Checklist template

Accessories and cash wrap merchandising for fashion retailers

A ready-to-use checklist with 96 items in 6 sections, covering Accessories fixtures, Cash wrap, Impulse, Pricing, Stock, Condition. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 96 Items
  • 81 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 111 Points

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1. Accessories fixtures 17 items

  1. Accessories fixtures stand in the positions shown on the store's floor map Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Each accessories fixture follows its current planogram Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Handbags are displayed on shelves, upright, with the front of the bag facing the aisle Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Handbags are stuffed so they hold their shape Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Handbag straps and chains are tucked inside or draped the same way on every bag Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Belts hang by the buckle on belt hooks, sorted by size Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Scarves are folded or hung in the method the standard sets, with the pattern showing Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Hats are stacked no higher than the standard allows, or shown on hat stands Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Sunglasses sit on the eyewear tower with temples folded the same way, lenses facing out Yes / No 1 pt
  10. A mirror is mounted on or beside the sunglasses, hat and jewelry fixtures Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Fashion jewelry cards hang on spinner or wall hooks, grouped by type (earrings, necklaces, bracelets) Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Socks and tights are pegged by style, then by size, with the size visible on the header Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Small leather goods (wallets, card holders) are displayed in a tray or on a shelf, grouped by collection Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Accessories that complete an apparel story are cross-merchandised next to that story where the directive calls for it Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Hair accessories and tech accessories are on the fixtures assigned to them Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Accessories fixtures checked against the planogram Number
  17. Match between the accessories fixtures and the planogram Rating
    • Every fixture checked matches 5 pts
    • A few differences 3 pts
    • Planogram not followed 1 pt

2. Cash wrap 16 items

  1. Employees' personal items and drinks are kept out of customer view at the cash wrap Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Only the marketing pieces in the current directive are on the counter (loyalty, credit card, gift card) Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The gift card display is stocked with the current designs Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The loyalty or email sign-up prompt is displayed at each register Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The return policy is displayed at the cash wrap as required by company policy or local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Shopping bags in each size are stocked under the counter, out of customer view Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Tissue paper, gift boxes and garment bags are stocked for the day Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Removed hangers and security tags are dropped into bins under the counter, not piled on top Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Gift box or gift wrap samples are displayed at the counter during gifting periods, where the company offers the service Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The customer side of the cash wrap counter carries the panel or graphic the directive assigns Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The back wall of the cash wrap carries the graphic or product presentation in the directive Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Cables for registers, scanners and pin pads are tied back and out of sight Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Customer-facing screens show the current company content Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The queue line is marked or defined by fixtures as shown on the floor map Yes / No 1 pt
  15. A bag hook or shelf is available for the customer's belongings at the counter, where the counter design includes one Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Presentation of the cash wrap Rating
    • Clear, stocked and to directive 5 pts
    • Some clutter or missing pieces 3 pts
    • Cluttered or off directive 1 pt

3. Impulse 16 items

  1. Queue-line fixtures carry the impulse items listed in the current directive Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Counter-top displays are limited to the number the directive allows Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Counter-top displays leave space for the customer to place purchases Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Impulse items are within reach of a customer standing in the queue Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The impulse assortment has been changed for the current season (for example gloves and beanies in winter, sunglasses and sandals in summer) Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Garment care items (fabric shaver, stain remover, shoe protector) are displayed at the cash wrap where the company carries them Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Small gift items and stocking stuffers are displayed during gifting periods as the directive sets Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Lip balm, fragrance or beauty minis are displayed in their vendor trays Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Impulse items are priced at or below the price ceiling the directive sets for the queue line Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Each impulse bin or tray holds one item type Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Impulse fixtures are filled to the level the directive sets Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Queue-line fixtures face the waiting customer, not the employees behind the counter Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Online-order pickup customers pass the impulse fixtures on their way to the pickup point Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Impulse fixtures and counter displays at the cash wrap Number
  15. Units of impulse items sold per 100 transactions last week, per the sales report Number
  16. Impulse offer at the queue and counter Rating
    • Seasonal, full and within reach 5 pts
    • Partly filled or out of season 3 pts
    • Sparse or missing 1 pt

4. Pricing 15 items

  1. Every accessory checked carries a price ticket or sticker Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The ticket price matches the register for 10 accessories scanned during the visit Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Sunglasses carry a hang tag or temple sticker with the price, placed off the lens Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Jewelry cards show the price on the back or the foot of the card, per the standard Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Handbag tickets are tucked inside the bag or an outer pocket Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Multi-buy offers (such as 3 pairs of socks for one price) are signed at the fixture Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The multi-buy offer rang correctly at the register on a test scan Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Peg and shelf price labels match the item hanging or sitting at that position Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Marked-down accessories carry the company's markdown sticker Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Price point signs on impulse bins match the items in the bin Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Tickets show the material where company policy or local regulation requires it (for example leather) Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Price signs at the cash wrap are printed, with no handwritten prices Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Accessories scanned for price during the visit Number
  14. Price mismatches found Number
  15. Pricing of accessories and impulse items Rating
    • Every item priced and correct 5 pts
    • A few missing or wrong 3 pts
    • Many missing or wrong 1 pt

5. Stock 14 items

  1. Pegs are filled to the minimum depth the planogram sets Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No peg hook or shelf position is empty on the fixtures checked Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Empty positions are filled from the accessories back stock before the store opens Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Accessories back stock is stored in labeled bins by category Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Core accessories (basic socks, belts, tights) are in stock in every size the store carries Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Sold-out styles are replaced by the substitute the planogram names Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Accessories replenishment is assigned to a named employee on today's schedule Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Accessories deliveries are processed to the floor within the time set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Seasonal accessories (hats, gloves, scarves or swim accessories) arrived on the floor by the season's launch date Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Out-of-season accessories have been marked down or packed away per the directive Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Gift cards and gift packaging are counted and reordered on a set schedule Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Empty pegs or positions counted on the accessories fixtures Number
  13. Sunglasses on the eyewear tower compared with its capacity (%) Number
  14. Stock level on the accessories fixtures Rating
    • Full throughout 5 pts
    • Some gaps 3 pts
    • Many empty positions 1 pt

6. Condition 18 items

  1. Handbags are free of scratches, pen marks and makeup stains Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Protective film or wrapping is removed from bag hardware, or left on, as the standard sets Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Sunglass lenses are free of fingerprints and scratches Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Sunglasses with nose pads have both pads in place Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Sunglass temples are tight at the hinge Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Fashion jewelry is on its original card, with pairs of earrings complete Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Jewelry is free of tarnish, missing stones and tangled chains Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Sock and tight packages are sealed, with no opened or resealed packs on the pegs Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Scarves and hats are free of makeup marks and snags Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Belts are free of creases from try-on, with buckles unscratched Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Tester units are labeled as testers and are clean Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Damaged accessories have been pulled from the fixtures and processed as damages Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Fixture mirrors are clean and uncracked Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Spinners turn freely and stand stable Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Acrylic trays and risers are clean, with no cracks or sticker residue Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Name of the store manager Short text
  17. Overall presentation of accessories and the cash wrap Rating
    • Fixtures full, priced and to planogram, counter clear 5 pts
    • Mostly to standard with gaps or clutter 3 pts
    • Fixtures sparse or untidy, counter cluttered 1 pt
  18. Corrective actions required Comments

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