Walk the sales floor and backroom separately
List freestanding shelves, counters, racks, displays and packaging by area. Photograph unusually large items so their size and attachment method can be reviewed.
Check the lease and handover list
A built-in counter or fixture may be part of the premises. Ask the property manager which pieces stay and what condition is required at handover. Do not disconnect electrical or plumbing connections as part of an ordinary junk pickup.
Plan the loading window
Keep public exits open and identify the approved service entrance. A pedestrian-heavy shopping center may set its own delivery hours; confirm the property’s actual rule.
The one-page list
Record area, item, quantity, owner, remove or retain decision, and special access note. Share the same version with the manager and removal contact.
Source for safety guidance: U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (checked October 5, 2026).
For removal scope, see retail store cleanout. Share the details for an estimate when the inventory is ready.