SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING RETAIL SALES TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS

摘要

The present invention provides a system for enabling the purchase of retail goods at one location and the delivery of those retail goods at a second location. This type of system is particularly adapted for the use in the field of "dutyfree" or "tax free" purchases, wherein a product purchased by an individual at a first location, for example the point of departure of the individual or on board the mode of transportation, can be collected upon arrival at the destination point, wherein the departure and destination points are separated by at least one international border. The system is enabled by three key components, one or more browsing devices, an administration device and a communication network to provide interconnection between the one or more browsing devices and the administration device. An individual uses the browsing device to view, identify and select one or more retail goods for purchase. Information provided by the individual, for example, selected retail goods and personal monetary information and travel itinerary, is transmitted via the communication network to the administration device. The administration device coordinates the transfer of funds relating to the retail goods purchased, in addition to the delivery of the selected retail goods to the destination of the individual. The individual, upon arrival at their destination, can collect their purchased retail goods at a predetermined, pre-customs location.