Gondola Shelf Reset Checklist — Beauty Aisle

It covers the physical reset of a beauty aisle gondola during a planogram change. Typical checklist items include stripping old product, cleaning shelves, checking level, reloading according to the new layout, and refreshing shelf tags and signage. It is meant for the in-store execution step, not for creating the planogram itself.

Use it when a beauty bay needs a full reset after a merchandising change, seasonal update, brand refresh, or assortment revision. It is also useful when a fixture has drifted from plan and needs a controlled rebuild. If you only need to swap one or two items, a lighter task list is usually enough.

A store associate, merchandiser, or department lead can run it, depending on your store process. The DRI should be the person physically responsible for the bay, with a verifier if your workflow requires a second set of eyes. For larger resets, assign one person to strip and clean, and another to verify placement and signage.

It is usually recurring on an as-needed basis rather than on a fixed daily cadence. Many stores use it weekly, monthly, or whenever a planogram update lands. If you do set recurrence, make it explicit so the reset does not become an ad hoc task that gets delayed.

Common misses include leaving old shelf tags in place, loading product before cleaning the fixture, skipping level checks, and mixing old and new facings. Another frequent issue is treating signage as optional, which creates a finished bay that still looks wrong to shoppers. A checklist keeps the sequence clear and makes each step verifiable.

Yes. You can tailor it for cosmetics, skincare, haircare, fragrance, or nail care by changing the product handling and signage steps. You can also add brand-specific verification steps, such as tester placement or promo strip installation. Keep each checklist item atomic so it stays easy to complete and audit.

A memory-based reset is faster at the start but more likely to miss shelf tags, spacing rules, or cleanup steps. This template turns the reset into a repeatable task type with clear verification steps, which is better when multiple people work the same aisle. It also makes handoff easier when the DRI changes mid-shift.

It works well alongside a planogram file, fixture map, photo reference, and store task board. If your process includes blocking or non-blocking issues, you can route out-of-stock conditions or damaged fixtures to the right follow-up task. Many teams also attach before-and-after photos for review.