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Supermarket Shrinkage Review Checklist

by Phil Batten, from the Community

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This checklist helps supermarkets identify and reduce shrinkage at checkouts and the front of store. It covers front end security, self checkout attendance and behaviors, staff exit checks, cigarette kiosk controls, cash control and saved transactions, refund verification and reporting, telecommunications and gift card procedures, product integrity and date code rotation, and EAS system checks. Use it to observe cashier practices, verify compliance with policies, review CCTV where relevant, and create action plans that strengthen loss prevention and improve compliance.

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Victoria and Tasmania Supermarket Shrinkage Review
This checklist helps supermarket leaders assess shrinkage and risk across key store areas. Review front end security, self checkouts, cashier procedures and bag checks. Evaluate cash control, refunds and saved transactions. Inspect service desk and cigarette kiosk practices, including storage and bulk deliveries. Validate product integrity for perishables and long life items, stock rotation, markdowns and waste. Check electronic article surveillance routines and responses. Examine receiving processes, back dock security, invoice handling and claim procedures. Verify inventory controls including AutoStockR tasks, stock on hand adjustments and product investigations. Assess high theft risk categories such as health and beauty, batteries, razors and liquor. Confirm CCTV coverage, alarm settings, system access and defensive merchandising controls. Use findings to reduce stock loss, strengthen compliance and improve store profitability.
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Use this review checklist to identify shrinkage and loss risks in supermarkets, focusing on General Merchandise and Grocery operations. Evaluate product integrity practices, date code checks, markdown compliance, deleted line management, and security for high risk items like batteries and razors. Verify PI counts, SOH adjustments, stock rotation in vitamins and health food, and smart fill levels. Capture photos, record actions, and create an action plan with managers to reduce losses and improve compliance.
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A detailed security and shrinkage prevention audit template designed for retail stores. This comprehensive checklist covers essential areas including front-end operations, product protection strategies, warehouse security, physical security measures, and process compliance. The document guides store managers and security personnel through key checkpoints including EAS gate functionality, staff search procedures, inventory control, cash handling protocols, and colleague engagement. It ensures stores maintain proper security standards, minimize shrinkage, and follow corporate guidelines for loss prevention. The checklist also addresses waste management, colleague training, and security documentation requirements, providing a structured approach to maintaining store security and reducing losses.
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