Buy Down Deals
Buy Down Deals
A Buy Down is a manufacturer-funded price reduction on a specific item. When a buy-down deal is active, the customer pays a lower price at the register, and the manufacturer reimburses your store for the difference.
Navigate to: Sidebar → Price Book → Altria Pricing → Select Store → Buy Down tab
How Buy Downs Work
- Altria publishes buy-down deals for specific products (e.g., Marlboro, Copenhagen).
- CStoreiQ syncs these deals and displays them in the Buy Down tab.
- When a customer purchases a qualifying item, the POS automatically applies the reduced price.
- The manufacturer reimburses the store for the discount amount.
Table Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Which manufacturer is funding the deal (e.g., PM USA, USSTC). |
| Price Group | The price group this deal applies to. |
| Item Count | Number of items included in this buy-down deal. |
| Buy Down Amount | The dollar amount the manufacturer is subsidizing per unit. |
| Effective Date | When the deal starts. |
| End Date | When the deal expires. |
| Status | Active or Expired. |
FAQ
Q: Can I modify a buy-down deal?
A: Yes. Buy-down deals are set by the manufacturer. CStoreiQ displays them as-is. If you make changes, you would be deviating from the contract.
Q: What happens when a deal expires?
A: Expired deals remain visible in the table for reference. You can renew the deal or delete it.
Q: The deal isn't applying at the register. What should I check?
A: Verify that the deal status is Active, the item UPC matches, and the store's Altria Settings (RCN, API consent) are correctly configured.