| Combines differing products and prices in promotion | Gives total flexibility in promoting product lines |
| Keeps track of all product - even "free" lines | Inventory remains accurate regardless of giveaways |
| Has multiple methods of promotion | You can vary you promotions from one program to the next |
| Is date dependent | Your can plan your promotion some time in advance |
| Can be run in one store, a number of stores, or all stores | Flexibility of promotion planning |
| 'Quantity Buy' parameter can be exceeded without reverting to normal price | Does not penalise enthusiastic customers |
| Does not run concurrently with other promotions | You plan for one promtion at a time |