Endcap and Feature Display Compliance Audit

Audit of endcap and feature display setups covering corporate planogram compliance, price sign accuracy, promotional signage currency, product depth, and adjacency standards. Ensures merchandising meets corporate guidelines and applicable safety requirements.

Audit Scope and Setup

• Store number and location
  Enter the store number and physical location (e.g., Store #0412 — Main Ave, Springfield).
• Audit date and time
  Record the date and time the audit begins.
• Auditor name and role
  Enter the full name and title of the person conducting the audit (e.g., District Manager, Store Manager).
• Number of endcap and feature display locations audited
  Total count of distinct endcap or feature display positions included in this audit.
• Current corporate planogram version confirmed on hand
  Verify the auditor has the current approved planogram version (print or digital) for each display being audited.

Planogram and Merchandising Compliance

• Display is set to the current approved corporate planogram
  Confirm the SKU assortment, shelf positions, and fixture configuration match the approved planogram exactly. Any deviation is a non-conformance.
• Product facings meet planogram minimum facing count
  Each SKU must have the minimum number of facings specified on the planogram. Underfacing reduces visual impact and sales velocity.
• Product depth (fill level) — shelves filled to planogram depth
  Assess whether shelves are filled to the planogram-specified depth. Select the condition that best describes the display.
• Product adjacency standards met (correct categories/brands adjacent)
  Confirm that adjacent products on and around the endcap match the adjacency requirements in the planogram (e.g., no competing brand placed in a vendor-funded endcap).
• No unauthorized or off-plan SKUs present on the display
  Check that no products outside the approved planogram have been placed on the endcap or feature display. Unauthorized SKUs are a non-conformance.

Price Sign Accuracy

• Every SKU on the display has a posted price sign
  No product should be displayed without a corresponding price sign. Missing price signs are a critical non-conformance and may violate state pricing accuracy regulations.
• Posted price matches POS system / current ad price
  Scan or verify at least one unit per SKU to confirm the shelf price matches the POS ring price. Discrepancies are a critical non-conformance.
• Price signs are legible, undamaged, and correctly positioned under the product
  Signs must be readable from a standing customer position, free of tears or fading, and placed directly below or adjacent to the product they reference.
• Price sign format complies with corporate standard (font, color, size)
  Confirm signs use the approved corporate price sign template. Handwritten or non-standard signs are a non-conformance unless explicitly authorized.

Promotional Signage Currency and Accuracy

• All promotional signs reflect the current active promotion period
  Check the effective dates on all promotional signs. Any sign with an expired date range is a non-conformance and must be removed immediately.
• Promotional sign messaging matches the approved corporate promotional brief
  Verify that the offer (e.g., 'Buy 2 Get 1 Free', '25% Off') exactly matches the approved promotional brief or circular. Unauthorized modifications are a non-conformance.
• No expired or prior-period promotional signs remain on or near the display
  Inspect the display and surrounding area for any leftover signs from previous promotions. Expired signs must be removed and disposed of per corporate signage policy.
• Vendor-supplied promotional materials are approved and on the authorized vendor list
  Any vendor-provided POP materials (banners, shelf talkers, wobblers) must appear on the current authorized vendor display list. Unapproved materials must be removed.

Display Fixture Condition and Structural Integrity

• Fixture is structurally stable — no wobble, lean, or unsecured components
  Push gently on the fixture to test stability. Any wobble, lean, or loose shelving is a critical safety deficiency. Remove product and take fixture out of service until repaired.
• Fixture height does not obstruct sightlines or exceed store maximum display height policy
  Confirm the display does not exceed the store's maximum approved height (typically 60–72 inches for freestanding endcaps). Excessive height creates tip-over and visibility hazards.
• Fixture surfaces are clean, free of damage, sharp edges, or protruding hardware
  Inspect shelves, uprights, and base for cracks, sharp edges, or protruding screws/bolts that could injure customers or associates. Deficiencies must be corrected before restocking.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Aisle Access

• Aisle width adjacent to display meets minimum 28-inch clear aisle requirement (OSHA 1910.22(b))
  Measure or estimate the clear aisle width on both sides of the endcap. Display overhangs, stacked product, or fixtures encroaching on the aisle below 28 inches are a critical safety deficiency.
• Display does not obstruct emergency exit, fire extinguisher, or sprinkler head access (NFPA 1 / OSHA 1910.37)
  Confirm no part of the display or its product overhang blocks an emergency exit path, fire extinguisher, AED, or sprinkler head. This is a critical life-safety deficiency requiring immediate correction.
• Display area floor is clean, dry, and free of trip hazards (spills, debris, empty pallets)
  Inspect the floor immediately around the display. Wet floors, cardboard debris, or empty pallets left in the aisle are slip/trip hazards per OSHA 1910.22(a).