Step-by-Step Process
Go to C-Store Essentials Web Account
You can access C-Store Essentials by clicking here or going to https://secure.cstorepro.com
Click the “Forgot Password” button if you need help resetting your password
Start Creating a Promotion
On the left side of the screen, click on Price Book
Next click on Promotion
Enter Promotion Details
To begin adding the new promotion, click on the “+” button or “Add New” to start creating a promotion
Fill out the following fields:
Promotion Name
Discount (Promotion) Type
Discount Value
Click Next to proceed
💡 Note: The discount types are as follows:
Total Price After Discount: Enter the total retail price of the promotion
For example, if the promo is “2 for $3,” input 3.00 (without the $ sign)
Percent (%) Off Total Price: Enter the percentage discount
For example, for a 20% discount, input 20 (without the % sign)
Amount ($) Off the Total Price: Enter the dollar amount discounted.
For example, for a $0.50 discount, input 0.50 (without the $ sign)
Create a New Promotions List
After clicking Next, enter the List name in the New List Name field
You will also have the option to use an existing list if needed
✅ Note: For new list, we can search items by price dept, scan code, name or Price group. If adding items, select add all or select items one by one to add the items to the promo list.
Configure Promotion Settings
Set the following:
Promotion Start Date and End Date
Click Finish to save the promotion
✅ Note: “Number of Item” is the quantity the customer needs to buy to get the promotion (i.e. if promo is 2 for 3 dollars, enter 2 as the quantity)
Send the Promotion to the point-of-sale
On the left side of the screen, click on Price Book
Next click on Send to POS
Click on Send All Item Changes to apply the promotion to your Point-of-Sale system
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of discounts can I create?
What types of discounts can I create?
You can create the following types of discounts:
Total Price After Discount: Set a fixed price for multiple items (e.g., 2 for $3)
Percent (%) Off Total Price: Apply a percentage discount (e.g., 20% off)
Amount ($) Off Total Price: Deduct a fixed dollar amount (e.g., $0.50 off)
How do I add items to the promotion?
How do I add items to the promotion?
You can either create a new promo list by searching for items using filters (price department, scan code, etc.) or use an existing promo list
What is the “Number of Items” field used for?
What is the “Number of Items” field used for?
This specifies the quantity a customer must purchase to qualify for the promotion.
For example, if the promotion is “2 for $3,” input 2 in this field
Do I need to send the promotion to the POS manually?
Do I need to send the promotion to the POS manually?
Yes, after creating the promotion, you must navigate to Price Book > Send to POS and click on Send Promotion to apply the changes in your POS system
Can I edit a promotion after creating it?
Can I edit a promotion after creating it?
Yes, you can modify the promotion details by accessing the Promotion section in your Price Book.