Retail Outlet Audit Checklist

This retail outlet audit checklist helps ensure standards are upheld across stores. It covers front-of-shop merchandising, pricing, assembly, and cleanliness; storeroom organization and safety; yard upkeep; rolling stock category counts and documentation; asset register and POS equipment; alarm systems and panic buttons; health and safety signage, drills, and compliance; staff hygiene, dress code, emergency knowledge, attendance, and change rooms; counter, kitchen, and office housekeeping; administrative controls including IBT, transfer and manual invoice books, floats, petty cash, and reconciliations; returns, exchanges, repairs, and damaged goods tracking; credit notes and refund documentation; invoice details, discounts, and price overrides; and daily banking and cash-up verification. Use this checklist to standardize audits and maintain consistency across locations.