Automated method and system for automated tracking, charging and analysis of multiple sponsor discount coupons

A computer implemented method, comprising the steps of:

• determining if one or more qualifying items are contained within a set of items purchased by a customer, wherein said one or more qualifying items qualify for an accumulated discount and further include a first item sponsored by a first sponsor and a second item sponsored by a second sponsor;
• upon determining that said set of items purchased by said customer contains said one or more qualifying items, providing to said customer a future discount token for a benefit associated with said accumulated discount promotion;
• redeeming said future discount token during a subsequent shopping visit;
• and
• debiting said first sponsor of a first amount and debiting said second sponsor a second amount in response to a redemption of said benefit.