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Store Opening and Closing Checklist
Use this daily recurring checklist to ensure a productive, safe, and seamless store opening and closing.
SECURITY
Check store for signs of forced entry (If you see forced entry, do not enter store. Call 911)
Check alarms
Check cameras
Check store lighting
CASH MANAGEMENT
Verify last night's deposit
Set up registers/money for the day
STORE EQUIPMENT
Make sure POS/Cash registers are working
Printer has paper and is working
Phone is charged and working
Music/TV is on
STRATEGY
Create your plan for the day (Your tasks and goals for the day)
CUSTOMER PREP
Walk the floor
Inspect for cleanliness
Adjust air or heating
Adjust lighting
COMMUNICATION
Check email and respond accordingly
Make sure website is updated (sales, inventory, etc.)
MARKETING
Set up displays
Add signs for sales
Update upsell items
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
Plan out breaks
Set up daily goals
INVENTORY
Stock shelves
Check and count inventory
Order what's needed
Verify incoming shipment
OPEN
Unlock door
Turn on OPEN light or flip sign
Welcome customers
CLOSE
Make sure all customers have exited
Lock doors
Turn off OPEN light or flip sign
CLEANING
Assign cleaning duties
SALES REPORT
Run sales report
Settle credit card machines
Verify credit card slips have been signed
CASH MANAGEMENT
Count cash (out of sight)
Place in night deposit bag or safe
STORE EQUIPMENT
Shut down POS/Cash registers
Printers
Music/TV is off
Charge phone
Adjust air or heating to night time setting
STRATEGY
Compare day's performance with goals
INVENTORY
Finish inventory if you haven't yet for the day
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
Verify goals for the day
Verify hours
SECRUITY
Turn on security cameras and lights
Check out employees
Set alarm
Walk out in groups or pairs
This creates a private checklist in your account.