A method (400) and system (100) for providing a promotion plan (128) for merchandising products (600) receives base data (142) for the products (600) that includes allowable offers (204) and price rules (206) that affect the offers (204). A margin budget (146) is established for the promotion plan (128)...http://www.google.com/patents/US8082175?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8082175 - System and method for optimization of a promotion plan
