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Run: Retail Holiday Pre-Holiday Setup Walk

Use this pre-holiday retail setup walk to verify signage, promo execution, inventory, staffing, and gift card readiness before the seasonal rush. It helps st...

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Holiday Signage and Visual Merchandising

Confirm seasonal banners, window clings, aisle headers, and entrance signage are in place per plan.
Check for pricing, dates, offer language, and brand-approved wording.
Look for tears, fading, wrinkles, missing hardware, or obstructed visibility.
Verify the sign package matches the product currently displayed in each feature area.
Ensure customers can clearly identify departments, service points, and seasonal zones.
Assess overall presentation, spacing, cleanliness, and execution consistency.

Promo Grids and Feature Execution

Verify all active promotions are represented in the correct time period and sequence.
Check that each promoted SKU is on the intended fixture, table, or endcap with the expected facing count.
Confirm sale prices, bundle offers, and markdowns match the approved promotion.
Verify no empty hooks, excessive gaps, blocked access, or mixed product that could confuse customers.
Confirm reserve inventory is organized, identified by SKU or zone, and ready for replenishment.
Overall readiness of promotional execution across the sales floor.

Inventory Readiness

Check that top-selling seasonal items are available on the floor in sufficient quantity.
Confirm reserve stock exists for high-demand items and can be accessed quickly.
Record any shortages that may affect holiday selling or promotional compliance.
Verify stock is staged for efficient replenishment and easy retrieval.
Confirm the team knows which items, zones, or departments require immediate attention.
Overall readiness of inventory to support holiday traffic and promotions.

Staffing and Schedule Readiness

Verify the schedule reflects current dates, shifts, and coverage needs.
Check that labor coverage matches expected traffic patterns and task demands.
Confirm named coverage exists for cashiering, customer assistance, and merchandising recovery.
Verify managers and associates know who to contact for staffing gaps or urgent issues.
Confirm the team has been briefed on holiday priorities, service expectations, and execution standards.

Gift Card and Checkout Readiness

Confirm gift cards are presented in the correct locations and are easy for customers to find.
Check that customer-facing instructions are accurate and legible.
Verify associates can process sales, activation, and any required void or exception steps.
Confirm enough cards, sleeves, receipts, and related materials are on hand.
Overall readiness of gift card execution and checkout support.

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