Hair Care Aisle Planogram Compliance Audit

Inspection template for verifying shampoo, conditioner, treatment, and styling product placement against the approved hair care planogram, including regimen co-location, shelf execution, pricing, signage, and aisle safety/housekeeping.

Audit Setup and Scope

• Approved hair care planogram is available for the audit
  Confirm the current approved planogram or reset guide is on hand and matches the store location being audited.
• Audit area and bay range documented
  Record the aisle, bay, fixture number, or section covered by this inspection.
• Audit date and time recorded
  Capture when the inspection was performed.
• Audit scope includes shampoo, conditioner, treatment, and styling sets
  Verify the audit covers the intended hair care categories and adjacent regimen sets.
• Current reset or changeover status noted
  Document whether the aisle is fully reset, partially reset, or not yet reset.

Planogram and Regimen Placement

• Shampoo products are placed in the approved planogram location
  Check that shampoo SKUs are in the correct section, shelf, and sequence per the planogram.
• Conditioner products are placed in the approved planogram location
  Check that conditioner SKUs are in the correct section, shelf, and sequence per the planogram.
• Treatment products are placed in the approved planogram location
  Verify masks, leave-in treatments, and repair products are positioned according to the approved layout.
• Styling products are placed in the approved planogram location
  Verify gels, sprays, creams, mousses, and related styling products are in the correct planogram section.
• Regimen families are co-located correctly
  Assess whether shampoo, conditioner, treatment, and styling products from the same regimen or brand family are grouped together as intended.

Shelf Labels, Pricing, and Signage

• Shelf labels match the product facing above them
  Confirm shelf tags, labels, and product descriptions correspond to the correct SKU and placement.
• Shelf prices are accurate and current
  Verify posted prices match the current system or promotional price for the displayed products.
• Promotional signage is present, current, and correctly placed
  Check that any feature, promo, or brand signage is accurate and located where shoppers can clearly see it.
• Out-of-stock or discontinued items are clearly identified
  Confirm unavailable items are marked or removed according to store procedure to avoid shopper confusion.
• Shelf tag and signage issues documented
  Record any mismatched labels, missing tags, pricing errors, or signage defects found during the audit.

Merchandising Execution and Stock Condition

• Product facings match the approved minimum
  Enter the observed number of facings for the audited set and confirm it meets the minimum required by the planogram.
• Products are fronted and aligned on shelf
  Verify bottles, tubes, and cartons are neatly faced forward and aligned to the shelf edge.
• Shelf stock is orderly with no mixed or misplaced SKUs
  Check for stray items, mixed brands, incorrect variants, or products placed in the wrong segment.
• Damaged, leaking, or expired product removed from display
  Confirm damaged, leaking, or expired items are not left on shelf or in the display.
• Backstock or replenishment need noted
  Capture whether the aisle needs replenishment or backstock support.

Aisle Safety, Access, and Housekeeping

• Aisle is clear of obstructions and safe for customer access
  Verify the aisle is open, walkable, and free of carts, boxes, spills, or blocked access.
• Floor area is clean and free of debris or spills
  Check for debris, residue, liquid, or other housekeeping issues that could affect safety or presentation.
• Fixtures, shelves, and dividers are intact and stable
  Confirm shelving, brackets, and dividers are secure and not damaged or leaning.
• Any safety or access deficiency documented
  Record any safety-related non-conformance observed in the aisle, including blocked access or fixture damage.