Step By Step Process
Confirm with your Altria/RJR representative that your store(s) qualify for discounts
Sample email
Sample email
Hello-
Can you share which discounts my <add store address(es)> qualify for?
Thanks!
2. Once confirmed that your store qualifies, open up Petroleum C Store in a web browser on your computer
Using the login you use to access your register (e.g. manager, a123456), log in to Petroleum C Store.
Petroleum C Store is accessed by typing in the IP of your Verifone followed by backslash Config Client
3. On the toolbar, click “Promos and Discounts” in the top menu then “NAXML Deal”
4. Make sure you are in the “Item List Maintenance” tab
This is where you’ll add eligible UPCs.
5. Create an Item List by clicking the “Add” button
Name it something unique in the Description field, for example, “Marlboro Mix & Match.”
6. In the box next to "Item List ID" field add any number that hasn't been used in a previous list.
You can now begin adding eligible UPCs to the list that you created.
7. Once you’ve entered the first UPC, hit “Tab” to check if that UPC is in your system
We suggest grabbing 2-3 items to enter first, confirming that they work, then entering the rest.
Verifone recognizes the short UPC code in Item List Maintenance.
This means you need to enter the code in as follows:
Example: Copenhagen LC Wintergreen 07387614 should be entered as “738761”.
8. After hitting “Tab” a yellow file folder or black X will appear
If you see the yellow file folder, the UPC was found and the discount will work.
If you see a black X, the UPC was not found and the discount will not work.
Please double-check that the UPC is in your system.
Try re-entering or scanning the UPC.
When finished adding all eligible UPCs, don't forget to click, "Save."
9. In the “Mix and Match Maintenance” tab, click the “Add” button in the top right corner
10. In the “Item List” drop-down, make sure you have the right list selected
This should match the list name that you created when you entered the UPCs on the Item List Maintenance tab.
11. In the Description field, name your Mix & Match discount the same name, for example, “Marlboro Mix & Match.”
12. Edit the end date
We suggest extending the deal for at least a year. Check the boxes for all of the days of the week.
💡 Tip! Do not edit the start and end times!
If the time is set to 00:00-00:00 and all the boxes in front of the days of the week are checked, the deal will run whenever your store is open.
13. Under Package Pricing Configuration, click, “Add New.”
14. Under Pricing Type, select “Amount Off Package Price” and set your Qty and Discount
When finished, don't forget to click, "Save."
For example, if your Altria rep approves a Buy 2 get $0.50 off deal, you would enter “2” in the Quantity field and 0.50 in the "Amount Off" field.
You will need to verify what discounts you are eligible to run with your Altria and RJR rep in order to make sure you are properly reimbursed.
15. At the top right save your changes
16. Go to Tools on the top toolbar and choose Refresh Configuration
17. Log in and out of your register(s) onsite
18. Test the offer(s) at your POS to confirm that they are properly set up
Try testing them by ringing in two of the items you added and verifying that you see the discount amount that you entered.
If things are working well, congrats! You are ready to go live!
If you follow all the instructions above and are still having issues, reach out to skupos support to receive help with troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don’t confirm discounts with my tobacco representatives?
What happens if I don’t confirm discounts with my tobacco representatives?
The tobacco company will refuse to pay your store for any discounts you offer customers.
Or for any scan data your store provides.
Why do I need to verify if discounts are working properly?
Why do I need to verify if discounts are working properly?
If you don’t and your discounts aren’t working, you could lose money from brands.
How can I set up offers through my back-office software?
How can I set up offers through my back-office software?
Click here to learn how to set up offers in your back-office software.
Why do UPCS have to be 12 digits?
Why do UPCS have to be 12 digits?
Otherwise, discounts won’t work.
To learn more about UPCS, click here.
Why must I set up offers in my back-office software and POS?
Why must I set up offers in my back-office software and POS?
You don't.
We recommend setting up your offers on the back office software or POS.
Why? If you set it up in two places it might duplicate the discounts set up and therefore not work.
Why do Altria and RJR get to decide what discounts are offered to me?
Why do Altria and RJR get to decide what discounts are offered to me?
As the brand(s) funding offers they get to decide which store(s) qualify for offers.
We’ve heard that sometimes the state your store(s) are, the data you provide brands, where you place the products in your store, and your distribution of their products can influence their decisions.
Talk to your tobacco sales representative to learn more!