System and method for delivery of remotely ordered items

US 20020152128A1
Filed: 04/13/2001
Published: 10/17/2002
Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2001
Status: Abandoned Application

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1. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:

recording a current purchase order of the consumer;

scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;

selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;

aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;

bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and

retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

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A system and method of delivering remotely ordered consumer items including recording a current purchase order of the consumer; scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item; selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page; aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area; bundling the aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and/or retaining the items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer or any combination thereof.

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1. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
- - 2. The method of claim 1 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 3. The method of claim 1 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 4. The method of claim 1 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 5. The method of claim 1 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

6. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a scanner for entering into said consumer memory list at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond a local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
- - 7. The system of claim 6 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 8. The system of claim 6 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 9. The system of claim 6 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.

10. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31)
- - 11. The method of claim 10 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 12. The method of claim 10 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 13. The method of claim 10 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 14. The method of claim 10 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 16. The system of claim 15 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 17. The system of claim 15 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 18. The system of claim 15 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 20. The method of claim 19 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 21. The method of claim 19 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 22. The method of claim 19 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 23. The method of claim 19 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 25. The system of claim 24 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 26. The system of claim 24 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 27. The system of claim 24 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 29. The method of claim 28 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 30. The method of claim 28 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 31. The method of claim 28 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

15. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

19. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  bundling items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

24. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond a local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

28. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

32. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40)
- - 33. The system of claim 32 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 34. The system of claim 32 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 35. The system of claim 32 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 37. The method of claim 36 wherein a local courier delivers the order to the errand center storefront.
  - 38. The method of claim 36 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 39. The method of claim 36 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 40. The method of claim 36 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.

36. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- ordering by a consumer of one or more items from at least two merchandisers within a local area, said ordering being made on the Internet; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

41. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- an interactive selection display for ordering at least one item by a consumer from an Internet web page; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for later retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51)
- - 42. The system of claim 41 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 43. The system of claim 41 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 44. The system of claim 41 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 46. The method of claim 45 wherein a local courier delivers the consumer selections to the errand center storefront.
  - 47. The method of claim 45 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 48. The method of claim 45 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 50. The system of claim 49 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 51. The system of claim 49 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

45. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing in a consumer memory a consumer list, said consumer memory being unique to the consumer, and said consumer memory having a data structure saving in memory after delivery at least one preferred item;
  
  selecting by said consumer of items for purchase including at least of one of the items saved on said data structure memory; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for later retrieval by said consumer.

49. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a consumer memory storing a consumer list, said consumer memory being unique to a said consumer, and said consumer memory having a data structure saving in memory after delivery at least one preferred item;
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining items selected from said memory for later retrieval by said consumer.

52. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- scanning a unique product code for entering into a consumer memory data identifying items for purchase by the unique product code; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61)
- - 53. The method of claim 52 wherein a local courier delivers the consumer selections to the errand center storefront.
  - 54. The method of claim 52 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 55. The method of claim 52 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 57. The system of claim 56 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 58. The system of claim 56 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 60. The method of claim 59 wherein said aggregation is performed by a local courier.
  - 61. The method of claim 59 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

56. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a scanner for entering into a consumer memory data identifying items for purchase by the unique product code; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for later retrieval by said consumer.

59. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- aggregating one or more items from at least two retailers within a local area, said items being known to be selections of a consumer;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to the consumer.

62. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a courier for aggregating and delivering items known to be a consumer'"'"'s selections;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area.
- View Dependent Claims (63, 64)
- - 63. The system of claim 62 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 64. The system of claim 62 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

65. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- aggregating one or more pre-determined items from at least two merchants within a local area, said items being known to be selections of a consumer; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (66, 67, 69, 70)
- - 66. The method of claim 65 wherein said aggregation is performed by a local courier.
  - 67. The method of claim 65 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 69. The system of claim 68 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 70. The system of claim 68 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

68. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a courier for aggregating one or more pre-determined items from at least two merchants within a local area, said items being known to be selections of a consumer; and
  
  ;
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for later retrieval by said consumer.

71. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- ordering by a consumer of one or more items from at least two merchandisers, said ordering being made on the Internet;
  
  aggregating said one or more ordered items; and
  
  delivering said aggregation of items to said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (72, 73, 74)
- - 72. The method of claim 71 wherein said aggregation is made by a courier.
  - 73. The method of claim 71 wherein said delivery is made to a kiosk.
  - 74. The method of claim 71 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

75. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- an interactive display for selecting at least of one item from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating and delivering said consumer selections;
- View Dependent Claims (76, 77, 79, 80)
- - 76. The system of claim 75 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 77. The system of claim 75 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 79. The method of claim 78 wherein said aggregation is made by a courier.
  - 80. The method of claim 78 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

78. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing in a consumer memory at least one item selected by a consumer, said consumer memory being unique to said consumer, and said consumer memory having a data structure saving in memory after delivery at least one preferred item;
  
  aggregating said consumer selections; and
  
  delivering to said consumer said aggregation of said selected items.

81. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a consumer memory storing at least one item selected by a consumer, said consumer memory being unique to a said consumer, and said consumer memory having at least one preferred item from at least one merchant;
  
  a courier for aggregating and delivering said consumer selections;
- View Dependent Claims (82)
- - 82. The system of claim 81 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

83. A method of delivering consumer good comprising:
- scanning a unique product code for entering onto a consumer memory the item identified by the unique product code;
  
  aggregating at least two items known to be the consumers purchase selections, at least one of the items being from said consumer memory; and
  
  delivering said aggregation of said items to said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (84)
- - 84. The method of any of claim 83 wherein said aggregation is performed by a courier.

85. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a scanner for entering into a consumer memory at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item; and
  
  a courier for aggregating at least two items known to be the consumers purchase selections, from at least two merchandisers, at least one of the items being from said consumer memory of consumer selections and said courier delivering the selections to the consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (86)
- - 86. The system of claim 85 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

87. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- aggregating one or more pre-determined items from at least two merchandisers within a local area, said items being known to be selections of a consumer;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  retaining said bundle of received and aggregated items an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (88, 89, 90)
- - 88. The method of claim 87 wherein said aggregation is performed by a local courier.
  - 89. The method of claim 87 wherein said consumer said selections from said merchants web site are automatically recorded to a system memory having a display of said selections for directing said aggregation.
  - 90. The method of claim 87 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

91. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a courier for aggregating at least two items selected by a consumer;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond a local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (92, 93)
- - 92. The system of claim 91 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 93. The system of claim 91 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

94. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (95, 96, 97)
- - 95. The method of claim 94 wherein said aggregating and said delivering is performed by a local courier.
  - 96. The method of claim 94 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 97. The method of claim 94 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

98. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  a courier for delivering said bundled and said aggregated items to the consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (99, 100, 101)
- - 99. The system of claim 98 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 100. The system of claim 98 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 101. The system of claim 98 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.

102. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least two merchandisers within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (103, 104, 105)
- - 103. The method of claim 102 wherein said aggregating and said delivering is performed by a local courier.
  - 104. The method of claim 102 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 105. The method of claim 102 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

106. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  a courier for delivering the current purchase order items to the consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (107, 108)
- - 107. The method of claim 106 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 108. The system of claim 106 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.

109. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to the consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 117, 118, 120, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 128, 129, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 149, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 170, 171, 172, 174, 175, 176, 178, 179, 180, 182, 183, 185, 186, 187, 188, 190, 191, 193, 194, 196, 197, 198, 200, 201, 202)
- - 110. The method of claim 109 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 111. The method of claim 109 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 112. The method of claim 109 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 114. The system of claim 113 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 115. The system of claim 113 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 117. The method of claim 116 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 118. The method of claim 116 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 120. The system of claim 119 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 121. The system of claim 119 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 122. The system of claim 119 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 124. The method of claim 123 wherein said aggregating and said delivering is performed by a local courier.
  - 125. The method of claim 123 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 126. The method of claim 123 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 128. The system of claim 127 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 129. The system of claim 127 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 131. The method of claim 130 wherein said bundling is performed by a local courier.
  - 132. The method of claim 130 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 133. The method of claim 130 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 135. The system of claim 134 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 136. The system of claim 134 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 138. The method of claim 137 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 139. The method of claim 137 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 140. The method of claim 137 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 141. The method of claim 137 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 143. The system of claim 142 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 144. The system of claim 142 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 145. The system of claim 142 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 147. The method of claim 146 wherein said aggregating and said delivering is performed by a local courier.
  - 148. The method of claim 146 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 149. The method of claim 146 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 151. The system of claim 150 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 152. The system of claim 150 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 154. The method of claim 153 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 155. The method of claim 153 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 156. The method of claim 153 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 158. The system of claim 157 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 159. The system of claim 157 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 161. The method of claim 160 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 162. The method of claim 160 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 163. The method of claim 160 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 164. The method of claim 160 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 166. The system of claim 165 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 167. The system of claim 165 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 168. The system of claim 165 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 170. The method of claim 169 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 171. The method of claim 169 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 172. The method of claim 169 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 174. The system of claim 173 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 175. The system of claim 173 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 176. The system of claim 173 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 178. The method of claim 177 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 179. The method of claim 177 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 180. The method of claim 177 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 182. The system of claim 181 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 183. The system of claim 181 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 185. The method of claim 184 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 186. The method of claim 184 wherein said delivering is performed by a local courier.
  - 187. The method of claim 184 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 188. The method of claim 184 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 190. The system of claim 189 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 191. The system of claim 189 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 193. The method of claim 192 wherein said errand center storefront is to a kiosk.
  - 194. The method of claim 192 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 196. The system of claim 195 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 197. The system of claim 195 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 198. The system of claim 195 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 200. The method of claim 199 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 201. The method of claim 199 wherein said errand center storefront is to a kiosk.
  - 202. The method of claim 199 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

113. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  a courier for delivering the current purchase order items to the consumer.

116. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  bundling current purchase order items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  retaining the items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

119. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a depot for bundling current purchase order items from merchants within a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

123. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  bundling current purchase order items from merchants within a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

127. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a depot for bundling current purchase order items from merchants within a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

130. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer,;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  bundling current purchase order items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

134. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order,;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a depot for bundling current purchase order items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

137. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer,;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

142. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order,;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

146. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

150. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

153. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

157. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant in a local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

160. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser;
  
  delivering to said consumer said aggregation of current purchase order items.

165. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant and delivering the current purchase order to the consumer.

169. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser; and
  
  delivering said aggregation of items to said consumer.

173. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant and delivering the items on the current purchase order to the consumer.

177. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser; and
  
  delivering said aggregation of items to the consumer.

181. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant and delivering the current purchase order items to the consumer.

184. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  bundling items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of current purchase order items to the consumer.

189. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a depot for bundling current purchase order items with at least one item received from beyond the local area.

192. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  receiving current purchase order items at an errand center storefront; and
  
  distributing to the consumer current purchase order items at said errand center storefront.

195. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining current purchase order items for retrieval by the consumer.

199. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  receiving the current purchase order at an errand center storefront; and
  
  distributing to said one or more consumers said one or more ordered items at said errand center storefront.

203. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (204, 205, 206)
- - 204. The system of claim 203 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 205. The system of claim 204 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 206. The system of claim 204 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.

207. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code of at least one item to record data identifying the item in the current purchase order;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (208, 209, 210)
- - 208. The method of claim 207 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 209. The method of claim 207 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 210. The method of claim 207 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

211. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying an item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into a current purchase order at least one item by scanning a unique product code identifying the item; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (212, 213)
- - 212. The system of claim 211 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 213. The system of claim 211 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.

214. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- selecting at least of one item from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more pre-determined items from at least two merchandisers within a local area, said items being known to be selections of a consumer;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (215, 216, 217, 218)
- - 215. The method of claim 214 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 216. The method of claim 214 wherein said aggregating and said delivering is performed by a local courier.
  - 217. The method of claim 214 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 218. The method of claim 214 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

219. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating consumer selections from merchants within a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the lo an errand center storefront for retaining the aggregated and bundled items for retrieval by the consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 231, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 247, 248, 250, 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 257, 259, 260, 261, 263, 264, 266, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 273, 275, 276, 277, 278, 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 286, 288, 289, 291, 292, 293, 294, 296, 297, 298, 300, 301, 302, 303)
- - 220. The system of claim 219 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 221. The system of claim 219 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 222. The system of claim 219 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 224. The method of claim 223 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 225. The method of claim 223 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 226. The method of claim 223 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 227. The method of claim 223 wherein said storing is performed by scanning a unique product code embodying the data identifying the preferred item.
  - 228. The method of claim 223 wherein said recording is performed by scanning a unique product code embodying the data identifying at least one preferred item.
  - 230. The system of claim 229 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 231. The system of claim 229 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 232. The system of claim 229 wherein preferred item identifying data is entered into said data structure by scanning a unique product code embodying data identifying the preferred item.
  - 233. The system of claim 229 wherein at least one item entered by the consumer onto said record of item selected for a current purchase order is entered by the consumer by scanning a unique product code embodying data identifying the selected item.
  - 235. The method of claim 234 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 236. The method of claim 234 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 237. The method of claim 234 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item..
  - 239. The system of claim 238 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 240. The system of claim 238 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 242. The method of claim 241 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 243. The method of claim 241 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 244. The method of claim 241 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 245. The method of claim 241 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 247. The system of claim 246 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 248. The system of claim 246 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 250. The method of claim 249 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 251. The method of claim 249 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 252. The method of claim 249 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 253. The method of claim 249 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 255. The system of claim 254 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 256. The system of claim 254 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 257. The system of claim 254 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 259. The method of claim 258 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 260. The method of claim 258 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 261. The method of claim 258 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 263. The system of claim 262 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 264. The system of claim 262 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 266. The method of claim 265 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 267. The method of claim 265 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 268. The method of claim 265 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 269. The method of claim 265 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 271. The system of claim 270 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 272. The system of claim 270 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 273. The system of claim 270 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 275. The method of claim 274 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 276. The method of claim 274 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 277. The method of claim 274 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 278. The method of claim 274 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 280. The system of claim 279 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 281. The system of claim 279 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 282. The system of claim 279 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 284. The method of claim 283 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 285. The method of claim 283 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 286. The method of claim 283 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 288. The system of claim 287 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 289. The system of claim 287 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 291. The method of claim 290 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 292. The method of claim 290 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 293. The method of claim 290 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 294. The method of claim 290 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 296. The system of claim 295 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 297. The system of claim 295 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 298. The system of claim 295 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 300. The method of claim 299 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 301. The method of claim 299 wherein said bundling is performed by a local courier.
  - 302. The method of claim 299 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 303. The method of claim 299 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

223. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  retaining the items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

229. A consumer item delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a courier for aggregating at least one consumer selection from a local merchant in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

234. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of a consumer;
  
  scanning a unique product code of at least one item to record data identifying the item in the current purchase order;
  
  aggregating one or more current purchase order items from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

238. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a scanner for entering into a current purchase order at least one item by scanning a unique product code identifying the item;
  
  a courier for aggregating the items on the current purchase order from merchants in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

241. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  selecting at least one current purchase order item from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.

246. A consumer item delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  an interactive display for selecting at least of one of the items stored on said consumer memory by said consumer from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating the items on the current purchase order from merchants in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  delivering the bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.

249. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of a consumer;
  
  scanning a unique product code of at least one item to record data identifying the item in the current purchase order;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more current purchase order items from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.

254. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a scanner for entering into a current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating consumer selections from at least one merchant in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  a courier for delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.

258. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.

262. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  a courier for delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.

265. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

270. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating said consumer selections;
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by the consumer.

274. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of a consumer;
  
  scanning a unique product code of at least one item to record data identifying the item in the current purchase order;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more current purchase order items from at least one merchandiser; and
  
  retaining the items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

279. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a scanner for entering into a current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items from the current purchase order; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

283. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

287. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

290. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  selecting at least one item from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating said consumer selections; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.

295. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for delivering said consumer order.

299. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  selecting at least one current purchase order item from an Internet web page;
  
  bundling from merchants within a local area items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

304. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  an interactive display for selecting at least of one of the items stored on said consumer memory by said consumer from an Internet web page;
  
  a depot for bundling items from merchants within a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (305, 306, 307)
- - 305. The system of claim 304 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 306. The system of claim 304 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 307. The system of claim 304 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.

308. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of a consumer;
  
  scanning a unique product code of at least one item to record data identifying the item in the current purchase order;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  bundling items from merchants within a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  retaining the items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (309, 310, 311, 312)
- - 309. The method of claim 308 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 310. The method of claim 308 wherein said bundling is performed by a local courier.
  - 311. The method of claim 308 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 312. The method of claim 308 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

313. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a scanner for entering into a current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item from an Internet web page;
  
  a depot for bundling items from merchants within a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (314, 315, 316)
- - 314. The method of claim 313 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 315. The system of claim 313 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 316. The system of claim 313 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.

317. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  bundling one or more items from the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area, with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (318, 319, 320)
- - 318. The method of claim 317 wherein said bundling is performed by a local courier.
  - 319. The method of claim 317 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 320. The method of claim 317 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

321. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a depot for bundling items from within a local area with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (322, 323, 324)
- - 322. The system of claim 321 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 323. The system of claim 321 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 324. The method of claim 321 wherein said bundling is performed by a local courier.

325. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  bundling items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (326, 327, 328)
- - 326. The method of claim 325 wherein said bundling and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 327. The method of claim 325 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 328. The method of claim 325 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

329. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a depot for bundling said items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond said local area.
- View Dependent Claims (330, 331)
- - 330. The system of claim 329 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 331. The system of claim 329 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.

332. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.
- View Dependent Claims (333, 334, 335, 337, 338, 339, 341, 342, 343, 344, 346, 347, 348, 350, 351, 352, 353, 355, 356, 357, 359, 360, 361, 363, 364, 366, 367, 368, 369, 371, 372, 374, 375, 376, 377, 379, 380, 381, 383, 384, 385, 386, 388, 389, 390, 392, 393, 394, 396, 397, 398)
- - 333. The method of claim 332 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 334. The method of claim 332wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 335. The method of claim 332 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 337. The system of claim 336 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 338. The system of claim 336 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 339. The system of claim 336 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 341. The method of claim 340 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 342. The method of claim 340 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 343. The method of claim 340 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 344. The method of claim 340 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 346. The system of claim 345 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 347. The system of claim 345 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 348. The system of claim 345 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 350. The method of claim 349 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 351. The method of claim 349 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 352. The method of claim 349 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 353. The method of claim 349 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 355. The system of claim 354 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 356. The system of claim 354 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 357. The system of claim 354 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 359. The method of claim 358 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 360. The method of claim 358 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 361. The method of claim 358 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 363. The system of claim 362 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 364. The system of claim 362 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 366. The method of claim 365 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 367. The method of claim 365 wherein said aggregating and said delivering is performed by a local courier.
  - 368. The method of claim 365 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 369. The method of claim 365 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 371. The system of claim 371 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 372. The system of claim 371 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 374. The method of claim 373 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 375. The method of claim 373 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 376. The method of claim 373 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 377. The method of claim 373 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 379. The system of claim 378 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 380. The system of claim 378 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 381. The method of claim 378 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 383. The method of claim 382 wherein said selecting is from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 384. The method of claim 382 wherein said aggregating and said delivering are performed by a local courier.
  - 385. The method of claim 382 wherein said errand center storefront is a kiosk.
  - 386. The method of claim 382 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 388. The system of claim 387 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 389. The system of claim 387 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 390. The system of claim 387 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 392. The method of claim 391 wherein said aggregating is performed by a local courier.
  - 393. The method of claim 391 wherein said delivering is to a kiosk.
  - 394. The method of claim 391 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.
  - 396. The system of claim 395 wherein the selections from said interactive display are from the Internet web page of at least one merchant.
  - 397. The system of claim 395 wherein said errand center storefront is a Kiosk.
  - 398. The system of claim 395 wherein a subscription data structure automatically enters on recurrent purchase orders items designated by the consumer for periodic delivery at periods designated by the consumer, without any further action being necessary by the consumer after the consumer designates the item and delivery period for the subscription item.

336. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

340. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

345. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page; and
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond a local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

349. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- recording a current purchase order of the consumer;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

354. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a scanner for entering into said consumer memory list at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond a local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

358. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

362. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond a local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

365. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  delivering said bundle of received and aggregated items to said consumer.

370. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond a local area; and
  
  a courier for delivering the current purchase order items to the consumer.

373. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

378. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

382. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  bundling items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond said local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by said consumer.

387. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond a local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

391. A method of delivering consumer items comprising:
- storing data identifying at least one item designated by a consumer as preferred, said data being retained for a time beyond a delivery of a current purchase order;
  
  recording a current purchase order of the consumer, the order including at least one item corresponding to said stored preferred item data;
  
  scanning a unique product code for entering onto the current purchase order data identifying at least one item;
  
  selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  aggregating one or more items on the current purchase order from at least one merchandiser within a local area;
  
  bundling items from merchants in a local area with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  retaining said items at an errand center storefront for retrieval by the consumer.

395. A consumer items delivery system comprising:
- a data structure storing information identifying at least one item designated by the consumer as a preferred item;
  
  a record of items selected by the consumer as a current purchase order, said record including at least one preferred item;
  
  a scanner for entering into the current purchase order data identifying at least one item by scanning a unique product code for the item;
  
  an interactive selection display for selecting at least one item for the current purchase order from an Internet web page;
  
  a courier for aggregating items on the current purchase order from at least one merchant in a local area;
  
  a depot for bundling said aggregation of items with at least one item received from beyond the local area; and
  
  an errand center storefront for retaining said items for retrieval by said consumer.

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Current Assignee
Carter Williams, Charles Walch
Original Assignee
Carter Williams, Charles Walch
Inventors
Williams, Carter, Walch, Charles

Application Number

US09/835,158
Publication Number

US 20020152128A1
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US Class Current

705/26
CPC Class Codes

G06Q 10/08   Logistics, e.g. warehousing...

G06Q 30/06   Buying, selling or leasing ...

G06Q 30/0605   Supply or demand aggregation

G06Q 30/0633   Lists, e.g. purchase orders...

G06Q 30/0641   Shopping interfaces

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