Title Page

  • Location number and name

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Store Director

Lot and Entrance

Parking lot/Sidewalk area

  • Is the lot free of excess carts that need to be retrieved?

  • Does the lot and entrance area appear to be clean and free of debris and safety hazards?

  • Is the parking lot adequately maintained for the season..I.e well lit, properly striped, snow removed etc.?

  • Is the landscaping well maintained for the season?

  • Merchandising and signage sufficient for exterior displays?<br>

  • Are the Compare and Save signs posted?

  • List any miscellaneous comments or observations here.

  • Add any additional media here.

Location Entryway

  • Are the garbages empty and not overflowing?

  • Merchandising and signage sufficient for entryway displays? <br>Check for variety.

  • Are the Compare and Save signs posted?

  • Is the entrance area free and clean of debris and safety hazards?

  • Is there and adequate supply of carts and hand baskets?

  • Are the Kids and Mart carts clean and up to the standard?

  • List any miscellaneous comments or observations here.

  • Add any additional media here.

Restrooms

Restrooms

  • Are the restrooms clean and up to the standard?

  • Are the fixtures all working properly?

  • Is there an adequate supply of towels and tissue available?

  • List any miscellaneous comments or observations here.

  • Add any additional media here.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

  • Does the pharmacy look clean and appealing to guests?

  • List any miscellaneous comments or observations here.

  • Add any additional media here.

Checkout area

Checkout area

  • Are all unused check lanes blocked off?

  • Is the checkout service adequate for time of the day?

  • Are the employees actively engaged with the guest and promoting an additional item?

  • Are there OMI items prominently displayed and full at each check stand?

  • Are the cashiers standing at the front of the check lanes when not waiting on guests?

Self checkout

  • Are all self checkouts open?

  • Are the self checkouts being covered by an RAP attendant?

Service Counter

  • Is the staffing sufficient for the time of day?

  • Does the service counter area look clean and inviting to guests?<br>Verify that the signage is current and in good condition.

Dry cleaning

  • Is the area free of clutter and well maintained?

Cleanliness

  • Are the cleanliness and standards up to expectations?

  • List any miscellaneous comments or observations here.

  • Add any additional media here.

HBC/GM

HBC

  • Is the HBC department facing adequate?

  • Are the end caps and shadow boxes full and limited to 3 items or a theme?

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • List the number of out of stocks on this visit? List any key out of stock areas.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

GM

  • Is the GM department facing adequate?

  • Are the end caps and shadow boxes full and limited to 3 items or a theme?

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • List the number of out of stocks on this visit? List any key out of stock areas.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Natural Foods

Natural Foods

  • Is the department facing adequate?

  • Are the end caps and shadow boxes full and signed correctly?<br>Compare and save signs posted?

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Is this months push item displayed and signed?

  • List the number of out of stocks on this visit? List any key out of stock areas.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Dairy/Frozen

Dairy

  • Is the department facing adequate?

  • Are the end caps full and signed correctly?<br>Compare and save signs posted?

  • Are their cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?<br><br>Verify that there are high vis racks on every fourth door.

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • List the number of out of stocks on this visit? List any key out of stock areas.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Frozen

  • Is the department facing adequate?

  • Are the end caps full and signed correctly?<br>Compare and save signs posted?

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Are their cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?<br><br>Verify that there are high vis racks on every fourth door.

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • List the number of out of stocks on this visit? List any key out of stock areas.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Meat

Meat

  • Are all the markdown meat items off the sales floor by 10:30?

  • Does the department look full and ready for business?

  • Are the end caps full and signed correctly?<br>Compare and save signs posted?

  • Are their cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?<br><br>Verify that there are high vis racks on every fourth door.

  • Do all products appear to be fresh and rotated properly?<br>Look for any leakers or discolored meats.

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Does it appear that hair nets are being worn and food safety a priority?

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • Is there Fresh Flight fish available?

  • Does the prep room appear to be well maintained and clean? No purses or personal belongings present.

  • Is the service counter case merchandised well and looking fresh?

  • Is there a self demo in progress? Check the box for yes.

  • List the number of out of stocks on this visit? List any key out of stock areas.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Produce

Produce

  • Do all products appear to be fresh and rotated properly?

  • Are there 2 stage bananas available?

  • Is the shelf inventory adequate for the time of day?<br>List any key item out of stocks.

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Are their cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?<br><br>Verify that there are high vis racks on every fourth door.

  • Are the displays signed correctly?<br>Compare and save signs posted?

  • Do we have the citrus or other products cut and wrapped for display only?

  • Does the prep room appear to be well maintained and clean? No purses or personal belongings present.

  • Is First In First Out dating present on backroom inventory?

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • Is there a self demo in progress? Check the box for yes.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Deli

Deli

  • Are the service meats and salads fresh and inventory adequate for the time of day?

  • Is the hot case fresh and inventory adequate for the time of day?

  • Are there rotisserie chickens in the hen house?<br>If not, list the time of day in comments.

  • How many chickens at the time of review?

  • Does the prep room appear to be well maintained and clean? No purses or personal belongings present.

  • Is the non service case inventory adequate for the time of day?

  • Is the department variety adequate today?

  • Are there cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Does it appear that hair nets are being worn and food safety a priority?

  • Is the deli seating area clean and inviting to our guests?

  • Is the drink bar clean and inviting to guests?

  • Is there soup available and is it above the top of the ladle?

  • Is the daily special signed and available?

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • Is there a conversion program in place?

  • Is there a self demo in progress? Check the box for yes.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Bakery

Bakery

  • Is the shelf inventory adequate for the time of day?

  • Is there an adequate supply of decorated cakes?<br>Check for variety and bright colors.

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Are their cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?<br><br>Verify that there are high vis racks on every fourth door.

  • Is the gluten free product displayed and inventory sufficient?

  • Does the prep room appear to be well maintained and clean? No purses or personal belongings present.

  • Are the Signature items available?<br>M&M cookies & Dollar buns

  • Does it appear that hair nets are being worn and food safety a priority?

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • Is there a self demo in progress? Check the box for yes.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Floral

Floral

  • Is the shelf inventory adequate for the time of day?

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Do all products appear to be fresh and rotated properly?

  • Are their cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?

  • Does the prep room appear to be well maintained and clean? No purses or personal belongings present.

  • Is there seasonal merchandise and flowers available?

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Grocery

Aisle of values

  • Are the inventory levels adequate for the time of day?

  • Is the high bay racking appearance up to the set expectations?

  • Are the displays signed properly?

  • Is the proper season being displayed in the wall?

  • Are there cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?

  • Are the facing/blocking standards up to expectations?

  • Are the compare and save signs being used?

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Pallet drops

  • Are the pallets merchandised no higher than 60" high.

  • Are the pallet guards in place on all pallets?

  • Is there 6 feet of spacing between pallet displays.

  • Are their cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?

  • Are the compare and save signs being used?

  • Are there savings starbursts on the signs on the none advertised items?

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

End caps

  • Is this months push item on display and signed?

  • Are the displays full and signed correctly?

  • Do the shelving end caps have no more than 3 items?

  • Do the platform end caps have no more than 1 item displayed on the front?

  • Are all displayed items deviated from regular price?

  • Are the compare and save signs being used?

  • Are there cross merchandising OMI opportunities in place?<br>Are there clips strips in place?

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Interior aisles

  • Do all products appear to be rotated properly?

  • Are the facing/blocking standards up to expectations?

  • Are there new items poppers being displayed?

  • Is the condition of the DSD sections good?

  • Are there tape dispensers and directories at the end of every aisle?

  • Are there adequate cross merchandising racks in place and are they signed and full?

  • How many out of stocks on this visit? List any key items.

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Bulk foods

  • Is the proper season being displayed in the first position?

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Are all bins and displays adequately filled?

  • Are there scoops and bags available?

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Facilities

Backroom

  • Has the latest 5'S survey been updated in the past 10 days?

  • Are the inventory levels and cleanliness acceptable?

  • Is the damaged and shop back area well maintained?

  • Are there no purses or other personal belongings in the backroom?

  • Is the backdoor secured and locked?

  • Are all electrical panels and fire exits accessible?

Breakroom

  • Is the break room clean and inviting for our employees? Check the fridge as well.

  • Bulletin boards organized and up to date?

  • Are paid stickers or receipts present?

  • Are the RFG scores being posted?

  • Are the OMI scores being posted?

  • List any additional comments or observations?

General facility

  • Are the music levels at an acceptable level?

  • We're all employees you came in contact with in dress code and name tags displayed?

  • Are there any maintenance or safety concerns on this visit?

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Little Dukes/Liquor

Little Dukes

  • Are the staffing levels adequate for the time of day?

  • Is there fresh hot coffee available?

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • Is the restroom condition up to expectations?

  • Are out of stock conditions up to expectations?

  • Do all the pumps appear in working order? I.E. No bags on the pump handles.

  • Is the car wash open and operating today?

Liquor

  • Are the staffing levels adequate for the time of day?

  • Are the stock levels and facing up to expectations?

  • Is the department cleanliness up to expectations?

  • List any additional comments or observations?

  • Add any additional media here.

Store financial performance

Financial performance

  • Current QTD sales trends

  • Current YTD sales trends

  • Current QTD guest count trends

  • Current total store QTD total store labor trends

  • Current total store OT performance

  • What is the current quarter to date ELM performance

  • Are the required deadlines being met.

  • Are there RFG goals and action plans in place?

  • Is the out of stock report current?

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