An assessment found a center fixture in particularly bad shape. Which folding method is most efficient?

• A. Fold all garments of the same size at once and return them to each fixture
• B. Move all garments in disarray to the top shelf, fold them all at once, and return them to each fixture
• C. Fold all garments of same color at once and return them to each fixture
• D. Fold all of the same items at once and return them to each fixture

Answer: (C)

When a center fixture is in bad shape, folding by color creates immediate, visible order and speeds replenishment. Grouping garments by color in one pass lets you build uniform color blocks across fixtures, so the display looks neat and customers can quickly see what colors are available. It also makes stock checks and restocking faster because you can identify shortages at a glance without scanning through mixed sizes or item types.

Folding by size alone can scatter colors, making the display look irregular and requiring extra sorting later. Moving everything to a top shelf adds handling time and steps. Folding by item type without considering color blocks may leave contrasting colors jumbled together, breaking the clean, cohesive look that’s quickest to maintain.