Step-by-Step Process
Log in to Your C-Store Essentials Web Account
Go to the PDI C-Store Essentials login page and sign in
2. Navigate to the Bulk Update Page
On the top menu, click Central Price Book
Next click on Bulk Update
3. Search for Items to Update
Use the available search criteria to find specific items
For example:
To update all items in the Soda department priced at $0.89, search by Price Groups or set a Min Price and Max Price of $0.89
4. Apply New Prices
Enter the New Price in the designated field
Click the down arrow next to the New Price field to apply changes to all selected items
To increase or decrease prices by a specific amount, use +0.10 to increase or -0.10 to decrease
5. Send Updates to Stores
Click Send to Selected Stores to apply changes to specific locations.
Click Send to All Stores to apply the changes across all stores
6. Finalizing Updates
Changes will automatically push to the registers within a few minutes
For Ruby and Sapphire point-of-sale systems, you must log off and log back in for the updates to take effect
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply price changes to a specific store?
Can I apply price changes to a specific store?
Yes, you can use the Send to Selected Stores option to update prices only at specific locations.
How do I increase all prices by a certain amount?
How do I increase all prices by a certain amount?
Use +X.XX (e.g., +0.10) to increase prices or -X.XX (e.g., -0.10) to decrease prices.
How long does it take for price updates to apply at the register?
How long does it take for price updates to apply at the register?
Updates typically apply within a few minutes
For Ruby and Sapphire sites, you must log off and log back in for the changes to take effect
Can I search for items by department?
Can I search for items by department?
Yes, you can filter by department, price groups, specific price ranges, and more
What should I do if my price updates don’t appear on the register?
What should I do if my price updates don’t appear on the register?
Verify that the update was sent successfully
If using Ruby or Sapphire, log off and back in to refresh the register