Store Opening and Closing Checklist

Use this daily recurring checklist to ensure a productive, safe, and seamless store opening and closing.

Store opening and closing checklist
  • SECURITY

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  • Check store for signs of forced entry (If you see forced entry, do not enter store. Call 911)

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  • Check alarms

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  • Check cameras

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  • Check store lighting

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  • CASH MANAGEMENT

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  • Verify last night's deposit

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  • Set up registers/money for the day

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  • STORE EQUIPMENT

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  • Make sure POS/Cash registers are working

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  • Printer has paper and is working

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  • Phone is charged and working

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  • Music/TV is on

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  • STRATEGY

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  • Create your plan for the day (Your tasks and goals for the day)

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  • CUSTOMER PREP

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  • Walk the floor

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  • Inspect for cleanliness

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  • Adjust air or heating

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  • Adjust lighting

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  • COMMUNICATION

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  • Check email and respond accordingly

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  • Make sure website is updated (sales, inventory, etc.)

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  • MARKETING

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  • Set up displays

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  • Add signs for sales

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  • Update upsell items

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  • EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

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  • Plan out breaks

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  • Set up daily goals

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  • INVENTORY

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  • Stock shelves

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  • Check and count inventory

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  • Order what's needed

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  • Verify incoming shipment

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  • OPEN

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  • Unlock door

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  • Turn on OPEN light or flip sign

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  • Welcome customers

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  • CLOSE

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  • Make sure all customers have exited

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  • Lock doors

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  • Turn off OPEN light or flip sign

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  • CLEANING

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    How to do this task:
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  • Assign cleaning duties

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  • SALES REPORT

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    How to do this task:
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  • Run sales report

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  • Settle credit card machines

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  • Verify credit card slips have been signed

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  • CASH MANAGEMENT

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  • Count cash (out of sight)

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  • Place in night deposit bag or safe

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  • STORE EQUIPMENT

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  • Shut down POS/Cash registers

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  • Printers

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  • Music/TV is off

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  • Charge phone

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  • Adjust air or heating to night time setting

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  • STRATEGY

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  • Compare day's performance with goals

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  • INVENTORY

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  • Finish inventory if you haven't yet for the day

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  • EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

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    How to do this task:
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  • Verify goals for the day

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  • Verify hours

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  • SECRUITY

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  • Turn on security cameras and lights

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  • Check out employees

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  • Set alarm

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  • Walk out in groups or pairs

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