Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Entrance & 1st Impression
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Exterior of Building - Drive around the building. Is the exterior of the building being well maintained? Are there stray carts on the lot? Are the trash cans overflowing?
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Outside Entrance - If there is merchandise outside, is it well organized & signed? Is the concrete clean?
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Vestibule - Has the vestibule been vacuumed? Carts organized? Carts free of trash?
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Inside Entrance - Is the entrance clutter free? Front table/entrance properly set?<br>
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APA - Is the APA present? Greeting customers as they walk in?
Team Sports
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Amazing Service - Are the associates demonstrating AMAZING SERVICE? (Acknowledge, Assist, Appreciate)
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What are the top 2 classes in the Department? List the top 2 sales classes, are they full & well presented?
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Sales Focus - Does the manager know what the bottom 2 classes are costing their business? Have current Flash Sales numbers available?
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Top Stock - Organized & labeled per company guidelines?
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Endcaps/Sidekicks - Set, full, priced, image & generating business?
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Merchandise Guidelines - Is the department compliant to the Merchandise Guidelines?
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Successes -
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Opportunities -
Footwear
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Amazing Service - Are the associates demonstrating AMAZING SERVICE? (Acknowledge, Assist, Appreciate)
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What are the top 2 classes in the Department? List the top 2 sales classes, are they full & well presented?
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Sales Focus - Does the manager know what the bottom 2 classes are costing their business? Have current Flash Sales numbers available?
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Riser Stock - Are the risers sized & level?
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Endcaps/Sidekicks - Set, full, priced, image & generating business?
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Displays - Compliant displays?
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Housekeeping - Is the floor vacuumed, free of trash? Mirrors clean?
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Merchandise Guidelines - Is the department compliant to the Merchandise Guidelines?
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Successes -
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Opportunities -
Camping
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Amazing Service - Are the associates demonstrating AMAZING SERVICE? (Acknowledge, Assist, Appreciate)
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What are the top 2 classes in the Department? List the top 2 sales classes, are they full & well presented?
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Sales Focus - Does the manager know what the bottom 2 classes are costing their business? Have current Flash Sales numbers available?
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Top Stock - Organized & labeled per company guidelines?
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Endcaps/Sidekicks - Set, full, priced, image & generating business?
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Merchandise Guidelines - Is the department compliant to the Merchandise Guidelines?
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Successes -
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Opportunities -
Field & Stream
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Amazing Service - Are the associates demonstrating AMAZING SERVICE? (Acknowledge, Assist, Appreciate)
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What are the top 2 classes in the Department? List the top 2 sales classes, are they full & well presented?
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Sales Focus - Does the manager know what the bottom 2 classes are costing their business? Have current Flash Sales numbers available?
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Top Stock - Organized & labeled per company guidelines?
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Endcaps/Sidekicks - Set, full, priced, image & generating business?
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Audit - Are all audit pieces in place? Morning, evening, weekly & monthly?
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BMT - Audit a few serial numbers in the BMT log book to make sure they are logged correctly.
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Seasonal Zone/Boat Yard - If applicable, organized? Telling good seasonal story? Signed?
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Merchandise Guidelines - Is the department compliant to the Merchandise Guidelines?
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Successes -
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Opportunities -
Apparel
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Amazing Service - Are the associates demonstrating AMAZING SERVICE? (Acknowledge, Assist, Appreciate)
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What are the top 2 classes in the Department? List the top 2 sales classes, are they full & well presented?
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Sales Focus - Does the manager know what the bottom 2 classes are costing their business? Have current Flash Sales numbers available?
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Sizing/Stylizing - Test 2-4 fixtures per department, stylized, sized/size strips?
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Apparel Backroom - Floor ready back stock?
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Floor Layout - Compliant to CAD? Seasonally correct transition?
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Merchandise Guidelines - Is the department compliant to the Merchandise Guidelines?
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Successes -
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Opportunities -
Receiving
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Bulk Stock - Organized & labeled?
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Freight Process - Look for breakdowns. Well organized? Good process in place?
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Fixtures - Organized & clean?
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Doors - Roll Up doors secure?
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Equipment - Equipment being maintained & organized? Forklift checklist being completed (if applicable)?
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Campactor - Secure?
Signing
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Sign Library - Well organized & a system in place?
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Old Signs - Are there old signs on the floor?
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Supplies - Is the store ordering only the supplies they need? Do they have to many of anything?
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Credit Card Program - Being promoted by cashiers? Toppers on applicable product in SNL?
Cashier & Customer Service
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Merchandise Presentation - Back of counter organized? Returns organized & being returned to departments? Top of counter presentable?
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Impulse Fixtures - Full, priced, include GM & Consumables?
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Register Cubicles - Inside Registers & Drawers cleaned & organized, free of clutter?
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Front Wall - Telling a story? Organized?
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Showcase- Signed? Stylized by brand? Full?
Cashier Training
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Amazing Service - Are the associates demonstrating AMAZING SERVICE? (Acknowledge, Assist, Appreciate)
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Zip Code Capture - Are Cashiers asking for zip codes?
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Asset Protection - Are Cashiers looking inside of all open packages? Are they checking the bottom of the shopping carts?
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POS - Cashiers observing merchandise for EAS tags & referencing prompt for accuracy? Price switching awareness?
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Mismate Prevention - Are the cashiers following mismate prevention procedures?
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Engaging Customer - Are cashiers robotic or enthusiastic?
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Return/Exchange Policy - Look for consistency. Receipt vs. Non-receipt? Can associate speak to this?
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Phone Etiquette - Call the store. Observe the process.
Safe/Booth
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Safe - Organized?
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Cash Out Booth - Organized?
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Cashier Drops - Observe POS process. Check CC for cash drop violations.
Asset Protection
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Amazing Service - Are the associates demonstrating AMAZING SERVICE? (Acknowledge, Assist, Appreciate)
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AP Staff - Fully staffed? Look at the schedule for the day & the week. Is it adequate to perform floor requirements & maintain door coverage. Are AP assigned to cycle counts? Are the cycle counts being completed?
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AP Awareness - Greeting/Thanking customers? Carry out process? Response to sensors? Exit inspections?
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Reports - Adjustment Exception Reports? Transfer Exception Reports?
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PCI Log - Log is being utilized every time PCI areas are accessed (even for auditing purposes)?
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Symbols/Printers - All symbols & printers accounted for. Log in place, process in place?
Paid Outs
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Donation Binder - Binder in place? Is it being maintained?
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Paid Out Process - Binder in place? Is it being accurately maintained?
Damage Process
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Customer Service - Damage Tags completed accurately/completely?
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Central Collection Area - Is there one? Is it neat & organized for accurate reconciliation?
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Processing - Are they processed completely everyday/morning by AP & approved by Manager?
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Return To Stock - Are items recognized as sellable & returned to stock? Is a Manager involved?
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Returns To DC - Are damages properly labeled/transferred/packed to return to DC?
Safety
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Safety Inspection - Inspection forms contain noted issues & corrective action? Properly filled out?
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Safety Teams - Verify the store safety teams are being scheduled monthly & lead by a Manager.
More Options
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Did the store hit the weekly goals in sales for More Options?
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Are the associates actively offering the customers the More Options for items not in stock?
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Are all More Options devices on the Sales Floor?
Ship From Store
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Are the SNS orders being pulled in a timely manner?
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Are the orders packaged & the manifest closed out by 4 pm?
Monthly Focus
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Inventory Management- In Stock Position<br>- Does the store have a good process to stay in stock & manage inventory?<br>- Has the message about the importance of inventory management been received by all associates?<br>- How is the store leveraging Weekly Pulse calls?<br>- Does the store have a good system in place for down stocking to maintain good in stock position?
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Monthly Overview<br>- Is the store aware of the Monthly Overview?<br>- Has the Store Director & Management team read the Monthly Overview?<br>- What level of awareness do the associates have about the Monthly Overview?<br>- Are stores aware of the Fitness Reflow discussed in the Monthly Overview?<br>- Are stores aware of the Everything Spring Event discussed in the Monthly Overview?