Run Cosmetics Department Planogram Compliance Audit — Free

Audit Setup and Scope

Current approved planogram is available for the department critical (required)

Verify the latest approved planogram or reset guide is on hand and matches the department being inspected.

Yes No N/A

Audit scope matches the correct cosmetics department or bay critical (required)

Confirm the inspection covers the intended department, fixture group, or reset area.

Yes No N/A

Audit date and reset status documented

Record whether this is a weekly audit or a post-reset compliance check.

Note (optional)

Inspector verified the current merchandising standard with store leadership or planogram source

Confirm the inspector used the current approved source, not an outdated printout or prior reset guide.

Yes No N/A

SKU Placement and Product Sequence

All displayed SKUs match the current planogram critical (required)

Check that each product on the fixture is an approved SKU for that location.

Yes No N/A

Products are arranged in the correct sequence critical (required)

Verify the left-to-right or top-to-bottom product order matches the planogram exactly.

Yes No N/A

No unauthorized substitutions, duplicates, or missing items critical (required)

Confirm there are no unapproved products, duplicate facings beyond plan, or missing required items.

Yes No N/A

Product placement aligns with brand and category grouping

Verify products are grouped according to the current planogram by brand, shade family, or category as applicable.

Yes No N/A

Facings, Capacity, and Shelf Presentation

Facings match the planogram for each SKU critical (required)

Confirm the number of facings for each item matches the approved layout.

Yes No N/A

Shelf depth and product fill are consistent with the reset standard

Verify shelves are filled to the expected depth and do not show excessive gaps or overstocking.

Products are fronted, aligned, and label-forward

Check that items are neatly faced, aligned, and presented with labels visible to customers.

Yes No N/A

Shelf edges, dividers, and tray inserts are in the correct position

Verify shelf hardware and merchandising aids are installed according to the planogram.

Yes No N/A

Signage, Labels, and Pricing

Shelf labels match the current planogram and product locations critical (required)

Confirm shelf tags, labels, and product identifiers correspond to the correct SKU and position.

Yes No N/A

Promotional and brand signage is current and correctly placed

Verify all signage is authorized, current, and positioned in the correct location for the fixture.

Yes No N/A

No obsolete, damaged, or missing signage is present

Check for outdated promotional signs, torn labels, or missing identification signage.

Yes No N/A

Price communication is clear and consistent with shelf labeling

Confirm prices shown on shelf labels or signage are legible and aligned with the current merchandising setup.

Yes No N/A

Fixture Condition, Housekeeping, and Safety

Fixtures are clean, stable, and in good condition critical (required)

Inspect shelves, gondolas, endcaps, and display units for damage, instability, or visible dirt.

Yes No N/A

Aisles and customer access paths are unobstructed critical (required)

Confirm the department is free of boxes, carts, or display obstructions that block customer movement.

Yes No N/A

Merchandise is free of spills, dust, or visible damage

Check product packaging and display surfaces for contamination, leakage, or damage.

Yes No N/A

Display area meets store housekeeping expectations

Verify the area is tidy, organized, and ready for customer shopping.

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Run: Cosmetics Department Planogram Compliance Audit

Audit Setup and Scope

SKU Placement and Product Sequence

Facings, Capacity, and Shelf Presentation

Signage, Labels, and Pricing

Fixture Condition, Housekeeping, and Safety

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