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RJR Retail Scan Data Transition from MSAi to Circana

Updated over 3 weeks ago

πŸ”„ Transition Overview

  • Effective Date: September 29, 2025

  • New Supplier: Circana, LLC replaces MSAi for RSD data reporting.


πŸ“Š Data Submission Changes

  • Starting September 29, 2025:

    • All RSD files must be submitted to Circana only.

    • Circana becomes the sole source for analytics and paid programs.

  • Retailers β€œValidated” via MSAi (as of Sept 28):

    • Must submit to both MSAi and Circana by October 1, 2025, 5pm ET.

  • After October 1, 2025:

    • No files will be accepted via MSAi.

    • All submissions and resubmissions must go through Circana.


βœ… Retailer Status Guidance

  • Certified via MSAi: Auto-enrolled with Circana; no action needed.

  • Enrolled/Testing via MSAi: Must coordinate with RMSC Rep to enroll with Circana.

  • Already enrolled with Circana: Continue validation process as usual.


πŸ” Resubmission Protocol

  • Starting September 29, 2025, all resubmissions go to Circana.

  • Must include full data for all outlets for the entire promotion week.

  • Partial resubmissions (e.g., specific outlets or brands) will not be accepted.

  • Retailers must notify [email protected] with:

    • RJRT 6-digit account number

    • Account name

    • Timeframe of resubmissions

    • Brands resubmitted

    • Program impacted (MultiPack or RMSC RLFP)


πŸ“… Timeline Summary

Activity

Date

Continue sending RSD files to Circana

Ongoing

Continue sending production RSD files to MSAi

Until Sept 29, 2025

Send weekly RSD files via Circana credentials only

Sept 29, 2025

Updated SDRPA goes into effect

Sept 29, 2025

Last day to submit files to MSAi

Oct 1, 2025 (5pm ET)


πŸ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the current data submissions to MSAi?

  • Retailers must continue submitting production RSD files to MSAi until September 29, 2025.

  • After this date, all files must be submitted to Circana only.

  • The last day to submit any files to MSAi is October 1, 2025, by 5pm ET.

How will resubmissions be handled after the transition?

Starting September 29, 2025, Skupos will send all resubmissions to Circana.

  • Include complete data for all outlets for the full promotion week.

  • Partial resubmissions (e.g., specific outlets or brands) will not be accepted.

Retailers must also notify [email protected] with:

  • RJRT 6-digit account number

  • Account name

  • Timeframe of resubmissions

  • Brands resubmitted

  • Program impacted (MultiPack or RMSC RLFP)

Where can I get help or more information?

Reach out to your RMSC Representative for guidance on enrollment, validation, or any issues during the transition.

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