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Audit Scope and Planogram Reference

Store, department, bay, or fixture identified

Record the exact location being audited, including store name/number, department, bay, endcap, or fixture ID.

Approved planogram or reset guide available for comparison critical (required)

Verify the current approved planogram, reset packet, or merchandising guide is available and matches the audit area.

Yes No N/A

Planogram version or effective date recorded

Capture the planogram version, effective date, or revision identifier used for the audit.

Audit date and inspector name recorded

Document when the inspection was completed and who performed it.

Audit scope matches the intended fixture or category

Confirm the audit covers the correct product category and display area for this planogram.

Yes No N/A

Product Placement and Sequencing

Products placed in the correct planogram sequence critical (required)

Verify SKUs are arranged in the approved left-to-right or top-to-bottom sequence shown on the planogram.

Yes No N/A

Correct SKU assortment present critical (required)

Confirm all required SKUs are present and no unapproved items are substituted in the set.

Yes No N/A

Out-of-plan products removed from the fixture

Check that discontinued, misplaced, or unauthorized products are not occupying planogram space.

Yes No N/A

Product placement matches shelf, peg, or hook location

Verify each SKU is located in the correct shelf position, peg, hook, or bin as specified by the planogram.

Yes No N/A

Shelf labels or shelf strips align to the correct product

Confirm shelf tags, strips, or label holders correspond to the product directly above or below them.

Yes No N/A

Facings, Stock Levels, and Shelf Presentation

Required facings match the approved planogram critical (required)

Verify the number of facings for each SKU matches the approved merchandising standard.

Yes No N/A

Shelf stock is full enough to maintain presentation standards

Rate whether shelf stock supports a full, balanced presentation without excessive gaps.

Products are fronted and aligned

Check that all visible products are faced forward, aligned, and neatly presented.

Yes No N/A

Shelf gaps are within acceptable limits

Confirm gaps, holes, or voids do not exceed the acceptable merchandising standard for the category.

Yes No N/A

Damaged or crushed packaging removed from display

Verify damaged, torn, leaking, or crushed packages are not left on the shelf or display.

Yes No N/A

Pricing, Signage, and Promotional Execution

Price labels are present and readable critical (required)

Confirm each displayed product has a visible, legible price label or ticket.

Yes No N/A

Displayed price matches the current system or advertised price critical (required)

Verify shelf pricing matches the current POS, ad, or promotional price in effect.

Yes No N/A

Promotional signage is correct and in the approved location

Check that sale signs, feature cards, wobblers, or shelf talkers match the approved promotion and are placed correctly.

Yes No N/A

Signage is current and not expired

Confirm no outdated, expired, or conflicting promotional signs remain in the audit area.

Yes No N/A

Brand blocking and promotional callouts are consistent with the planogram

Verify brand blocks, feature callouts, and promotional emphasis follow the approved merchandising strategy.

Yes No N/A

Condition, Housekeeping, and Final Sign-Off

Fixture, shelves, and dividers are clean and in good condition

Check for dust, spills, debris, broken shelf hardware, or damaged dividers affecting presentation.

Yes No N/A

Obstructions do not block customer access or product visibility critical (required)

Verify displays, carts, cartons, or other obstructions are not blocking the fixture or hiding product.

Yes No N/A

Photos captured for key deficiencies or exceptions

Attach photos showing any non-conformance, missing product, incorrect signage, or other exceptions.

Note (optional)

Corrective actions documented for all failed items

Summarize the corrective actions needed, responsible owner, and target completion date for any deficiencies found.

Inspector signature

Inspector sign-off confirming the audit findings are accurate.

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Run: Retail Planogram Compliance Audit - Packaged Consumer Goods

Audit Scope and Planogram Reference

Product Placement and Sequencing

Facings, Stock Levels, and Shelf Presentation

Pricing, Signage, and Promotional Execution

Condition, Housekeeping, and Final Sign-Off

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