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Banking

  • 1. Does the store have a copy of the current bank statement, reconciliation documented,and is account balanced?

  • 2. Does the safe fund balance to include tills and petty cash (with receipts)?

  • 3. Is the location making timely deposits daily (excluding Sundays & holidays)? Review full month or back to previous audit.

  • 4. Are disbursement vouchers valid and have supporting documentation? Does DV report match findings per Local Systems (local systems, 3 point of sale, 10 transaction extract, 5 sales check search, put in date, change disbursement from N to Y)?

  • 5. Are gift cards locked in safe? Are there any significant findings in Local Systems (local systems, 10 transaction extract, 3 merchandise search, enter date, 1 by division, search criteria division 079)?

Timekeeping & Staffing

  • 6. Is the store properly staffed? Is the store actively engaged in ongoing recruitment? Is the store scheduling to business needs?

  • 7. Is the store scheduling properly per business needs?

  • 8. Is timekeeping reviewed daily for accuracy and all edits entered?

  • 9. Is there an associate signed copy of timecard correction form for all timecard edits?

  • 10. Is the store printing detailed time sheets per pay period on the 1st & 16th of the month and associates signing on payroll sheet for paychecks?

  • 11. Are all hourly associates clocking in/out for breaks and lunches?

  • 12. Are terminated associates moved to "inactive" on the time clock and PSF completed?

Performance management and Profitability

  • 13. Did you perform sales coaching or observation in a major divisions (refrigeration, laundry, cooking, dishwasher ) with selling associate?

  • 14. Did role play or observation indicate a strong knowledge of a selling culture and follow SHO Simplified selling process?

  • 15. Is the store up to date on training?

  • 16. Is the store tracking selling associates performance on a regular basis utilizing the Sales Tracking Board: Sales, PAs, Credit, APO, and CSATs?

  • 17. Is the store actively engaged in local marketing efforts?

  • 18. Is the store actively engaged in Craiglists? Validate daily postings.

  • 19. Is the store currently performing above comp sales MTD & YTD? Indicate findings and actions.

  • 20. Is the store currently performing above standard of 9% in Protection Agreements MTD & YTD? Indicate findings and actions.

  • 21. Is the store performing above standard in credit share of 55% MTD & YTD? Indicate findings and actions.

  • 22. Is the store performing above standards of 100% in DBCs? Indicate findings and actions.

  • 23. Is the store performing at Premier Store status? Indicate findings and actions.

  • 24. Is the store performing above standard 0f 90% in CSAT MTD & YTD? Indicate findings and actions.

  • 25. Did online review sights indicate a high level of customer service? Review ratings on social media platforms such as Yelp? Indicate findings and actions?

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Store Standards

  • 26. Are the exterior store signs and lot lights fully operational?

  • 27. Are the windows and entrance doors clean?<br>

  • 28. Are the parking lot and all sidewalks/walkways clean and free of trash and debris?

  • 29. Is the inside of the store flooring clean?

  • 30. Are all walls clean from stains and holes?

  • 31. Are there less than 5 ceiling lights out?

  • 32. Are restrooms fully functional, clean, and well stocked?

  • 33. Are all cash wraps and work stations clean, neatly organized, and free from clutter?

  • 34. Is the break room clean, including refrigerator and microwave?

  • 35. Are managers' offices clean, organized and represent a professional atmosphere?

Presentation Standards

  • 36. Are all displays properly set, signed, and in showroom condition? Indicate by division 20, 22, 26, and 46.

  • 37. Are PA cards presented in product per standard? Indicate by division 20, 22, 26, and 46.

  • 38. Is mattress area well presented and set to standard?

  • 39. Is credit signage in place per standard?

  • 40. Is the ad properly set with appropriate pricing and signage?

  • 41. Has the store properly executed the Product Star Program reflecting current commission payout?

  • 42. Are the current green dots being worked properly?

  • 43. Is product flow set to standard and runs laser lined. Indicate by division 20, 22, 26, and 46.

  • 44. Is Energy Star rating present per standard?

  • 45. Is Value-at-a-Glance signage implemented per standard? Do associates know how to transition and use during sale?

  • 46. Are appliances powered and in demo mode where applicable?

Associate Engagement

  • 47. Are associates approaching and welcoming customer and present themselves in a professional manner?

  • 48. Are associates properly groomed and within wardrobe standards?

  • 49. Are the monthly SCRs complete and DAR being utilized to include S2H for coaching and SMART goals implimented?

  • 50. Are associate observations being completed and performance addressed?

  • 51. Does Store Manager have a develop plan for low performing sales associates?

  • 52. Is there an associate recognition program to highlight performance?

  • 53. Are associates following up with customers with thank you cards/call backs?

Operational Standards

  • 54. Are managers & associates utilizing PPEs (gloves & dolly) when moving product?

  • 55. Are all fire extinguishers within standards and signed off?

  • 56. Are dishwashers and pedestals properly secured?

  • 57. Are all aisles free from debris and have a minimum of 36" walking clearance?

  • 58. Is the ROR report being worked weekly?

  • 59. Is the Save-a-Sales report being worked within 48 hours of receipt?

  • 60. Is the HFM report being worked and orders over 7 days addressed with documentation? How many items are on the report and how many in HFM area?

  • 61. Is the void report being worked per standard weekly and signed off by manager?

  • 62. Is management reviewing sales detail to validate markdowns and signed off by manager?

  • 63. Are PCN being worked daily and within standard?

  • 64. Is the CCTL report being worked, validating last 4 digit of credit card matching sale/return, and appropriate action taken with attached documentation?<br>

  • 65. Is the store working the the SHO DM on markouts?

  • 66. Is the store working the VOM (non-productive) report being worked with SHO DM?

  • 67. Is the store following PCI compliance procedures in regards to securing network equipment, locking network equipment with key log (where applicable), key access log with key carrier certification, and visitor log?

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