For center fixtures and fixtures that are not very high, which procedure is recommended when products are in disarray?

• A. Fold items in place without moving to shelves.
• B. Ignore the disarray and focus on other tasks.
• C. Move products in disarray to the first shelf and fold them all at once, then re-sort by color and size.
• D. Unpack and place items elsewhere.

Answer: (C)

When items on center fixtures that aren’t very high are in disarray, the best approach is to bring the mislaid products to a reachable staging area on the first shelf, fold them all at once, then re-sort by color and size. This keeps handling to a minimum and consolidates the work in one place, so you can quickly restore a neat, customer-friendly presentation. Folding in a single, centralized pass prevents piles from spreading across multiple spots and makes the final sorting straightforward and consistent. Moving everything elsewhere or ignoring the mess creates extra steps and delays, while trying to fold in place can leave items jumbled and hard to assess. Re-sorting by color and size after folding also ensures a clean, organized look that’s easy for customers to navigate and for staff to restock.