Bring last week's roster
Use the old schedule as evidence, not as an unquestioned copy.
RETAIL STAFF SCHEDULING
Keep the sales floor covered without losing the stock work.
Shiftly helps a shop manager turn opening hours, peak traffic, sales and stock roles, time off and weekend rules into a roster that can be checked before it is shared.
Sales and stock rolesBusy weekend coverageNo blind copy-paste
A shop manager's inputManager review
Manager says
“Use two people on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Maya can handle stock, but Jordan should stay on the sales floor. Taylor is away Thursday.”
CoverageRole preferenceTime off
Shiftly returns
A clear draft of what changed this week and what the solver should protect.
A RETAIL DEMO WITH CONTEXT
Start with the way a small shop actually works.
The demo includes sales, stock and manager coverage decisions so the result is more than a generic grid.
Example team
| Employee | Role | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan · #1 | Sales | 32h |
| Maya · #2 | Stock | 24h |
| Taylor · #3 | Sales | 28h |
| Alex · #4 | Manager | 20h |
Rules to review
- Weekend afternoon coverage increases to two people.
- At least one sales role is present during opening hours.
- Taylor's Thursday time-off window is active only for this schedule.
- The manager can edit the draft before generation.
WHY RETAIL MANAGERS USE IT
Make the exception visible, then make the decision.
Add the new facts
Describe a busy afternoon, absence or role requirement in normal language.
Compare the plan
See cost, hours, coverage and gaps before replacing the current plan.
Export the result
Confirm the roster and export CSV for the team or existing systems.
RETAIL SCHEDULING FAQ
Useful before you open the shop.
Can sales and stock roles be scheduled separately?
Yes. Add roles or skills to the team and review whether each demand slot has the right person.
Can a shop use different coverage on weekdays and weekends?
Yes. Coverage ranges and temporary rules can be different by day or by active period.
Can I keep the current roster until I approve a better one?
Yes. A generated plan is a candidate until the manager adjusts or confirms it.
Try the retail scenario first.
Review the input and rules before generating the roster.