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New Store Visual Merchandising Checklist

by Craig Cox, from the Community

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Prepare a new retail location for opening with a comprehensive visual merchandising checklist. This template covers technology displays and signage, fixture installation, rails and hooks, ticketing and data strips, printer and consumable layout, writing and art ranges, mailing and packaging, safety equipment, furniture plans, impulse lanes, and more. It guides store teams to follow planograms, set up end caps and feature bays, print correct signage from Onet, and ensure security and compliance across departments. Use it to coordinate tasks, verify readiness, and deliver a consistent shopper friendly store experience on day one.

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