Seasonal Department Setup Compliance Audit

Inspection template for verifying seasonal department changeover readiness, including planogram compliance, fixture placement, price tag accuracy, inventory push completion, adjacency standards, and basic safety and housekeeping checks during transition setup.

Audit Scope and Reset Status

• Department and seasonal zone identified
  Record the department name, seasonal zone, and reset area being audited.
• Reset phase matches planned schedule
  Verify the area is at the expected stage of the seasonal transition.
• Current planogram or reset guide available on site
  Confirm the team has the current approved planogram, fixture map, or reset guide available for reference.

Planogram and Merchandising Compliance

• Product placement matches approved planogram
  Check that major product groups, shelf positions, and feature locations match the current planogram.
• Required seasonal facings are present
  Verify that required facings for seasonal items are present and not under-set.
• Out-of-plan items removed from seasonal set
  Confirm discontinued, off-season, or non-approved items have been removed from the seasonal display area.
• Adjacency standards maintained
  Verify adjacent categories, brands, or promotional groupings follow the approved adjacency rules.
• Shelf labels and signage align with merchandise placement
  Check that shelf tags, section headers, and promotional signs are placed at the correct product locations.

Fixture Placement and Display Standards

• Fixtures placed according to reset map
  Verify gondolas, tables, racks, bins, and feature fixtures are positioned per the approved layout.
• Fixtures stable, level, and not obstructing aisles
  Check that fixtures are stable, level, and do not create trip hazards or block customer or emergency paths.
• Display heights and product presentation are consistent
  Confirm display heights, stack limits, and presentation standards are consistent across the seasonal area.
• Fixture condition acceptable for customer-facing use
  Rate the condition of fixtures, shelves, and display hardware used in the seasonal set.

Pricing, Tags, and Signage Accuracy

• Price tags match current POS pricing
  Check that shelf tags, hang tags, and display prices match the current point-of-sale price.
• Promotional signs show correct dates and offer details
  Verify promotional messaging, event dates, and offer terms are accurate and active.
• Price integrity exceptions documented
  Confirm any mismatched or missing tags were documented and escalated for correction.
• Signage is visible, legible, and properly placed
  Check that signs are not blocked, faded, torn, or placed in a way that confuses customers.

Inventory Push and Stock Readiness

• Backstock pushed to sales floor as required
  Verify available seasonal inventory has been moved from backroom storage to the selling area per the reset plan.
• Empty shelf gaps addressed or documented
  Confirm shelf gaps are either filled, explained by inventory constraints, or documented for replenishment.
• Overstock stored in designated location
  Check that excess inventory is staged in the correct backroom or reserve location and not blocking access.
• Seasonal replenishment quantities recorded
  Record the number of cases, units, or cartons still pending floor placement.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Exit Access

• Aisles, exits, and emergency paths remain clear
  Confirm customer aisles, exit routes, and emergency access paths are unobstructed.
• Trip hazards removed from seasonal area
  Check for loose packaging, cords, unstable displays, or floor debris that could create a trip hazard.
• Area clean and free of reset debris
  Verify the department is free of cardboard, shrink wrap, broken pallets, and other reset debris.
• Safety issues escalated to store leadership
  Confirm any safety deficiency or non-conformance was escalated for immediate correction.