Checklist template

Window display and mannequin standards for fashion retailers

A ready-to-use checklist with 98 items in 6 sections, covering Windows, Mannequins, Styling, Signage, Lighting, Refresh. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 98 Items
  • 84 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 114 Points

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1. Windows 18 items

  1. The window scheme installed is the one in the current window directive Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The window was installed by the launch date in the directive Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Date the current window was installed Date
  4. Props are placed as shown in the directive's window photo or elevation Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The window backdrop or back panel is the one supplied for this scheme Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Vinyl lettering on the glass sits at the height the directive gives, clear of the mannequins' faces Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Decals leave the center of each window clear, so the display can be seen from the street Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The glass is clean inside and outside, with no streaks or handprints Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The window floor or platform is clean, with no dust, pins, tags or dead insects Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The window floor covering or platform paint is free of scuffs and footprints Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Product displayed in the window is in stock on the sales floor in a full size run Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The window product is found on the sales floor within the first fixtures past the entrance Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No stockroom, cash wrap clutter or cleaning equipment is visible through the window Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Window blinds, security grilles or shutters are fully opened during trading hours Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The window is free of tape, notices or flyers not issued by the company Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Props are in good condition, with no chips, tears or fading Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Number of windows at this store Number
  18. Match between the windows and the directive Rating
    • Installed exactly as directed 5 pts
    • Small differences 3 pts
    • Different scheme or incomplete 1 pt

2. Mannequins 18 items

  1. The number of mannequins in each window matches the directive Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Mannequins are of the type and finish assigned to this store, with no mixed styles in one group Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Mannequins stand in the positions and poses shown in the directive Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Mannequin groups are arranged at varied depths, not in a straight line, where the directive shows it Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Each mannequin is secured on its base plate with the rod or foot fitting fully seated Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Mannequins stand straight, with none leaning or unstable when touched Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Arms, hands and torsos are fully locked at the joints, with no visible gaps Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Mannequins are free of chips, cracks and scratches on visible surfaces Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Mannequins are free of makeup, dye transfer and dirt marks Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Wigs, where used, are styled and clean Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Base plates are hidden by the pose or the platform where the directive requires it Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Bust forms and torso forms are covered in clean, unstained fabric Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Spare hands, arms and fittings are stored labeled in the stockroom Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Undressed mannequins are kept out of customer view during a change Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Mannequins not in use are stored covered and upright or on a rack, not stacked Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Mannequins and forms on display in the windows and at the entrance Number
  17. Mannequins found damaged Number
  18. Condition of the mannequins Rating
    • Clean and undamaged 5 pts
    • Minor marks or chips 3 pts
    • Visible damage or missing parts 1 pt

3. Styling 17 items

  1. Each mannequin wears the outfit assigned to it in the directive, style for style Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Substitutions for styles not received follow the directive's substitution list Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Each outfit is complete, with top, bottom, footwear and the accessories listed Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Garments are steamed before dressing, with no creases or fold lines Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The garment size is the one the company specifies for its mannequins Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Excess fabric is pinned at the back, with no pins visible from the street Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Price tickets and size stickers are hidden or removed from garments on mannequins Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Security tags are hidden or removed from garments on display Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Collars, cuffs and hems are finished as shown in the directive (rolled, tucked or popped) Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Shirts are tucked or half-tucked as pictured Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Shoes on mannequins are a matched pair, laced and clean Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Bags are stuffed so they hold their shape Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Jewelry and scarves are fastened so they do not slip during the day Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Layering shows each piece, with jackets open where the directive shows the layer beneath Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Outfits in a group share the color story of the scheme Yes / No 1 pt
  16. No garment faded by sunlight remains on a mannequin Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Styling of the outfits on display Rating
    • Complete and finished as directed 5 pts
    • A few details missing 3 pts
    • Incomplete or careless outfits 1 pt

4. Signage 15 items

  1. Window posters are the size made for this store's window format, not cut or folded to fit Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Window posters hang level, at the height the directive gives Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Poster hanging wires or frames are intact and clean Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Offer or price messages in the window match the offer running in the store Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Offer messages carry the dates or conditions required by company policy or local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Price cards for window outfits are displayed where company policy or local regulation requires prices in windows Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Price cards list each item of the outfit with its current price Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Price cards sit at the foot of the mannequin, straight and facing the street Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Window text is in each language required by company policy or local regulation Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Opening hours on the door are current Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Door decals (pull, push, payment methods) are the company's current set Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Sale window banners were removed on the day the event ended Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No handwritten sign is displayed in the windows or on the door Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Notices such as "Now hiring" use the company's printed version Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Window signage Rating
    • Current, correct and level 5 pts
    • One or two signs crooked or worn 3 pts
    • Outdated, wrong or missing 1 pt

5. Lighting 14 items

  1. Every window spotlight is working Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Spotlights are aimed at the mannequins' torsos and at key props, not at the glass or the ceiling Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Spotlights were re-aimed after the current scheme was installed Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No spotlight throws glare toward the street Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Faces and outfits are free of harsh shadows Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Window lamps share one color temperature Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Window lighting is on a timer or schedule that keeps it lit for the evening hours the company sets Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The timer shows the correct time of day Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Light boxes and illuminated signs in the window are evenly lit Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Electrical cords for props and lights are hidden from view Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Lamps are kept clear of fabric and props, with no garment touching a hot lamp Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The windows were viewed from across the street or the mall corridor during this visit Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Window lamps found not working Number
  14. Lighting of the windows as seen from outside Rating
    • Mannequins and props clearly lit 5 pts
    • Uneven or partly mis-aimed 3 pts
    • Dark or glaring 1 pt

6. Refresh 16 items

  1. The store has the window change calendar for the season Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Date of the next scheduled window change Date
  3. Mannequin outfits are changed on the schedule the company sets between full window changes Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Outfits are replaced when the displayed style sells down to broken sizes Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The window is inspected from outside each morning before opening Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The window floor is dusted or vacuumed weekly Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Garments are checked for sun fading at each outfit change Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Garments removed from the window are steamed, re-ticketed and re-tagged before returning to stock Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Garments damaged by display are processed as damages or marked out of stock per company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Props from the previous scheme were returned, stored or disposed of as the directive instructs Yes / No 1 pt
  11. A completion photo of the current window was sent to the visual team Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Employees who dress mannequins have been trained on the company's dressing method Yes / No 1 pt
  13. A step stool or ladder, steamer and pin kit are available for window work Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Name of the employee responsible for the windows Short text
  15. Overall impression of the storefront from outside Rating
    • Windows current, lit and dressed to the directive 5 pts
    • Windows current with visible flaws 3 pts
    • Windows dated, dark or untidy 1 pt
  16. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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