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Run: Retail Holiday Pre-Holiday Setup Walk

Use this pre-holiday retail walk to confirm signage, promotions, stock, staffing, and checkout are ready before peak traffic hits. Catch issues early and kee...

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Holiday Signage and Visual Merchandising

Primary holiday signage is installed and visible critical (required)

Check entrance, aisle, and endcap signage for correct placement and clear visibility.

Yes No N/A

Promotional pricing and offer details are accurate critical (required)

Verify all sale tags, promotional messages, and offer dates match the approved holiday plan.

Yes No N/A

Seasonal displays are neat and aligned to brand standards

Inspect display presentation, spacing, and overall appearance for consistency and cleanliness.

Holiday signage is free of damage or missing components

Check for torn, faded, crooked, or incomplete signage that could affect customer experience.

Yes No N/A

Promo Grids and Feature Execution

Promo grid matches the approved holiday plan critical (required)

Confirm featured products, placement, and quantities align with the current promotional grid.

Yes No N/A

Featured items are in stock and properly faced critical (required)

Check that promoted items are available, front-faced, and easy for customers to shop.

Yes No N/A

Endcaps and feature tables are fully set

Verify holiday endcaps, tables, and secondary displays are complete and organized.

Promotional materials are current and approved

Ensure only current holiday promotional materials are displayed and outdated materials are removed.

Yes No N/A

Inventory Readiness

High-demand holiday items are sufficiently stocked critical (required)

Review key seasonal and promotional items for adequate on-hand inventory.

Yes No N/A

Backroom and stockroom are organized for replenishment

Confirm inventory is labeled, accessible, and ready for fast restocking during peak traffic.

Out-of-stock risks have been identified

Document any items at risk of selling out and note escalation or replenishment actions.

Receiving area is clear for holiday deliveries

Check that the receiving area can support increased shipment volume and is free of obstructions.

Yes No N/A

Staffing and Schedule Readiness

Holiday staffing schedule is posted and communicated critical (required)

Verify the schedule is available to the team and reflects holiday coverage needs.

Yes No N/A

Peak hours have adequate coverage critical (required)

Review opening, closing, and peak shopping periods for sufficient staffing levels.

Yes No N/A

Team members understand holiday priorities and responsibilities

Confirm associates know key tasks such as replenishment, customer support, and recovery standards.

Backup coverage plan is available for callouts

Check whether a backup plan exists for unexpected absences during the holiday period.

Yes No N/A

Gift Card and Checkout Readiness

Gift card display is stocked and visible critical (required)

Confirm gift card racks, signage, and impulse displays are full and easy to find.

Yes No N/A

Gift card activation and checkout process is working critical (required)

Verify registers can process gift card sales and activation without issues.

Yes No N/A

Checkout signage includes gift card messaging

Check that checkout-area messaging promotes gift cards and seasonal add-on purchases appropriately.

Yes No N/A

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