How to format a promotion file so it can be imported into the Promotions tool
This article explains the formatting requirements for a promotion file so it can be imported in the Promotions tool
Link to the template here
Required Fields
| Column | Description |
| UPC | The barcode of the product on promo |
| Desc | The name of product on promo |
| Sale Mult | Quantity for the promotion. For single-item promotions, use 1. For mix & match promos (e.g., 2 for $4), enter 2. |
| Sale SRP | Sale price of the product. |
| Start | Promotion start date in the format YEAR-MO-DY (e.g., 2025-07-30). |
| End | Promotion end date in the format YEAR-MO-DY (e.g., 2025-08-30). |
| Type | Enter “ADP” for all promotions. |
✏️ Note - The field names in the file must match the template exactly (including spelling) to ensure a successful upload.
⚠️ Caution - Required fields cannot be blank or contain a value of 0. Any missing or zero-value data will prevent the file from uploading.
Promotion Types Supported
This import only supports these promotion types:
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Price reduction
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Buy X, get Y free
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Mix and match (e.g., 2 for $4)
✏️ Note - Percent-off discounts (e.g., 10% off) cannot be imported using this process.
Directions
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Open the Promotion Import Template - Google Sheets and select file > make a copy to edit the sheet.
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Enter the required fields.
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Download the file as .CSV.
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Follow this article for instructions on how to upload the file.
✏️ Note:
Only .CSV files can be uploaded.
✏️ Note - The uploaded file must be in .CSV format. Files in other format types cannot be uploaded.