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Storefront and Signage

Storefront signage is illuminated, clean, and correctly displayed critical (required)

Confirm primary store signage is visible, undamaged, and matches the current brand or tenant configuration.

Yes No N/A

Hours of operation and promotional signage are current

Check that posted hours, sale signs, and temporary notices are accurate for today's opening.

Yes No N/A

Entrance area is clean and unobstructed critical (required)

Verify doors, mats, vestibule, and entry path are free of debris, obstructions, and slip/trip hazards.

Yes No N/A

Open/closed indicators are set correctly critical (required)

Confirm door signs, gate position, and any opening indicators are set for customer access.

Yes No N/A

Exterior lighting is functioning

Check that exterior lights at the entrance and storefront are operational for visibility and safety.

Yes No N/A

Music and Atmosphere

Background music is on and at an appropriate volume

Verify music is playing if required by store policy and volume is low enough for customer conversation.

Yes No N/A

Audio source is functioning without distortion or interruption

Check that the music system, speakers, and playback device are operating normally.

Yes No N/A

Store temperature and lighting are comfortable for opening

Confirm the sales floor is adequately lit and the temperature is within the normal operating range for staff and customers.

Yes No N/A

Registers and POS Readiness

Register drawers are stocked with correct starting cash critical (required)

Confirm each open register has the assigned starting bank and the amount matches the opening procedure.

Yes No N/A

POS terminals power on and log in successfully critical (required)

Verify each required POS terminal starts correctly and the assigned user can access the system.

Yes No N/A

Barcode scanner, receipt printer, and card reader are functional critical (required)

Test checkout peripherals used for sales transactions and confirm they respond normally.

Yes No N/A

Test transaction completed successfully critical (required)

Perform a test scan or approved opening check to confirm the POS can process a sale, print a receipt, and accept payment.

Yes No N/A

Register area is organized and free of clutter

Check that counters, bags, supplies, and customer-facing checkout areas are neat and ready for service.

Yes No N/A

Merchandising and Displays

Key promotional displays are set according to plan

Verify featured displays, endcaps, and promotional fixtures match the current merchandising plan.

Yes No N/A

Shelves and tables are stocked and faced

Confirm priority merchandise is stocked, fronted, and visually aligned for opening.

Yes No N/A

Price labels and product signs are accurate critical (required)

Check that shelf tags, sale labels, and product signage match current pricing and promotions.

Yes No N/A

Damaged, expired, or out-of-place items removed from display critical (required)

Ensure any defective, expired, or misplaced items have been pulled from the sales floor before opening.

Yes No N/A

Team Brief and Opening Priorities

Opening team briefing completed critical (required)

Confirm the team has been gathered and briefed before opening.

Yes No N/A

Daily sales goals, promotions, and priorities reviewed

Verify the team understands today's targets, featured offers, and any special instructions.

Yes No N/A

Assigned roles and coverage confirmed critical (required)

Confirm cashier, floor coverage, customer service, and opening tasks are assigned.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Retail Store Opening Daily Walk

Storefront and Signage

Music and Atmosphere

Registers and POS Readiness

Merchandising and Displays

Team Brief and Opening Priorities

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