Run Seasonal Department Setup Compliance Audit — Free

Audit Scope and Reset Status

Department and seasonal zone identified

Record the department name, seasonal zone, and reset area being audited.

Reset phase matches planned schedule

Verify the area is at the expected stage of the seasonal transition.

Current planogram or reset guide available on site critical (required)

Confirm the team has the current approved planogram, fixture map, or reset guide available for reference.

Yes No N/A

Planogram and Merchandising Compliance

Product placement matches approved planogram critical (required)

Check that major product groups, shelf positions, and feature locations match the current planogram.

Yes No N/A

Required seasonal facings are present critical (required)

Verify that required facings for seasonal items are present and not under-set.

Yes No N/A

Out-of-plan items removed from seasonal set

Confirm discontinued, off-season, or non-approved items have been removed from the seasonal display area.

Yes No N/A

Adjacency standards maintained

Verify adjacent categories, brands, or promotional groupings follow the approved adjacency rules.

Yes No N/A

Shelf labels and signage align with merchandise placement

Check that shelf tags, section headers, and promotional signs are placed at the correct product locations.

Yes No N/A

Fixture Placement and Display Standards

Fixtures placed according to reset map critical (required)

Verify gondolas, tables, racks, bins, and feature fixtures are positioned per the approved layout.

Yes No N/A

Fixtures stable, level, and not obstructing aisles critical (required)

Check that fixtures are stable, level, and do not create trip hazards or block customer or emergency paths.

Yes No N/A

Display heights and product presentation are consistent

Confirm display heights, stack limits, and presentation standards are consistent across the seasonal area.

Yes No N/A

Fixture condition acceptable for customer-facing use

Rate the condition of fixtures, shelves, and display hardware used in the seasonal set.

Pricing, Tags, and Signage Accuracy

Price tags match current POS pricing critical (required)

Check that shelf tags, hang tags, and display prices match the current point-of-sale price.

Yes No N/A

Promotional signs show correct dates and offer details critical (required)

Verify promotional messaging, event dates, and offer terms are accurate and active.

Yes No N/A

Price integrity exceptions documented

Confirm any mismatched or missing tags were documented and escalated for correction.

Yes No N/A

Signage is visible, legible, and properly placed

Check that signs are not blocked, faded, torn, or placed in a way that confuses customers.

Yes No N/A

Inventory Push and Stock Readiness

Backstock pushed to sales floor as required critical (required)

Verify available seasonal inventory has been moved from backroom storage to the selling area per the reset plan.

Yes No N/A

Empty shelf gaps addressed or documented

Confirm shelf gaps are either filled, explained by inventory constraints, or documented for replenishment.

Yes No N/A

Overstock stored in designated location

Check that excess inventory is staged in the correct backroom or reserve location and not blocking access.

Yes No N/A

Seasonal replenishment quantities recorded

Record the number of cases, units, or cartons still pending floor placement.

Safety, Housekeeping, and Exit Access

Aisles, exits, and emergency paths remain clear critical (required)

Confirm customer aisles, exit routes, and emergency access paths are unobstructed.

Yes No N/A

Trip hazards removed from seasonal area critical (required)

Check for loose packaging, cords, unstable displays, or floor debris that could create a trip hazard.

Yes No N/A

Area clean and free of reset debris

Verify the department is free of cardboard, shrink wrap, broken pallets, and other reset debris.

Yes No N/A

Safety issues escalated to store leadership

Confirm any safety deficiency or non-conformance was escalated for immediate correction.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Seasonal Department Setup Compliance Audit

Audit Scope and Reset Status

Planogram and Merchandising Compliance

Fixture Placement and Display Standards

Pricing, Tags, and Signage Accuracy

Inventory Push and Stock Readiness

Safety, Housekeeping, and Exit Access

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