<p> Elder’s Ace Hardware Department Evaluation</p><p>Store # Dept. # Dept. Head: Evaluator: Date </p><p>Criteria Needs Satis- Points Comments Attn. factory = 0 = > I. Housekeeping points points a. Merchandise in place and sorted 5 b. Merchandise fronted 5 c. Shelves and base decks clean & organized 5 d. Minimal damaged packaging 3 e. Aisles clear of merchandise, boxes, clutter, etc. 3 f. Equipment & work spaces maintained 5 (Dept. 1- paint counter must be clear of clutter) II. Merchandising a. Merchandising meets company standards 5 b. Minimal pegboard visibility 4 c. At least 2 clip strips per aisle (stocked & priced) 4 d. Peg length consistency 2 III. Inventory Control a. No more than 10 out of stocks per aisle 5 b. All “Never Outs” well stocked 5 c. Bin Tags color coded with dots or colored bin tags 5 d. Project quantities properly stocked 5 e. Minimal overstock on slow moving items 5 IV. Pricing & Signage a. No more than 5 bin tags needed per aisle 6 b. HHC signage up-to-date 3 c. Sale cards up-to-date 3 d. Signage on big ticket items 2 V. Fixturing a. Fixturing in good condition 2 b. All trim pieces in place 2 VI. Department Leadership/ Ownership (according to store manager input) a. Consistent & ongoing maintenance of dept. 6 b. Sees that freight is out by deadline 5 c. Completes WDC consistently and accurately 5 Comments:</p><p>______Evaluator Signature Date Score: ______Store Manager Signature Date</p><p>9/2/15</p>