?

After your promotion, Scanner Applications will need you to send sales data (nothing handwritten) in the easiest manner for you – Scanner Applications will endeavor to work with the data you provide. Specifically you will need to send:

Number of units sold – to end consumers during your promotion period via a dated “scan report.”
Promoted retail price – of selected UPC's for your promotion period.
Regular retail price – of the selected UPC's

It's THAT simple!

How do stores get paid?

Submit the documentation to Scanner Applications, Inc. within 45 days of your promotion's end, and Scanner Applications will mail a check to you, typically within 5 business days from receipt of your complete data. You will be paid via direct check or ACH electronic payment for your performance on this event. All deductions will be considered invalid. Do not deduct from any MI invoice.

What about stores that don't scan?

Retailers who cannot provide scanner data may be eligible to execute through alternative options. To see if you qualify, please call Scanner Applications at 800-756-5353 and ask for Retail Services Department.

Where do stores send the data?

Mail to:
Scanner Applications, Inc,
400 Milford Parkway
Milford, OH 45150-9114

Email: claims@scanapps.com
Fax: 513-248-5888

Are there other requirements?

Yes. In order to qualify, you must buy a quantity of the promoted item(s) for this promotion which is at least equal to the number of units you have claimed for payment. Your submission of data to Scanner Applications confirms the right of Scanner Applications, Inc., or its designated representatives or agents, to audit your purchases and/or POS transaction records on reasonable notice to confirm the accuracy of the information submitted. Incomplete or irregular data may result in delay or denial of payment. A complete copy of the redemption policy is available at http://www.scanapps.com/redemptionpolicy.html If you would like to be paid via electronic check (ACH), please fill out the ACH payment form at www.scanapps.com/ach Many of the products promoted are available from Merchandise Inc. Contact Us

Note: Unless otherwise stated on the promotion, retailers may not submit multiple claims on programs for the same UPC's during the same time period.

How do stores sign up for this program?

That's easy! Just send an email to CustomerService@Merchandiseinc.com and mention Scanner Applications. You will automatically be sent all Scanner Application promotions available to you via email. You choose which ones work for you!

Additional questions?

If you have additional questions, please call Scanner Applications Retailer Services Department at 800-756-5353. Or, as always, you may, Contact Us



Our Company Our Customers Planograms Product Listing Vendor List College Stores Retailer News The MI Advantage What's New Contact Us	Retailer News SCANNER APPLICATIONS Merchandise Inc. now offers our retail accounts access to Scanner Applications! Your store can now receive direct payment for in-store promotions... What IS Scanner Application? Scanner Applications, Inc. works with consumer packaged goods manufacturers and with retailers to execute efficient and effective trade promotions. Scanner Applications works within the $60 billion + trade promotion arena providing a system that allows manufactures to repackage dollars spent on the inefficient practices of non-performance, forward-buy and diversion... and to reallocate those savings to performing retailers. The idea is simple, rather than allocating trade promotion spending on what retailers purchase; reward them for what they actually sell to consumers. The invention and broad-based acceptance of scanner technology created this opportunity to reposition how retailers earn trade promotion funds. Scanner Applications is uniquely focused on providing services to manufacturers and retailers that enable more efficient and effective promotion, all based on consumer movement. How do retailers benefit? As a retailer you benefit by being able to: Earn more from better-managed promotions Compete on a level playing field that is equitable to everyone Reap rewards for strong merchandising – if you sell more, you earn more Get paid faster than ever before – submit complete and valid data and be paid in five days Receive payment automatically via ACH! Work with a single data clearinghouse Execute promotions of greater depth and frequency And, best of all, consumers benefit by being able to purchase a premium brand on sale at their favorite stores – yours! Win! Win! How does it work? Promote with a retail price reduction, any of the products on Scanner Application Promotion during the required number of weeks for the time period required, and Scanner Application will reimburse you for that reduction (up to the reimbursement amount specified) for all units sold. What data is needed to qualify? After your promotion, Scanner Applications will need you to send sales data (nothing handwritten) in the easiest manner for you – Scanner Applications will endeavor to work with the data you provide. Specifically you will need to send: Number of units sold – to end consumers during your promotion period via a dated “scan report.” Promoted retail price – of selected UPC's for your promotion period. Regular retail price – of the selected UPC's It's THAT simple! How do stores get paid? Submit the documentation to Scanner Applications, Inc. within 45 days of your promotion's end, and Scanner Applications will mail a check to you, typically within 5 business days from receipt of your complete data. You will be paid via direct check or ACH electronic payment for your performance on this event. All deductions will be considered invalid. Do not deduct from any MI invoice. What about stores that don't scan? Retailers who cannot provide scanner data may be eligible to execute through alternative options. To see if you qualify, please call Scanner Applications at 800-756-5353 and ask for Retail Services Department. Where do stores send the data? Mail to: Scanner Applications, Inc, 400 Milford Parkway Milford, OH 45150-9114 Email: claims@scanapps.com Fax: 513-248-5888 Are there other requirements? Yes. In order to qualify, you must buy a quantity of the promoted item(s) for this promotion which is at least equal to the number of units you have claimed for payment. Your submission of data to Scanner Applications confirms the right of Scanner Applications, Inc., or its designated representatives or agents, to audit your purchases and/or POS transaction records on reasonable notice to confirm the accuracy of the information submitted. Incomplete or irregular data may result in delay or denial of payment. A complete copy of the redemption policy is available at http://www.scanapps.com/redemptionpolicy.html If you would like to be paid via electronic check (ACH), please fill out the ACH payment form at www.scanapps.com/ach Many of the products promoted are available from Merchandise Inc. Contact Us Note: Unless otherwise stated on the promotion, retailers may not submit multiple claims on programs for the same UPC's during the same time period. How do stores sign up for this program? That's easy! Just send an email to CustomerService@Merchandiseinc.com and mention Scanner Applications. You will automatically be sent all Scanner Application promotions available to you via email. You choose which ones work for you! Additional questions? If you have additional questions, please call Scanner Applications Retailer Services Department at 800-756-5353. Or, as always, you may, Contact Us THE MI ADVANTAGE At Merchandise Inc., we appreciate YOUR business!