Topics Covered
Before offers go live
Sign up for Scan Data
Click here to connect with our sales team to purchase Engage.
2. Once signed up, enroll in programs
Scan Data Programs
3. Stock up on promoted products
Review the details of each upcoming promotion, including the UPCs of all of the products included in the promotion.
Make sure that these UPCs are well stocked in your location and that your POS is set up with the correct UPCs.
Are you missing products or not stocked up for an upcoming offer?
Reach out to your merchandising partner to make sure you're ready.
4. Set up discounts in your point-of-sale system
Click on your point-of-sale provider, as setting up discounts is different depending on your POS provider.
💡 Tip! Multi-unit discounts are only applicable to retailers who participate in Altria offers and receive Altria’s approval to participate in those offers.
5. Link your bank account to your Skupos dashboard
Click here to learn how to connect your bank account.
Why do you need to do this? So we can send you the reimbursements you earn for running promotions each month.
6. Go live with programs!
Programs are live
For Scan programs, this is when your transactions at your point of sale qualify your store for reimbursements from brands.
7. Check your dashboard weekly
This should be done to confirm that your Sync is online.
In the example below, this store is not live in (5) of their stores for scan data or (3) of their stores for scan data. Meaning none of their sites are online.
In the example below, this store is live in (21) of their (22) stores for scan data/Engage. Meaning (1) of this retailer’s stores is offline.
If you have a store or stores that are offline, click on the link for tips on how to get back online, based on how you set up your offers.
8. Confirm that your cashiers are asking every customer to enter their phone number at the point of sale
If consumers don’t enter their phone numbers you won’t receive maximum funds and your customers won’t receive discounts
Suggested Script?
“Please enter your phone number to unlock savings.”
Programs ended
9. Receive monthly payments in your Skupos Dashboard
Click here to learn how to move money from your dashboard to your bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any tips on how to use my Skupos Dashboard?
Any tips on how to use my Skupos Dashboard?
Yes!
Click here to learn how to use your Skupos Dashboard.
Why Should I Purchase Scan Data?
Why Should I Purchase Scan Data?
With this solution, Skupos processes your data, enabling tobacco providers to compensate you for it.
This means more earnings for your store!
What is a Scan Rebate Program?
What is a Scan Rebate Program?
Scan data programs enable you to receive rebate payments by scanning products you already sell and enable you to offer brand-funded discounts.
Examples of these programs include but are not limited to the Altria Digital Trade Program, RMSC Retail Scan Data Program, and ITG Scan Data Reporting Program.
Why is there a separate process for setting up offers for tobacco brands?
Why is there a separate process for setting up offers for tobacco brands?
Tobacco organizations have strict regulations they have to follow, so they require a separate process.
What if I want to change my enrollment status?
What if I want to change my enrollment status?
Click here to learn how to review and/or edit your engage enrollment status.
Any tips for how we can increase the amount of money our store earns monthly?
Any tips for how we can increase the amount of money our store earns monthly?
Yes!
Click here to learn how to earn more in monthly reimbursements.
Any tips for how to get Skupos Sync back online?
Any tips for how to get Skupos Sync back online?
Click here for additional tips on how to make sure Sync is online.
Remember, if Sync is online, your store is able to receive reimbursements from brands for your scan data and / or promotions.