Retail Store Daily Checklist - Opening

Use this Retail Store Daily Checklist to confirm retail opening tasks that include conducting toolbox talk meetings, ensuring all merchandise on display are clean, undamaged, and up to date, and checking if electronic devices like the POS system, cash registers, printers, and phones are functioning properly before commencement of operations. Use SafetyCulture to take photos of the store’s areas for improvement and generate reports on the spot.

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Branch / Store Name
Conducted on (Date and Time)
Manager / Inspector's Full Name
Location

Opening Checklist

• Security - Check the store for signs of forced entry - Check all lighting, surveillance cameras, and alarm systems
• Strategy - Conduct toolbox talk meeting
• Inventory - Ensure shelves are stocked - Count inventory and order as needed - Verify incoming shipment
• Products - Ensure all products on display are clean, damage free, and up to date
• Store equipment - Ensure POS system, cash registers, printers, phones, are functioning properly
• Communication - Check work e-mail/websites for the customer and corporate updates
• Cash management - Verify previous night's deposits and set up registers
• Marketing - Set up displays or boards with the daily sale or upsell items
• Employee management - Ensure all employees wear appropriate uniform - Plan daily breaks, set up sales or commendation boards
• Facilities - Inspect the cleanliness and stock quality/appearance - Set room temperature - Ensure "open" sign was posted