Page 77 - Peak Period Planner - Holiday 2018

PEOPLE
Create a zoning chart and make sure that you have the right coverage for the weekend. Factor in the need for a replenishment team each morning (and possibly evening as well!) and expect to have the steamer going all day, each day.
Review the schedule to make sure it is optimal – it is easier to cut back than be caught short-staffed.
Make sure the team is well-informed of your plan of action.
THE TEAM SHOULD BE AWARE OF
• Targets
• Promotions
• Product Knowledge
• Dress Code
• Zoning
• Procedures
• Orders
2 WEEKS PRIOR
Review Visual directives and develop an execution plan.
Make sure you refer to the Getting Your Store Ready section of the Peak Period Planner for visual information, tips, and directives. Start saving boxes to use as hanger boxes.
1 WEEK PRIOR
Make sure all the capacity guidelines are fulfilled.
Inspect marketing elements and prepare them for installation.
THE DAY BEFORE
Push/pull merchandise daily as required specifically keeping in mind promotions and capacity on the sales floor.
PUSH – All units of a certain item or department gets pushed out onto the sales floor (i.e. table product, 2 or more, GO-TO’s)
PULL – A size range or only some units get pulled out onto the sales floor (i.e. collections by zone)
AFTER CLOSING
Install marketing elements
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