Where
We submit sales reports to Luminate (formerly SoundScan/MRC Data) for the Billboard Charts in North America, Official Charts in the UK/Ireland, ARIA Charts in Australia, and The Official New Zealand Music Charts.
When
Fresh sales information is delivered daily, shortly after midnight UTC, and most charts run on a Friday through Thursday schedule. However, If you're reporting physical sales in North America, you'll want to note that the US physical week is Tuesday through Monday. This means you'll need to mark your pre-orders and first day sales as shipped before the first Tuesday after the album's release.