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Run: New Store Opening Readiness Punch List

Use this New Store Opening Readiness Punch List to verify fixtures, signage, inventory, systems, and associate readiness before opening day. It helps you cat...

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Inspection Details

Store name and location confirmed

Enter the store name, address, and opening date for this inspection.

Inspection date and time recorded

Record when the readiness walk-through was completed.

Inspector and opening leader identified

Enter the names and roles of the inspector and opening leader or project lead.

Open items from prior punch list reviewed

Confirm whether any previously identified deficiencies were reviewed before this inspection.

Yes No N/A

Photos captured for unresolved deficiencies

Confirm whether photo evidence was captured for any unresolved items.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Fixture Installation and Store Build-Out

All permanent fixtures installed and secured critical (required)

Verify gondolas, shelving, counters, endcaps, and other permanent fixtures are fully installed, level, and secured.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Fixtures free of visible damage and installation defects critical (required)

Check for missing hardware, exposed sharp edges, instability, or visible damage that could create a safety or operational deficiency.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Merchandising fixtures aligned to approved planogram

Confirm fixture placement matches the approved layout and does not block customer circulation, exits, or accessible routes.

Yes No N/A

Checkout counters and service desks operationally ready

Verify counters, bagging areas, and service desks are installed, clean, and ready for use.

Yes No N/A

Backroom storage fixtures installed and labeled

Confirm storage racks, bins, and receiving fixtures are installed and labeled for efficient inventory handling.

Yes No N/A

Signage, Wayfinding, and Customer Communication

Exterior store signage installed and visible critical (required)

Verify primary exterior signage is installed, illuminated if applicable, and visible from the customer approach.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Required safety and emergency signage posted critical (required)

Confirm exit signs, occupancy notices, emergency instructions, and other required safety postings are in place and legible.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Department and aisle signage installed correctly

Verify department headers, aisle markers, and directional signs are installed in the correct locations and match the store layout.

Yes No N/A

Promotional and opening-day signage approved and current

Confirm all promotional signs, grand opening messaging, and price communication are current, approved, and not outdated.

Yes No N/A

Accessibility and wayfinding signage unobstructed

Check that accessible route markers, restrooms, fitting rooms, and service signage are visible and not blocked by product or fixtures.

Yes No N/A

Department Inventory and Merchandising Readiness

Core opening inventory received and staged critical (required)

Confirm opening inventory has been received, counted, and staged for each department according to the opening plan.

Yes No N/A

Shelves, pegs, and display areas stocked to opening minimums critical (required)

Verify departments have sufficient product on shelves and displays to support opening-day sales and presentation standards.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Merchandise organized by department and category

Confirm product is sorted, labeled, and placed in the correct department locations without mixed or misplaced stock.

Yes No N/A

Price tags and shelf labels match displayed merchandise

Check that shelf tags, labels, and promotional pricing match the product on display and are legible.

Yes No N/A

Backstock and reserve inventory stored safely critical (required)

Verify reserve inventory is stored in designated areas, stacked safely, and does not block access, exits, or equipment.

Yes No N/A

Department presentation meets opening standards

Rate the overall presentation readiness of each department, including cleanliness, organization, and visual merchandising.

Technology Systems and Equipment Testing

POS terminals power on and process test transaction critical (required)

Verify point-of-sale terminals boot correctly and complete a successful test transaction.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Payment devices and receipt printers function correctly critical (required)

Confirm card readers, contactless payment devices, and receipt printers are connected and operating without error.

Yes No N/A

Network, Wi-Fi, and back-office systems operational critical (required)

Verify store network connectivity, Wi-Fi coverage, and back-office access are functioning for opening operations.

Yes No N/A

Security, alarm, and camera systems tested critical (required)

Confirm alarm panels, intrusion systems, and cameras are powered, recording, and tested per site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Equipment exceptions documented and assigned

List any technology or equipment issues that remain open, including owner, corrective action, and target completion date.

Associate Orientation and Opening Team Readiness

All scheduled associates completed orientation critical (required)

Confirm required orientation has been completed for all associates scheduled to work opening day.

Yes No N/A

Roles, responsibilities, and escalation contacts communicated

Verify associates understand opening-day roles, who to contact for issues, and the escalation process for deficiencies.

Yes No N/A

Safety procedures reviewed with opening team critical (required)

Confirm the team has been briefed on emergency exits, incident reporting, PPE expectations, and store-specific safety procedures.

Yes No N/A

Training sign-off records available

Verify training or orientation sign-off records are available for review and stored with opening documentation.

Yes No N/A

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