In fact, Digital Receipts eliminate the need to manually enter retail receipt information into personal finance, tax or other applications, making tax time a less taxing experience. Beyond personal or small business finance implications, this technology empowers consumers to help shape the relationships they have with retailers. Successful Internet Age businesses no longer rely on great products. The availability of Digital Receipts allows product manufacturers and retailers to work together using the Internet to provide promotions and product information to consumers. For example, with a Digital Receipt, consumers can easily register products for warranty, apply for rebates, or provide their email address to receive product information and updates immediately upon receiving a Digital Receipt, which is the ideal proof of purchase.
Manufacturers spend an enormous amount of money on cooperative marketing funds with retailers.
About ARTS ARTS was established in 1993 to ensure that technology works to enhance a retailer's ability to develop store level business solutions and avoid situations that limit a retailer's ability to implement change. ARTS also determines industry standards designed to provide greater value at lower costs. About Shop.org Headquartered in Silver Spring, Md., Shop.org is the only trade association focused exclusively on online retailing. Today, its nearly 300 members represent all segments of online retailing, including virtual retailers, conventional retailers, catalogers, manufacturers and companies providing products and services for online retailers.