Grocery Store Planogram Reset Verification

Inspection template for verifying grocery store planogram reset completion, including shelf placement, facing counts, label accuracy, and reset readiness.

Inspection Setup and Scope

• Reset area and planogram version identified
  Record the department, aisle, bay, fixture, and approved planogram version or reset date being verified.
• Inspection scope matches completed reset work
  Confirm the inspection covers the intended reset area and all adjacent sections affected by the change.
• Reset materials and reference planogram available
  Approved planogram, shelf labels, and any reset instructions are available for comparison during the audit.
• Inspection date and inspector recorded
  Capture the date and time the verification was completed.

Planogram Layout and Product Placement

• Product placement matches approved planogram
  Verify each SKU is placed in the correct bay, shelf, and position according to the approved planogram.
• Shelf sequence and adjacency are correct
  Confirm product order, adjacency, and category grouping match the reset plan and do not create misplaced items.
• Out-of-place or leftover product removed
  No discontinued, excess, or unrelated items remain in the reset section.
• Shelf condition supports correct merchandising
  Shelves, dividers, and fixtures are positioned to support the approved layout without blocking product visibility or access.

Facing Counts and Shelf Presentation

• Facing count matches planogram requirement
  Enter the observed facing count for the audited section and compare it to the required count.
• Front-facing product presentation is consistent
  Products are front-faced, aligned, and presented consistently across the reset area.
• Shelf gaps are within acceptable tolerance
  Excessive voids, missing facings, or uneven presentation are not present beyond the expected reset condition.
• Price and promotional shelf strips are aligned
  Shelf strips, promotional tags, and edge labels are straight, secure, and aligned with the correct product positions.

Label Accuracy and Signage

• Shelf labels match the product on the shelf
  Verify each shelf tag, label, or sign corresponds to the correct SKU, size, and package type.
• Pricing and promotional messaging are accurate
  Verify posted price, sale messaging, and promotional callouts match the approved store signage and current promotion.
• Label placement is legible and secure
  Shelf labels are readable, properly oriented, and securely attached without curling, tearing, or falling off.
• Labeling exceptions documented
  Record any mismatched, missing, damaged, or duplicate labels found during the audit.

Reset Completion, Exceptions, and Close-Out

• Reset area is fully completed and ready for trade
  The reset section is complete, shoppable, and ready for customer traffic without open work remaining.
• Deficiencies documented with corrective action
  List any deficiencies, non-conformances, and corrective actions required to close the reset.
• Follow-up owner and due date assigned
  Identify the person or role responsible for corrections and the target completion date.