IN-STOCK
BACK-TO-SCHOOL
BACKROOM EXCELLENCE
B.T.S. Selling
MISC.
100

Which In-Stock KPI is shown on your DASH monitor?

Pick Accuracy

100

What shopping pattern changes will we experience in B.T.S.?

More Prime time Pickups.

Weekdays will also see 15-25% business increase.

100

When should go-backs be completed?

Daily (Throughout the day)

100

What was the top OOS school supply item on BTS Sunday last year? 

Top Flight Wide Ruled Composition Book - 100 Sheets

100

True or False: We are allowed to substitute alcohol as long as the customer approves Carside. 

False: We are only allowed to substitute alcohol when the customer marks it as a requested substitution on the app. 

200

While selecting, if you can't find an item with an active BOH, what is the correct process?

1) Check for secondary locations.

2) Confirm last delivery. 

3) Verify with Department Leader/Management via Radio.

4) Confirm the BOH has been corrected if applicable & find an appropriate substitution.

200

How much increase in business can you anticipate on Back to School Sunday?

30-40% lift on B.T.S. Sunday business. 20-30% increase going forward.

200

How many fresh bag bouquets should be stocked in our supply area?

50 Bouquets

200

What are the top selling items for B.T.S. in the Meat Department?

1) Lunchables

2) Lunchmeat

3) Pepperoni


200

True or False: Removing items Carside impacts Pick Accuracy.

False

Correct Answer: Impacts Fill Rate

300

What does Pick Accuracy Measure?

Pick Accuracy is a real time view of order fulfillment that is calculated when a trolley is completed.

300

How do you check your orders/ KPI's for last year's results?

PowerBi - YTD Recap - Historical - FY 24 Recap

300

What is the Supply Area setup?

Cases (if applicable), Paper Bags with Clips, Prowave Bags, Paper Bags, Wine Bags, Fresh Bags & Misc. Supplies.

300

What are the top selling items for B.T.S. in the Grocery Department?

Cereal/Breakfast Bars 

Fruit/Multi Pack Snacks

Peanut Butter/Jelly

Lunch Bread



300

What PowerBi Report shows you inefficiencies regarding Trolleys?

Ecommerce Operations - Trolley Dashboard - Details

400

What does Fill Rate Measure?

Fill Rate is calculated when the order is tendered and includes any changes made at car side to the order.

400

What time should our Supervisors work during B.T.S. week?

7-5 / 8-6 on BTS weekend & day before


400

What is the goal for Frozen Bags with Clips?

500(1 Case)

400

When is Tax Free Weekend? 

August 8-10th

400

What does L.E.A.F. stand for?

Listen, Empathize, Apologize, Find a path Forward.

500

What happens on the Kroger app when an item's BOH drops below 0 (-1)

It becomes unavailable to order via Pickup (Delivery Only)

500

When looking at your Historical 2024 data, what is a metric that directly impacts your order volume? 

Capacity Reduction
500

What are the TOP 10 items required for backroom excellence?

1.SUPPLY AREA/SETUP –

FRESH BAGS / PAPER BAGS WITH CLIPS

2.GOOD CLOSE/TOTED BAGS

3.TROLLEY SETUP/EXCHANGE –

4.READY LINE PULL-AHEAD -

5.TOTE FLOW *

TOTE SANITATION

6.DESK STANDARDS

7.COMMUNICATION BOARDS

8.GO-BACK STANDARDS

9.OS STAGING BEST PRACTICES

10. EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

500

What does the average parent spend on each child for Back-to-School?

$570


500
Which store had the largest improvement from 2025 to YTD 2025?

150 (87 Spots)