Promotions Overview
Promotions Overview
The Promotions section in CStoreiQ is where you create and manage your store's own promotional deals — including price groups, combo deals, mix & match offers, and loyalty pricing.
Navigate to: Sidebar → Price Book → Promotions
The 4 Tabs
| Tab | What It Does | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion Group | Group items together for promotional pricing. This is the foundation for most deals. | Create Promotion Group Article |
| Combo Deals | Create "buy X + Y together for $Z" type deals across different product categories. | Combo Deals article |
| Mix Match | Set up "buy N for $X" deals within a single product group. | Mix & Match article |
| Loyalty | Create loyalty-based pricing that requires customer opt-in at the pinpad. | Loyalty Deals article |
Quick Reference: Deal Types Comparison
| Deal Type | Example | Funded By | Customer Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combo Deal | "Buy a coffee + pastry for $3.99" | Store | Buy both items |
| Mix & Match | "Buy any 2 energy drinks for $5" | Store or Co-funded | Buy required quantity |
| Loyalty | "Marlboro $1 off with loyalty" | Store or Manufacturer | Opt in at pinpad |
| Altria Buy Down | "Copenhagen $0.50 off per can" | Altria | None — automatic |
| Altria Multipack | "Buy 2 Marlboro for $12" | Altria | Buy required quantity |
Promotions vs. Altria Pricing
If a deal is manufacturer-funded by Altria, you'll find it under Altria Pricing (not Promotions). The Promotions section is for deals your store creates and controls.