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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................2
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................6
Auditor Presentation ............................................................................................................................. 6
Rules to be observed on site ................................................................................................................. 6
Background .......................................................................................................................................7
What is an Apple Premium Reseller? .................................................................................................... 7
Why are we auditing these stores? ....................................................................................................... 7
Photo capture & comments .................................................................................................................. 7
Undertaking the Audits ......................................................................................................................8
Preparation ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Photography .......................................................................................................................................... 8
On Arrival ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Closed Site Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 10
Flowchart of the audit process ............................................................................................................ 12
Further Information ............................................................................................................................. 13
A. Store Exterior .............................................................................................................................. 14
A.0 Store Planogram ........................................................................................................................... 14
A1.1. Store Exterior and Neighbouring Business Photo ...................................................................... 15
A1.2 Store Exterior Photo.................................................................................................................... 16
A1.3 Black APR sign on store exterior ................................................................................................. 17
A2. Store Exterior Signage (on the store outside including walkway and pavement) ........................ 18
A3. Store window displays (inside the store window). ....................................................................... 20
A4. Sticker graphics on the store window displays (inside the store window at the store
entrance). ............................................................................................................................................ 21
B. Store Interior ............................................................................................................................... 22
B1. Workbenches ................................................................................................................................ 22
B2. Roundtables .................................................................................................................................. 26
B3. A0 Posters ..................................................................................................................................... 27
B4. A0 Posters Not Compliant on size .............................................................................................. 28
B5. Cash and service desks .................................................................................................................. 30
B6 & B7 What are Wall graphics? ....................................................................................................... 31
B6. Wall Graphics (excluding wall graphics behind a cash desk) ........................................................ 31
B7. Wall Graphics behind the Cash Desk ............................................................................................ 33
B8. Low Accessory Display Units ......................................................................................................... 34
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Introduction
The audits for Apple require auditors to assess a range of facilities and promotional material across
the Apple sites as well as providing certain information regarding staff.
Auditor Presentation
In the same way that it is important to Apple that their sites meet appropriate presentation
standards, it is equally important that the auditors who go out to assess the sites meet appropriate
professional standards.
These standards include:
Professional Presentation
You need to be neatly and appropriately dressed in business casual clothes. You must wear
closed toe and comfortable shoes (no sandals).
For women we recommend flat heels as the audit will take approximately 1 hour to complete
and you will be on your feet for that time.
Accuracy
Ensure that the audit process is carried out thoroughly and efficiently.
Observations must be accurate and objective.
Rules to be observed on site
There are some basic rules which must be followed for each audit. Some of these are Health and
Safety requirements. Some are matters of common sense and courtesy. All must be observed for
each audit.
You must register yourself as a site visitor before starting the audit.
Clearly display your visitor badge if provided (or available) at all times whilst on site.
No smoking or eating whilst at the site.
You must not attempt to operate any equipment while at the site.
GBW Rules:
Always be courteous, formal and respectful to both Apple staff and customers.
Please do not make or receive telephone calls or texts during the audit.
Always introduce yourself to the Store Manager or Supervisor. If the Store Manager or
Supervisor is not present on the day of your audit, continue with the audit with a
Salesperson.
Always carry out your audit alone ~ no exceptions.
The Store manager or Supervisor must sign your paperwork when finished to verify the audit
took place. If the Store Manager or Supervisor is not present on the day of your audit, please
ask a Salesperson to sign.
Do not get into discussion about your opinion of the Apple brand, your impression of the store or
the details of how you are recruited and trained to do the audits.
You must complete the full audit in one visit and use your checklist at the bottom of the survey
to ensure you have taken all photos and answered all questions.
You should never revisit the store for any reason. If you have missed some information or photos,
contact 4Service who will confirm what you should do.
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Background
What is an Apple Premium Reseller?
An Apple Premium Reseller store is not owned by Apple. Instead it is an independent business which
has obtained permission from Apple to sell Apple products exclusively as an authorised reseller.
Becoming an Apple Premium Reseller involves significant commitment, investment and training for
each independent business and for this reason, each business is passionate about the Apple brand
and their relationship with Apple; please bear this in mind whilst conducting your audits.
Why are we auditing these stores?
Apple needs to ensure that all Apple Premium Reseller stores are presenting their products to the
highest standards. In order to do this, each Apple Premium Reseller store is audited twice per
year to measure how well they are performing.
This will be an announced audit, meaning that you will introduce yourself to the Store Manager,
Supervisor or Salesperson, before starting your audit. You will be provided with a letter of
authority explaining the purpose of your visit which you must present to the Store Manager,
Supervisor or Salesperson.
Photo capture & comments
1. PHOTOS
Capturing clear pictures is vital for the program.
Make sure you follow the instructions in these guidelines on what photos are required and
upload in the correct questions, but also be aware of what is/ is not acceptable.
This program is heavily photo based, so if you feel that taking two or three photos could help
provide evidence for some of your answers, please upload these additional photos under the
relevant question.
Please make every attempt to exclude customers from the photos. Should that not be possible,
the auditor is to try to take the photo image without including customer faces or to politely
advise the customer(s) that they undertaking a presentation audit for the store and need to
take a photo, allowing the customer the opportunity to move away so they are not
photographed.
Also, always ensure you save your photos in JPEG format not PDF.
2. COMMENTS
There are two types of comments that you will be required to make ones for overall narrative
questions, intended to capture the overall impressions of your visit and those which explain any
areas.
Provide as much detail in text as possible in the narrative questions.
In particular, you must give details on any areas of non-compliance and any other issues
encountered for that section. For any question which you code as non-compliant, you must
add a text comment in the narrative box for the relevant section to clearly explain why it was
not compliant. Also make sure you take photos to capture the non-compliance and please
upload these under the correct question.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
*If the Store Manager, Supervisor on duty or Salesperson has any concerns or hesitation in
allowing you to evaluate the site, please invite them to contact the Apple representative. If they
are still not happy to do this or wont let you proceed with the audit, please politely thank them
for their time and leave the store and contact 4Service immediately providing as much
information on your experience as possible. Under NO circumstances are you to engage in an
argument with the store representatives.
*If the store representative requests to accompany you (as an auditor) during the visit, you are to
accommodate their request, but is asked not to allow their observations to be influenced by the
store staff member. However, if an observation is reported incorrectly by you and the staff points
this out, then the auditor may consider this feedback if they agree the staff members feedback is
correct.
Before
going
on site
On
site
and
After
Before going to a site you need to check the opening days/hours and address:
Online: visit the stores website
Over the phone (if the telephone number is listed). Take care not to reveal that you are an auditor.
If you verify during your pre-evaluation check that:
The store is closed (temporarily or permanently): DO NOT proceed with the evaluation and contact
4Service with this information to receive further instructions (if it is written on the website, send us a
screenshot of the information).
The store has been relocated (moved to a different address)/the address is different than on your
paperwork: proceed with the evaluation at the advised/advertised new address AND contact 4Service
to inform us of the change (if it is written on the website, send us a screenshot of the information).
You couldnt verify the store details: if you didnt manage to find the store details online and/or get in
touch with the store over the phone -> please proceed with your evaluation as normal.
When arriving on site, if a site is closed or inaccessible, you MUST take and submit a selection of photo
images of the shop front (or where the shop should be), what's to the left and right, the nearest
intersection and any other key location.
Email us at the Shopper Email section via the XEC website with the following details:
Assignment number
Date
Time you visited the store
Store name
Store Format - Mall store/ Mall kiosk or Street (stand-alone store)?
Concise and detailed narrative:
Did you check the store details PRIOR to going on site? -> Explain if you followed the
procedure described in the Before your visit section of this manual and the result of it.
Why were you unable to complete the store visit? -> Explain the reason why you were unable
to access the site.
Photo attachments
Examples of narrative:
o I checked the details online and the store was at the same address. There was no phone number online
so I couldnt call the store. When I arrived at the store, during the opening hours described online, the
location was vacant. There was no notice on the store front about moving, temporary closing, etc.
OR
o I couldnt find any details online and phone number, so I proceeded to the location. As I approached the
store entrance there was signage on the door which indicated the store was flooded and will be
temporarily be closed.
OR
o I went to the location advertised online during the opening hours. I also confirmed the address and
opening hours over the phone. The store opening hours indicated they will be open until 5:30pm, but
when I arrived at 4pm, the store was closed and there was no notification at all.
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Read and print all materials
Check store services and opening hours online.
Raise any queries with GBW Service Centre staff.
Ensure camera takes clear photos and is fully charged.
Ensure you arrive at store at least one hour before closing.
Visit only on specified days.
Complete the audit during the first visit. Do not revisit or contact the
store without GBW approval.
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Further Information
Language - Audits to be done in the language of your paperwork.
Timing/Planning - Audits can take place at least 1 hour after opening and at least 2 hours before
closing.
You may do the audit from Monday to Friday during opening hours, with exceptions:
Israel:
Sunday - Thursday
Saudi Arabia:
Sunday - Thursday
UAE:
Sunday - Thursday
Kuwait:
Sunday - Thursday
Bahrain:
Sunday Thursday
Qatar:
Sunday Thursday
Egypt:
Sunday - Thursday
France:
Greece:
Serbia:
*Prior to going to the site, you need to make sure you have checked the details (address and opening
hours) of the store online and over the phone. DO NOT let the staff know that you are coming for an
Audit.
Staff - You must ask the name of the staff member who assisted you during the audit. You will need
to get the manager to sign and date your sign-off form at the end of the audit. DO NOT let the
manager review your results and only provide them with this one form to sign.
NPI Images marked with an asterisk (**) are subject to change in the case of an NPI. In this
occasion a guideline with the latest graphics will be provided.
NOTE: Be polite, formal and respectful at all times. Do not get into discussion about your opinion of
the Apple brand, your impression of the store or the details of how you are recruited and trained to
do the audits. You must complete the full audit in one visit and use your checklist at the bottom of
the survey to ensure you havent missed anything.
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A. Store Exterior
A.0 Store Planogram
You are required to ask the store representative to provide you with a copy of the
stores planogram. Then to note details of SFO ID and planogram date.
SFO ID
on top
right
Planogram
Date
(bottom
left)
Store Planogram
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NOTE: If you are unable to capture everything in one photo, please take 2 separate photos and
submit both for the question when reporting the results.
The photo MUST capture:
Store Name
Black APR logo
Store Entrance
Store Window
Location/store to the left and right of the store
*For further information, please refer to Appendix B: Guidelines on How to take photos.
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NOTE: If you are unable to capture everything in one photo, please take 2 separate photos and
submit both for the question when reporting the results.
The photo MUST capture:
Store Entrance
Store Window
Other Signage
Bad example
Store Entrance and Store
name are NOT visible
*For further information, please refer to Appendix B: Guidelines on How to take photos.
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NOTE: If no store name/APR logo exists, photo should clearly show that they are not present.
Observe if APR logo is:
1) Present
2) Compliant. A compliant APR logo is black
NB: If there is more than one APR logo at the site, they must all be compliant.
Photo must be taken further back, showing store front, store name and APR sign.
Photos show compliant APR sign with store front and store name
are visible
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A2. Store Exterior Signage (on the store outside including walkway and pavement)
Assess whether there is any non-compliant signage, non-Apple graphics advertising, flags present on
the store exterior including walkway and pavement. This signage is physically located on the store
exterior (i.e. free-standing, hanging/stuck to exterior window, door or wall surface).
Compliant Item
Compliant items (signage) permitted on the store exterior/store window include:
a black APR sign
a store name and signs of opening hours
Apple Watch appointment posters
Non-compliant Item
Photo (s) is required for each non-compliant item.
Non-Apple advertising (graphics): graphics that are located outside or physically stuck on
the glass from the inside that is non-Apple.
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Other Advertising: other advertising that are located outside or physically stuck on the glass
from the inside, including Apple or non-Apple promotions where not included in above
description of Compliant Item.
Note: Small stickers located inside or outside are handled in a separate question (Question A4) and
not covered in this question!
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A4. Sticker graphics on the store window displays (inside the store window at the store
entrance).
Photo (s) is required if there are any stickers that do NOT comply as per required guidelines
Observe if all sticker graphics on the store window displays (inside the store window at the store
entrance) are positioned based on the required guidelines.
Example of stickers include:
Guideline:
Sticker is NOT a mandatory requirement of the store, however if there are any stickers they need
to be positioned based on the guideline as below:
1. Sticker can be placed on the left OR right side of the door.
2. Exception only on the opening hours sign, it can be displayed on the entrance door or on the
side.
3. Align stickers to the left hand edge
(2)
(1)
(1)
(3) Align
stickers
to the
left
hand
edge
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B. Store Interior
In this section (B1 B8), you must take a photo of every workbench, roundtable, posters, desks,
wall graphics, and all shelving units or cases within the store.
NOTE: Please make every attempt to exclude customers from the photos. Should that not be possible,
the auditor is to try to take the photo image without including customer faces or to politely advise
the customer(s) that they undertaking a presentation audit for the store and need to take a photo
allowing the customer the opportunity to move away so they are not photographed.
For each picture question in the questionnaire, you will be able to upload up to 3 pictures. Please use
these if you have difficulty capturing the full object into one image by taking multiple photos of the
object.
We encourage you to take pictures from different angles. You can upload any additional pictures that
couldnt be added in the questions (eg. B1 below has 8 responses in the questionnaire. If you have
more than 8 workbenches, you can start uploading more pictures for each response).or general
pictures that dont relate to specific questions, at the end of the questionnaire, using the 4 questions
available.
B1. Workbenches
Photo(s) is required of each workbench.
Count the number of workbenches in the store and double check the number in the store
planogram.
Count how many workbenches are inside the store and take a photo of each workbench.
Each photo should capture the full workbench (top and legs). If unable to fit entire workbench into
one image, take multiple photos (up to 3) and submit at the relevant question.
What is a workbench?
- Can be any colour
- Used to display Apple products which can be used interactively by customers
- If the top of the workbench displays Apple devices (and there are accessories displayed on
the side/bottom), this is counted as a workbench.
- If the top of the workbench displays both Apple devices AND accessories, this should be
counted as a workbench.
- If the top of the workbench displays no products (and there are no accessories displayed on
the side/bottom), this is counted as a workbench.
- If the top of the workbench displays no products (and there are accessories displayed on the
side/bottom), this is NOT counted as a workbench.
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IMPORTANT = if not sure, always take a photo and count as a workbench providing relevant
comments when reporting results.
When reporting your results, there will be opportunity to upload photos for up to 8 workbenches at
B1. If the site has more than 8 workbenches, the additional photos can be submitted at the end of
the questionnaire.
Examples of workbenches
Example 1: The image below depicts 2 separate workbenches as boxed in yellow. 2 separate images
should be taken - not only 1.
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Example 2: Similar to Example 1 the image below depicts 2 separate workbenches. 2 separate
images should be taken - not only 1.
Example 3: The 2 photos below = 1 workbench. Although there is a split on the top of the
workbench, the split does not extend down the length of the leg. Therefore it is actually one
workbench with 3 legs.
1 photo of the full view of the workbench facing or on an angle should be taken.
Below is an example of a correct photo taken of a workbench that is 1 workbench but due to its
length it has 3 legs for support.
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B2. Roundtables
Photo(s) is required of each roundtable.
Count the number of roundtable in the store and double check the number in the store
planogram.
Count how many roundtables are inside the store and take a photo of each of them.
Each photo should capture the entire top surface of the roundtable, clearly showing any products
that are displayed on it.
When reporting your results, there will be opportunity to upload photos for up to 7 roundtables at
B2. If the site has more than 7 roundtables, the additional photos can be submitted at the end of
the questionnaire.
What is a roundtable?
Can be any colour
Can be tall, short, skinny or wide
Used to display Apple products which can be used interactively by customers
If the top of the roundtable displays Apple devices or Apple devices AND accessories, this is
counted as a roundtable
If the top of the roundtable displays accessories only, this is NOT counted as a roundtable.
IMPORTANT: if not sure, always take a photo and count as a roundtable providing relevant
comments when reporting results.
Examples of roundtables
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B3. A0 Posters
Photo(s) is required of each A0 posters. This includes posters that are made by Apple AND not
made by Apple that can be anywhere in the store (including the window display area)
Count the number of A0 poster in the store and double check the number in the store
planogram.
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This does not include any acrylics that are found on the tables, such as price signs or product
description/information.
When reporting your results, there will be opportunity to upload photos for up to 2 posters at B4. If
the site has more than 2 posters, the additional photos can be submitted at the end of the
questionnaire.
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Are A3, A4 or A5 sized information displays (=Acrylics) non-Apple compliant A0 sized posters?
A3, A4 or A5 sized information displays (also called Acrylics) will be located on cash / service desks,
workbenches and round tables. These items are customer information displays used to provide
additional product specifications or store services.
Therefore, please do NOT take photos of any of the A4 or A5 sized information displays for question
B4.
Examples of A3, A4 or A5 information displays located in store:
All A3, A4 inserts are indicated in detail on the store planograms, however the exact content is not
evaluated. A5 inserts are indicated on the store planograms as acrylics but without contents.
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Count the number of cash/service desks in the store and double check the number in the store
planogram.
Count how many cash and service desks are inside the store and take a photo of each desk.
Each photo should capture the full desk and be taken from the customers point of view i.e. not
from behind the desk.
What is a cash desk? What is a service desk?
A cash desk is where the customer purchases are processed. There can be 1 or more
terminals at a desk. There should be a wall graphic behind the desk.
A service desk is where post-purchase servicing transactions take place. There can be 1 or
more terminals at a desk. The wall behind the desk should either be blank or have the word
service written on it.
When reporting your results, there will be opportunity to upload photos for up to 2 Cash & Service
desks at B5. If the site has more than 2 Cash & Service desks, the additional photos can be submitted
at the end of the questionnaire.
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Count the number of wall graphics (excluding behind a cash desk) in the store and double
check the number in the store planogram.
Count how many wall graphics are inside the store and take a photo of each wall graphic.
Each photo should capture the full wall graphic and be the main focus of the photo.
When reporting your results, there will be opportunity to upload photos for up to 3 Wall Graphics at
B6. If the site has more than 3 Wall Graphics, the additional photos can be submitted at the end of
the questionnaire.
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Count the number of wall graphics (behind a cash desk) in the store and double check the
number in the store planogram.
Count how many wall graphics behind the cash desk and take a photo of each wall graphic behind
the cash desk.
Each photo should capture the full wall graphic behind the cash desk, where in the photo the cash
desk should be visible.
When reporting your results, there will be opportunity to upload photos for up to 2 Wall Graphics at
B7. If the site has more than 2 Wall Graphics, the additional photos can be submitted at the end of
the questionnaire.
Wall graphics are indicated in the store planograms and should be checked along these.
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Count how many low accessory units with white top are inside the store and take a minimum of 2
photos of each unit, capturing contents on both sides of fixtures.
White
top
Count how many low accessory units with grey top are inside the store and take a minimum of 2
photos of each unit, capturing contents on both sides of fixtures.
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2 M Display Table
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Count how many Wall Accessory Case are inside the store and take a photo of each unit.
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Example 2:
The photo below is composed of multiple units placed side by side (touching). This is counted as 1
unit. However, as it would be difficult to clearly capture into one photo, multiple photos should be
taken and uploaded at the relevant question.
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C. Showroom Condition
In this section you will be checking if the APR has displayed any NON-APPLE products and assessing
the general condition of the store.
The APR store should not be displaying any products by other brands anywhere in store, except for
third party accessories (displayed on grey product tables) e.g., laptop cases, speakers and printers.
An APR store should NOT display any product from other brands that compete with Apple products.
Observe if any of the below are present and take a photo where present:
a) Non Mac Computers
b) Non Apple Music players (CD players or MP3 players)
c) Non Apple Mobile phones
d) Non Apple Tablet PC (e.g. HP Slate, Samsung Galaxy)
e) Gaming consoles of any kind (Wii, PlayStation, Xbox)
f) Electronic book readers (Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader)
g) Pre-recorded movie DVDs (except blank DVDs)
h) Pre-recorded Music CDs (except blank CDs)
i) Non Apple smartwatches
All third party branded products which can work with Apple products, such as speakers, cases,
cables, scale, plants, etc are permitted but should not be given a defined and branded area.
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Assess the condition and presentation of the showroom area (including fixtures, walls and floors),
which must be clean and tidy in appearance. Take a picture of any not acceptable, non-compliant or
damaged items as described in the table below.
NOTE: Please do not penalize if you see the salesperson unpacking stock. Please give them sufficient
time to clean and return to check if the area is clean.
Description
Damage
Stores are expected to maintain a tidy store; clear of boxes and any rubbish with products
displayed neatly without loose cables.
Thin layers of dust and fingerprints on products or product tables are to be expected and should
not be penalized.
Any signs of dirt beyond daily wear and tear are not compliant.
Chairs should not be left on the shop floor or in the way (except chairs located in front of the
service desks that are ok and should not be penalised.
Damage is defined as any very noticeable marks, cracks or scratches on the product tables or
shelving
IMPORTANT: Please make sure to add a close up photo of any signs of dirt beyond daily wear and
tear and noticeable marks, cracks or scratches. If from the photo the issue is not clearly evident or
visible, use a second object to check against and make comparison, e.g.:
For dust, use your finger to wipe on the dirty area so that you can take a photo to clearly show
the dust issue.
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For dirty marks, hold a piece of white paper next to the dirty mark to clearly show the
cleanliness issue.
Dirty mark visibly shown on table using a piece of white paper next to dirty marks
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Damaged Furniture
Dirt on Fixtures
This question looks only at marketing material and displays that are physically located on the store
interior. It does NOT include any marketing material in window displays (visible to people passing by
outside) as this has already been assessed under section A.
APR stores are permitted to have only:
Marketing material (signs, posters, leaflets, etc.) on Apple products
Displays of Apple products
Beats branded merchandising on top of grey accessory tables
Observe if any of the below are present and take a photo where present:
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Non-Apple signs
Non-Apple posters
Non-compliant posters including non-approved Apple poster (i.e. no Apple logo,
have own company store name, etc) OR non-Apple brand poster are to be
considered as non-Apple posters.
As an exception, there is now 1 poster inside and 1 poster outside facing allowed,
which displays a message from the APR partner in an Apple approved poster. This
A0 poster is an example, it can be filled with different headlines and has on the
bottom the APR logo. These posters can be displayed in a range of different colours
(uni-colour always)
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Example of
Apple approved
A0 size poster
APR partner
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Non-Apple leaflets
An exception of the below leaflets and brochures are acceptable and should not be
penalised in this question:
-AppleCare+ Key Facts document,
-AppleCare+ Insurance Disclosure document
-AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions document
Non-Apple leaflet
Non-Apple branded display areas: All third party branded products which can work with
Apple products, such as: speakers, cables, etc are permitted but SHOULD NOT be given a
defined and branded area.
Price toppers: Additional price signs/graphics on top of the normal acrylic price sign to be
considered as non-compliant
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Price toppers
This question should only evaluate signage and brochures, not the placement of any technical
equipment such as card payment devices, printers, etc. Temporary items like staplers and business
cards should not be penalized.
On the cash desk the store can have only:
one black A5 accreditation sign (overview of all the store services or similar A5 branded sign
communicating in-store services (as shown in training guide),
potential extracts of the consumer law in the respective country
a recycling sign leafleft.
No other material is permitted.
Recycle Sign
Assess the accessory display units on their cleanliness, condition and whether they are free from
damage. Take a picture of any not acceptable, non-compliant of damaged items as described in the
table below.
Observe if the accessory shelving are:
Observe
Description
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Clean
Good condition
Any signs of dirt beyond daily wear and tear are not compliant.
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Based on the store planogram and latest graphic guide (on p.31) you will have an overview of the
number of wall graphics and which wall graphics should be present in the showroom/store.
You need to check:
a. Number of wall graphics in the store (this include graphics on the walls above the workbenches
and behind the cash counter)
b. Correct graphic image should be displayed
Refer to the wall graphics questions of Section B.
To be considered as damaged/in poor condition, it needs to be: tear, ripped, colour faded
To be considered as not properly mounted, it needs to be: not straight/ not on an angle (i.e. not
horizontally/ vertically align).
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Note: these graphics are subject to change however condition should remain as described
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**Questions C11 C15 only applicable if the store has Apple Watch on Display Table (Vitrine Table:
1.2M or 2M display table**
Lighting
Strip
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Smudges / Damaged
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C15. Display Table free from any additional materials/items other than permitted items
Auditor to assess items on display table if there is any additional materials/items other than
permitted items.
Photo(s) is required to show if there are non-compliant items on display table
**Questions C16 C18 only applicable if the store has Lower Accessory Case
Blue leather
Companion mats
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D. Staff
In this section you need to approach the Store Manager, Duty Manager or Salesperson (if Manager
not available) and politely ask if they can answer some questions about store staff training and
products they are authorized to sell in the store. Once they have agreed, please ask each of the
following questions as presented.
Check with the Store Manager, Duty Manager or Salesperson (if Manager is not available):
How many customer facing sales staff are employed in the store?
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F. Product Displays
The co-operation of a staff member is required in this section if you cannot find certain products or
accessories on display to complete the observations. Please approach a staff member once you have
completed your check and ask them to point these out to you.
Key Points:
Are all products within the range present and available for customers to try out?
Are they powered up and presented neatly so customers have the space to try them out
comfortably?
Are they connected to the internet?
Do they have demo loops and demo content loaded in the most popular applications?
In order to identify if the right demo units are on the table, please refer to the store planogram. On
the store planogram you can find an overview where the different tables featuring different product
groups are placed.
Then please refer to the planogram of each individual table in order to identify if the right demo
units are on the table and on the right spot on the table.
On the planogram you can find numbers which refer to products listed on the side of the page.
Please check each individual demo unit is on the right location and the correct model is displayed
*For further information, please refer to Appendix A: Guidelines on Store Planogram.
Apple Demo Products/Models to count:
iPad
iPad Air 2
iPad mini 4
iPad mini 2
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iPhone
Mac
MacBook (12)
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MacBook Air
(11 & 13)
MacBook Pro
(13)
MacBook Pro
Mac mini
iMac
Mac Pro
Other
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Magic Mouse
Magic Trackpad
Apple Keyboard
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Note: If you do not received planogram from the sales representative, please take photos of each
fixture displaying the product demo units.
Check Mac demo units display in the store against the store planogram assessing:
a. Demo units missing (gap in display)
b. Demo units missing (gap filled with another model)
c. Demo units placed in the incorrect order.
d. Additional item(s) not on planogram was present.
e. Demo units not positioned according to planogram.
Look through each page of the store planogram and identify Fixtures Mac demo product type (s)
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If any of those accessories are missing in the display, please ask the staff member
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to check their stock system [called EDI] to confirm I could not see wireless
keyboard, could you please check your stock system?
Mac accessories are presented in a white product box and can vary in shape, with the exception of
the Mac Pro, which is the only Apple accessory currently presented in a black product box (see
example below).
To identify the correct accessories in store you can check the following:
Mac Pro
Some cables and adaptors are sealed in a transparent bag, where the product itself is visible
Mac Pro is packaged in a black box
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Black Bezel
Silver
Apple logo
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Above planogram shows there is an Apple Thunderbolt display in the Wall Table 2000mm where MacBook Air
is also located.
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Note: If you do not received planogram from the sales representative, please take photos of each
fixture displaying the product demo units.
You require to assess against how Thunderbold are displayed in the store, against planogram. There
are some instances where there could be one or more Thunderbold displayed in the store, and you
would need to assess against them.
Below are example of possibilities on Thunderbolt display:
Apple TV
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Note - If the Apple TV is not connected to a TV or the Apple TV is located behind the TV screen, then
a photo is still required, but a comment must also be provided explaining that the Apple TV is behind
the TV screen or that it is not connected to a TV screen.
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F9.1 Apple TV displayed on the shelf on top of a white tray and the remote is accessible
Auditor to assess if the Apple TV displayed on the shelf on top of a white tray and if the remote is
accessible to customers.
Close-up Photo(s) is required in capturing Apple TV tray
Apple TV on top of
white tray
Apple TV remote
white tray
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The iPhone 6s and 6s plus; and iPhone SE is available in four colours: Space Grey, Gold, Rose Gold
and Silver.
The iPhone 6 and 6 plus is available in two colours: Space Gray and Silver.
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*For further information, please refer to Appendix A: Guidelines on Store Planogram.
Note: If you do not received planogram from the sales representative, please take photos of each
fixture displaying the product demo units.
This question only evaluate iPhone on white fixtures do not assess iPhone on grey fixtures.
You require to check the availability and positioning of all iPhone demo units in the store against the
store planogram, photo required if:
a) Demo units missing (gap in display)
b) Demo units missing (gap filled with another model)
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c) Demo units placed in the incorrect order (by model only, not colour)
d) Additional item(s) not on planogram was present.
e) Demo units not positioned according to planogram (by model only, not colour).
f) No planogram available/provided
Photo(s) is required for iPhone demo unit that is not connected to the internet
This question only evaluate iPhone on white fixtures do not assess iPhone on grey fixtures.
How to check:
1. Launch Safari type the name in Spotlight and click on the applications icon.
2. Try to connect to www.apple.com. If the page does not load, or you get an error message, then
the device is not connected to the Internet.
If any of those items are missing in the display, please ask the staff member to
check their stock system [called EDI] to confirm I could not see Apple branded
iPhone cases, could you please check your stock system?
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If any of those items are missing in the display, please ask the staff member to
check their stock system [called EDI] to confirm I could not see Apple branded
iPhone cases, could you please check your stock system?
a) Apple Lightning Cables (regardless of lengths)
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iPad Air 2
iPad mini 4
iPad mini 2
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*For further information, please refer to Appendix A: Guidelines on Store Planogram.
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Note: If you do not received planogram from the sales representative, please take photos of each
fixture displaying the product demo units.
This question only evaluate iPad on white fixtures do not assess iPad on grey fixtures.
You require to check the availability and positioning of all iPad units in the store against the store
planogram, photo required if:
a) Demo units missing (gap in display)
b) Demo units missing (gap filled with another model)
c) Demo units placed in the incorrect order (by model only, not colour)
d) Additional item(s) not on planogram was present.
e) Demo units not positioned according to planogram (by model only, not colour)
f) No planogram available/provided
Photo(s) is required for iPad demo unit that is not connected to the internet
This question only evaluate iPad on white fixtures do not assess iPad on grey fixtures.
How to check:
1. Launch Safari type the name in Spotlight and click on the applications icon.
2. Try to connect to www.apple.com. If the page does not load, or you get an error message, then
the device is not connected to the Internet.
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This question only evaluate iPad on white fixtures do not assess iPad on grey fixtures.
How to check:
1. Go to Contact
Application, then
click on the icon
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*
iPad Leather Smart Cases
If any of those items are missing in the display, please ask the staff member to
check their stock system [called EDI] to confirm I could not see iPad mini smart
cover, could you please check your stock system?
F26.1 Apple Pencils and Smart Keyboards
Assess Apple pencils and Smart keyboards compliance against the store planogram
Photo(s) is required for each non-compliance Apple Pencils and Smart Keyboards display
issue.
Apple Pencil
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**Questions F27 F38 only applicable if the store has Apple Watch
b) Display tables
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c) Round tables
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Note: If you do not received planogram from the sales representative, please take photos of each
fixture displaying the product demo units.
Check Apple Watch interactive devices in the store against the store planogram assessing:
a) Demo units missing (gap in display)
b) Demo units missing (gap filled with another model)
c) Demo units placed in the incorrect order
d) Additional item(s) not on planogram was present
e) Demo units not positioned according to planogram
Look through each page of the store planogram and identify Fixtures Display
Table/Roundtables/Low Accessory Case
Apple Watch
Interactive
device
F30. Apple Watch units on interactive display, show content and operational
Photo(s) is required for Apple Watch units on interactive display that NOT show content and
operational.
Auditor to observe if all Apple Watch units on interactive display are displaying content and
operational on both the iPad screen and watch face.
Note:
Auditor to check that All Apple Watch interactive display demo devices that are present in the store
are adhered to the table.
Auditor can check this by trying to lift the bottom of the interactive display fixture.
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**Questions F32 F33 only applicable if the store has Apple Watch demo unit display in
Display/Vitrine Table
Note: If you do not received planogram from the sales representative, please take photos of each
fixture displaying the product demo units.
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Check Apple Watch demo unit in the store against the store planogram assessing:
a) Demo units missing (gap in display)
b) Demo units missing (gap filled with another model)
c) Demo units placed in the incorrect order
d) Additional item(s) not on planogram was present
e) Demo units not positioned according to planogram
Look through each page of the store planogram and identify Fixtures Display Table
Auditor to observe Apple Watch demo units in Vitrine table (inside table glass case) /Lower
Accessory Case/ Round table to determine if each is displaying content. This may require auditor to
circle the table 1 or 2 times as the watch content cycles and goes black for a few seconds as per
normal operation. If watch is not operating, it will remain black.
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**Questions F35 F37 only applicable for Apple Watch Touch and Try demo units
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Note: If you do not received planogram from the sales representative, please take photos of each
fixture displaying the product demo units.
Auditor to check the availability and the positioning of all Apple Watch Touch and Try Demo , to
assess compliance to the planogram
There will be a maximum of 3 Apple Watch Touch and Try Demo displayed on the low accessory case
(white or grey top)
Auditor to check if the trays are correctly merchandized along planogram and if the demo units on
the trays are displayed as per planogram (Color of demo units and band combination needs to take
in account).
There are only 3 available combination available:
Check Apple Watch Touch and Try demo units in the store against the store planogram assessing:
a) Demo units missing (gap in display)
b) Demo units missing (gap filled with another model)
c) Demo units placed in the incorrect order
d) Additional item(s) not on planogram was present
e) Demo units not positioned according to planogram
Look through each page of the store planogram and identify Fixtures Low Accessory
Case/Roundtables
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Apple Watch
Touch and
Try demo
unit
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F36. Apple Watch Try and Touch demo units adhered to table
Photo(s) is required for Apple Watch Try and Touch demo units that NOT adhered to table
Auditor to check that All Apple Watch Try and Touch demo units that are present in the store are
adhered to the table.
Auditor can check this by trying to lift the bottom of the tray holder.
F37. Apple Watch Try and Touch demo units showing content
Photo(s) is required for Apple Watch Try and Touch demo units that NOT showing content
Auditor will need to check that each demo unit is switched on, charged and display content on the
watch display.
When the Apple Watch Try and Touch demo unit is lifted up it should activate immediately,
meaning the display will start to show content.
To check, Auditor will need to check each unit by touching the digital crown positioned on the left of
the watch it and try to interact with the demo content.
Digital Crown
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F38-41. iTunes
Check if iTunes cards are available for purchase within the store and take note of where they are
located.
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You may need to walk around the store and locate the Beats Headphones, they may be located:
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Approach the Store Manager, Supervisor or Salesperson they must print their name,
their position / title and sign and date your paperwork when finished to verify the audit
took place.
You will need to submit a picture of this form when entering your results online.
Have taken all the relevant photos to be submitted online. Use the checklist below.
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CHECKLIST
Checklist
Checked
Photos
[mandatory]
[mandatory]
Store exterior: store name and black APR (Apple Premium Reseller)
sign if present.
[mandatory]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[mandatory]
[mandatory]
[mandatory]
[mandatory]
[mandatory]
Wall graphics excluding graphics behind the counter [Maximum of 3 individual photos]
[mandatory]
[mandatory]
[mandatory]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[mandatory]
Thunderbolt display
[mandatory]
[mandatory]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
[if applicable]
AppleCare/AppleCare+ Assessment
[if applicable]
[mandatory]
Staff questions
iPhone Display
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AppleCare displayed
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Planogram Dictionary
Merchandising Update page
A
D
G
E
F
H
B
C
Ref
Picture
Description
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Thunderbolt display
MacBook
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MacPro
iPad
iPod
Apple TV
Beats headphones
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: As a general rule, always take multiple pictures from different angles to make
sure you cover it all and keep them aside in case they are needed further down the track
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Examples below illustrate how you should be taking the photos boxed in RED is the store you are
assessing and boxed in YELLOW are the neighbouring businesses.
Example 2: Two photos for store
located in a shopping centre
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SHOWROOM CONDITION
Photo examples of Non-Compliance issues related to section C. Showroom Condition
-Damaged fixture
PRODUCT DISPLAY
Photo examples of Non-Compliance issues related to section F. Product Display
-Display not working
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