Overview

"Spend X Save Amount" promotions encourage customers to buy more by giving discounts once they reach specific spending thresholds. These promotions are particularly effective for:

• Boosting average order value

• Clearing seasonal inventory

• Encouraging customers to purchase complementary items

Example: "Spend $100, get $20 off" or "Spend $500, save 15%"

How Does It Work in iVendNext?

These promotions automatically apply when a customer's cart meets or exceeds your set spending threshold. The discount can be either:

• A fixed amount (e.g., $20 off)

• A percentage (e.g., 10% off total)

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Access Promotion Creation

Navigate to:
Home > Retail > Items and Pricing > Promotions > Add Promotion

2. Configure Basic Settings

• Promotion Type: Select "Bonus Buy Promotion"

• Name: "Summer Spend & Save"

• Description: "Spend $100, save $15"

• Active: Check to enable immediately

3. Set Spend Threshold (Buy Side)

• Minimum Bill Amount: $100 (or your chosen threshold)

• Leave other Buy Side fields blank for spend-based promotions

4. Define Discount (Get Side)

• Discount Type: Percentage or Fixed Amount

• Discount Value: 15% or $15 (for example)

• No need to specify items - applies to entire cart

5. Refine Promotion Rules

• Duration: Set start/end dates if time-sensitive

• Stores: Select applicable locations

• Exclusions: Block certain products/categories if needed

Advanced Configuration Options

Tiered Discounts

Create multiple thresholds for increased savings:

1. Spend $100 → 10% off

2. Spend $200 → 15% off

3. Spend $300 → 20% off

Idea: Set up as separate promotions with clear naming

Category-Specific Promotions

Combine with item groups for targeted offers: "Spend $50 on cosmetics, get 15% off your beauty purchase"

Best Practices for Maximum Impact

Some of the best practices are:

1. Threshold Psychology
   Set thresholds just above typical order values (e.g., if average is $90, set at $100)

2. Clear Messaging
   Use signage: "Spend $X more to save $Y!" at POS and shelves

3. Strategic Timing
   Run during:

• Holiday seasons

• End-of-quarter pushes

• New product launches

4. Performance Tracking
   Monitor:

• Lift in average order value

• Popular product combinations

• Time-of-day redemption patterns

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Here’s a quick look at some common issues you might run into.

Promotion Not Applying? 

✔ Verify cart total meets exact threshold
✔ Check active dates/times
✔ Confirm no conflicting promotions

Discount Calculating Incorrectly?
✔ Double-check percentage vs. fixed amount setting
✔ Review exclusion rules
✔ Test with different product combinations

Real-World Success Story

A retail clothing store runs: 

"Spend $200, save 20% during Black Friday"

Results:

• Increase in average order value

• Higher conversion rate

• Cleared winter coat inventory