Retail Store Opening Checklist
Pre-open inspection for retail MODs — alarms, registers, merchandising standards, customer safety. Completes in 15 minutes.
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.
Built for: Retail · Apparel · Specialty Retail · Convenience
What's inside this template
Security & Systems
- Alarm disarmed without incident; logs reviewed for overnight events
- CCTV operational; date/time stamps correct
- Safe count matches yesterday's closing sheet
- Register tills counted to opening float
- WiFi, payment terminals, and POS responsive
Sales Floor
- All lights functional; signage illuminated
- Music and HVAC at brand standards
- Mannequins and displays match this week's plan-o-gram
- Sale/promo signage current and on-brand
- Floor and shelves dusted; no debris in fitting rooms
Customer Safety
- Walking surfaces dry; no trip hazards
- Emergency exits unobstructed
- Spill kit stocked and accessible
- First-aid kit within date and stocked
Team Readiness
- Schedule posted; coverage gaps addressed
- Daily sales target communicated to team
- Today's priorities and recovery zones assigned
Common use cases
Frequently asked questions
Do we run this on shift change as well?
Most retailers run a lighter mid-day version (cash recount, sales floor refresh) and a full open/close at start and end of trading day.
How does this work for multi-unit chains?
Use the same template across stores so district managers can compare scores. Customize sections with your brand-standard plan-o-grams as a separate per-store attachment.
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.