Step By Step Process
1. Confirm Eligibility and Module Availability:
Ensure your store qualifies for such discounts by consulting with your Altria or RJR representative.
Verify that your POS system has the Advanced Merchandising Module installed. To check:
From the Gilbarco home screen, press "More" on the right-hand side.
Navigate to "Tools" > "Manager Workstation."
Select "Pricing" and then "Item."
Search for an item and open its edit screen.
Look for the line stating, "This item sells for ___ per unit or ___ for ___."
If you can edit these fields, the module is installed. If not, contact Gilbarco Support to purchase it.
2. Access the Item Pricing Screen:
From the Gilbarco home screen, press "More" > "Tools" > "Manager Workstation."
Select "Pricing" and then "Item."
3. Locate or Add the Item:
Scan or enter the UPC of the item.
If the item appears, proceed to the next step.
If not, add the item by filling in the required fields such as "Description," "Department," "Item Type," and "Receipt Description," then press "Add."
4. Set Up the Discount:
In the item's edit screen, ensure the "Price Required" box is unchecked.
At the bottom of the screen, input the discount amount for a 1 roll allowance.
Example:
"This item sells for 15.00 per unit or 1 for 12.00." This configuration applies a $3.00 discount when a customer purchases one unit.
5. Enable Discounting:
Navigate to the "Options" tab.
Check the "Discountable" box to allow the discount to apply.
Verify the return price is correct for the item.
6. Save the Configuration and Run a Test
Press "Save" to apply the discount settings.
Conduct a test transaction to ensure the discount applies correctly.
If things are working well, congrats! You are ready to start offering the discount!
If you follow all the instructions above and are still having issues, reach out to skupos support to receive help with troubleshooting.
By completing these steps, your POS system will apply the specified discount, allowing the item to be sold at the special price instead of the original sales price when a single unit is purchased.
This setup also ensures that the transaction is reported accurately, including the correct Y indicator and applied discount, within your tobacco scan data file for manufacturer reimbursement.