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Planning sheet: Peak season in the shop

Staffing, storage and tasks up to Christmas, sales and Black Friday

Use the form to structure preparation for a busy period. Fill it in together with the rest of the team so everyone knows the plan.

§4-6 weeks before

  • 01Order extra stock of the most popular items.
  • 02Arrange extra shifts and any temporary labour.
  • 03Plan the task before you start — system counts just as much as handiwork
  • 04Review last year's experience — what went well and what needs to change?

§1-2 weeks before

AssignmentResponsibleStatus
Campaign signage and price marking tested
Security schedule for peak season approved and sent
New employees instructed in till and product knowledge
Warehouse checked for space for extra goods
Routines for queues and peak loads agreed with the team

§During peak season—daily check.

  • 01Shelves and promotional goods stocked up at the start of the day.
  • 02Prices and signs match the actual sale.
  • 03Breaks and rest periods are observed despite busyness.
  • 04There is a clear plan for who solves problems at the register during peak times.

§After the season — evaluation

  • 01Note which goods ran out and which were left over.
  • 02Collect complaints and exchanges from the period.
  • 03Write down the most important learning points while they are fresh — for next year.