Observation

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Chapters Page 1 Question Chapters Does the store draw you in? Is the door open? How big is the sign? Outside 1.5 meters high, inside 1 meter, heavy serif Like you will literary material How does this make you feel? Entrance is so big it is like a giant maw going to eat me laminate How high is the ceiling? 10 meters, felt too empty How brightly lit is the store? Well lite, warm halogen lighting, was calm willing to stay How loud was the store? What is causing noise? music Does music fit environment? Yes Store warm or cold room temp mostly sparse, crowded in toys no smell, except near candles How visible was store security? Several cameras hanging from ceiling and RFID gates No, I think products and quality do. no contact unless you seek it out. No Yes, the prospect of knowledge and knowing I can take as long as I need Outside door to parking is closed, but is rich looking wood and inviting, mall entrance is wide open What does it make you feel about the store? What is the colour scheme of the store? earth tones, but a giant red wall for magazines. (wanted to avoid the red) wanted to stay in other areas What types of flooring does this have? How does flooring affect environment? tiles seem so very cheap, laminate feels more inviting, and carpet gives a sense of home. moderate noise, enough to cover conversations 3 meters away Is the store crowded with merchandize or sparse? Does the store have a distinctive smell? Where is the cash register located? By the two entrances, several at the front and one at the rear How long do you want to stay in the store? Days. Culture of sitting down leafing through books with a warm drink makes you not want to leave. Does the environment influence the perceived value of merchandise? How long does it take before a sales person initiates contact? Does a salesperson have a script to follow with each customer?

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Transcript of Observation

Page 1: Observation

Chapters

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Question ChaptersDoes the store draw you in?

Is the door open?

How big is the sign? Outside 1.5 meters high, inside 1 meter, heavy serifLike you will literary material

How does this make you feel? Entrance is so big it is like a giant maw going to eat me

laminate

How high is the ceiling? 10 meters, felt too emptyHow brightly lit is the store? Well lite, warm halogen lighting, was calm willing to stay

How loud was the store?

What is causing noise? musicDoes music fit environment? YesStore warm or cold room temp

mostly sparse, crowded in toys

no smell, except near candles

How visible was store security? Several cameras hanging from ceiling and RFID gates

No, I think products and quality do.

no contact unless you seek it out.

No

Yes, the prospect of knowledge and knowing I can take as long as I needOutside door to parking is closed, but is rich looking wood and inviting, mall entrance is wide open

What does it make you feel about the store?

What is the colour scheme of the store?

earth tones, but a giant red wall for magazines. (wanted to avoid the red) wanted to stay in other areas

What types of flooring does this have?How does flooring affect environment?

tiles seem so very cheap, laminate feels more inviting, and carpet gives a sense of home.

moderate noise, enough to cover conversations 3 meters away

Is the store crowded with merchandize or sparse?Does the store have a distinctive smell?Where is the cash register located?

By the two entrances, several at the front and one at the rear

How long do you want to stay in the store?

Days. Culture of sitting down leafing through books with a warm drink makes you not want to leave.

Does the environment influence the perceived value of merchandise?How long does it take before a sales person initiates contact?Does a salesperson have a script to follow with each customer?

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Chapters

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Yes, based on age, need.

1:40

What Age are employees? 20-50What gender? Various

no

yes, logo vests

Novels

all over

How are products arranged? By Genre, functionAre there free samples/demos? noWhat products are at eye level? Tops selling books

toys

At the back in an audio/video section

N/A

Are the prices easy to find? Yes, on back coveryes, not grabbed often

Yes, friends

45

female

No, people seek different genres

60 minutes

yes

Is this encouraged? yesbrowsing

10%

Does a salesperson treat different customers differently?What is the ration of salespeople to customers?

Are salespeople using the store products?Do the salespeople have a uniform?What is the first product you notice?Where are the items that are “for sale” in the store?

What items are in the least accessible locations?Where are the most expensive items located?Where are the least expensive items located?

Are there impulse items near cash?Are most customers alone or with someone else?What is the average age of the customer?What is the average gender of the customer?When a customer enters the store, do they tend to walk the same path/direction?How long do people stay in the store?Do customers touch the products?

Are customers browsing or on a mission?What percent of customers purchase products?

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Green Earth

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Question Green EarthDoes the store draw you in?

Is the door open?

How big is the sign? .75 meter high, sans serif, greenmakes me feel like walking into a local pharmacy

How does this make you feel? Had room enough but was not going to disappearearth tones, comfortable

laminate

How high is the ceiling?

How brightly lit is the store? Well lite, warm halogen lighting, was calm willing to stay

How loud was the store?

What is causing noise? musicDoes music fit environment? YesStore warm or cold room temp

entrance was sparse, cabinets were packed tight

Smells like scented candles

On a side wall midway through the store

How visible was store security? none seen

No, I think products and quality do.

5 minutes

No

No

1:10

What Age are employees? <25What gender? Female

no

Not after the redesign. The store seems less cluttered but less authenticMall entrance so wide open, but displays are by entrance

What does it make you feel about the store?

What is the colour scheme of the store?What types of flooring does this have?How does flooring affect environment?

5 meters, visual line at 3.5 meters and dark paint above helped make it more cozy

moderate noise, enough to cover conversations 3 meters away

Is the store crowded with merchandize or sparse?Does the store have a distinctive smell?Where is the cash register located?

How long do you want to stay in the store?

Long enough to see all of the cool trinkets and oddities. Even able to strike up interesting conversations with staff. 20 minutes

Does the environment influence the perceived value of merchandise?How long does it take before a sales person initiates contact?Does a salesperson have a script to follow with each customer?

Does a salesperson treat different customers differently?What is the ration of salespeople to customers?

Are salespeople using the store products?

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Green Earth

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yes, all black

Statues

all over

How are products arranged? By customer interests, (knives and piercings together)Are there free samples/demos? noWhat products are at eye level? Larger items

posters

In glass cases

In baskets on shelves

Are the prices easy to find? Yes, on stickersyes, not grabbed often

yes, friends

30

mixed

Yes, most travel counter clockwise

20 minutes

yes

Is this encouraged? yesbrowsing

10%

Do the salespeople have a uniform?What is the first product you notice?Where are the items that are “for sale” in the store?

What items are in the least accessible locations?Where are the most expensive items located?Where are the least expensive items located?

Are there impulse items near cash?Are most customers alone or with someone else?What is the average age of the customer?What is the average gender of the customer?When a customer enters the store, do they tend to walk the same path/direction?How long do people stay in the store?Do customers touch the products?

Are customers browsing or on a mission?What percent of customers purchase products?

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Dollarama

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QuestionDoes the store draw you in? NoIs the door open? Mall entrance so wide openHow big is the sign? 1 meter high, very yellow and thick

Only after my money

How does this make you feel? Get in and get out quickly

tile

How high is the ceiling? 5 meters, felt very full, shelves were tallHow brightly lit is the store?

How loud was the store? moderate level of noiseWhat is causing noise? registersDoes music fit environment? N/AStore warm or cold room temp

packed very tightly

Smells like plastic and rubber manufacturing

4 registers at the only entrance/exit

How visible was store security? Several cameras hanging from ceiling and RFID gates

No, I think products and quality do.

no contact unless you seek it out.

No

N/A

1:20

What Age are employees? 20-50What gender? Female in front

no

no

balloons

all over

Dollarama

What does it make you feel about the store?

What is the colour scheme of the store?

Green and yellow. (money and gold) felt cheapened somehow.

What types of flooring does this have?How does flooring affect environment?

Overly bright, dayglow florescent, wanted to leave quickly

Is the store crowded with merchandize or sparse?Does the store have a distinctive smell?Where is the cash register located?

How long do you want to stay in the store?

Get in, pay and get out. 5 minutes to rush up and down isles.

Does the environment influence the perceived value of merchandise?How long does it take before a sales person initiates contact?Does a salesperson have a script to follow with each customer?

Does a salesperson treat different customers differently?What is the ration of salespeople to customers?

Are salespeople using the store products?Do the salespeople have a uniform?What is the first product you notice?Where are the items that are “for sale” in the store?

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Dollarama

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How are products arranged? by functionAre there free samples/demos? noWhat products are at eye level? seasonal

small items in low bins

N/A

N/A

Are the prices easy to find? Yes, on stickersyes, grabbed frequently

no, singles

35

female

no, random isles

10 minutes

no

Is this encouraged? nomission

70%

What items are in the least accessible locations?Where are the most expensive items located?Where are the least expensive items located?

Are there impulse items near cash?Are most customers alone or with someone else?What is the average age of the customer?What is the average gender of the customer?When a customer enters the store, do they tend to walk the same path/direction?How long do people stay in the store?Do customers touch the products?

Are customers browsing or on a mission?What percent of customers purchase products?

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Furniture

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Question Chelsea home FurnitureDoes the store draw you in? No, I am not in the market for furnitureIs the door open? Mall entrance so wide openHow big is the sign? 1 meter high, mixed fonts

sign was designed by someone at home

How does this make you feel? Had room enough but was not going to disappear

carpet

How high is the ceiling? 4 meters, ceiling was beige, felt a little dirty.How brightly lit is the store? Warmer florescent lighting (screw in bulbs)How loud was the store? noneWhat is causing noise? noneDoes music fit environment? N/AStore warm or cold room temp

Smelled like leather

1 register near the back wall of the store

How visible was store security? None seen

No, I think products and quality do.

5 minutes

No

N/A

1:2

What Age are employees? 50What gender? Spouse team

no

no

Lounge chairs

all over

How are products arranged? by matching sets

What does it make you feel about the store?

What is the colour scheme of the store?

warm earthtones /leather

What types of flooring does this have?How does flooring affect environment?

Is the store crowded with merchandize or sparse?

had furniture arranged comfortably, room to get from setup to setup

Does the store have a distinctive smell?Where is the cash register located?

How long do you want to stay in the store?

Want to lounge a little and test out many pieces of furniture. Planning/daydreaming is fun. 1/2 hour

Does the environment influence the perceived value of merchandise?How long does it take before a sales person initiates contact?Does a salesperson have a script to follow with each customer?

Does a salesperson treat different customers differently?What is the ration of salespeople to customers?

Are salespeople using the store products?Do the salespeople have a uniform?What is the first product you notice?Where are the items that are “for sale” in the store?

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Furniture

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Are there free samples/demos? noWhat products are at eye level? paintings

mirrors

N/A

N/A

Are the prices easy to find? Yes, on folded cardsno

Yes, couples

40

mixed

no

20 minutes

yes

Is this encouraged? yesbrowsing

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Observations:

What items are in the least accessible locations?Where are the most expensive items located?Where are the least expensive items located?

Are there impulse items near cash?Are most customers alone or with someone else?What is the average age of the customer?What is the average gender of the customer?When a customer enters the store, do they tend to walk the same path/direction?How long do people stay in the store?Do customers touch the products?

Are customers browsing or on a mission?What percent of customers purchase products?

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West49

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Question West 49Does the store draw you in?

Is the door open?

How big is the sign? .6 meter high, thick orange, sans serif, trendy font

Trendy, young

How does this make you feel?

laminate/carpet

How high is the ceiling?

How brightly lit is the store? Well lite, warm halogen lighting, was calm willing to stay

How loud was the store? higher level of noiseWhat is causing noise? musicDoes music fit environment? definitely, added energyStore warm or cold room temp

very full, but organized

no smell

3 registers at an island in the middle of the store

How visible was store security? 2 cameras visible 1 focused on display case

No, I think products and quality do.

5 minutes, or look as if you need help.

No

yes, based on interest and need

1:5

What Age are employees? <25What gender? Mixed

yes

Yes, interesting clothing, accessories, and snow/skateboard videos to watchMall entrance so wide open, but displays are by entrance

What does it make you feel about the store?

Had room enough but was not going to disappear, displays were inviting

What is the colour scheme of the store?

very bright and youthful products but wood and brick walls gave authentic feel

What types of flooring does this have?How does flooring affect environment?

5 meters, visual line at 3.5 meters and dark paint above helped make it more cozy

Is the store crowded with merchandize or sparse?Does the store have a distinctive smell?Where is the cash register located?

How long do you want to stay in the store?

Long enough to see all of the cool trinkets and oddities. Even able to strike up interesting conversations with staff. 1/2 hour.

Does the environment influence the perceived value of merchandise?How long does it take before a sales person initiates contact?Does a salesperson have a script to follow with each customer?

Does a salesperson treat different customers differently?What is the ration of salespeople to customers?

Are salespeople using the store products?

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West49

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no, but dress trendy

Go pro cameras

on shelves and tables

How are products arranged? by sex, then functionAre there free samples/demos? noWhat products are at eye level? hats, sunglasses

watches, belts

in glass cases

in baskets near register

Are the prices easy to find? Yes, clear labels on shelvesyes, not grabbed often

Yes, parent teenager

18

male

Yes, store layout encourages it

20 minutes

yes

Is this encouraged? yesbrowsing

15%

Do the salespeople have a uniform?What is the first product you notice?Where are the items that are “for sale” in the store?

What items are in the least accessible locations?Where are the most expensive items located?Where are the least expensive items located?

Are there impulse items near cash?Are most customers alone or with someone else?What is the average age of the customer?What is the average gender of the customer?When a customer enters the store, do they tend to walk the same path/direction?How long do people stay in the store?Do customers touch the products?

Are customers browsing or on a mission?What percent of customers purchase products?

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Churchills

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QuestionDoes the store draw you in?

Is the door open? Mall entrance so wide openHow big is the sign? 1 meter high, serif, thin font

How does this make you feel?

blond euro styling wood, gave a sense of upscale

laminate

How high is the ceiling? 5 meters, shelves were tall, but store was thin.How brightly lit is the store? well lit white lighting but not painfulHow loud was the store? noneWhat is causing noise? noneDoes music fit environment? noneStore warm or cold room temp

organized

no smell

back rear wall of the store.

How visible was store security? none seen

No, I think products and quality do.

immediate

No

Yes, based on age, sex and appearance

1:2

What Age are employees? >50What gender? Men

yes

yes, dress code – suits

suits

Churchill' s Mens WearNo, very stiff looking staff who don't look like they enjoy average people

What does it make you feel about the store?

Like it belongs in New york, and you will pay alot

entrance seemed restrictive, and only high rollers welcome

What is the colour scheme of the store?What types of flooring does this have?How does flooring affect environment?

Is the store crowded with merchandize or sparse?Does the store have a distinctive smell?Where is the cash register located?

How long do you want to stay in the store?

Prices made me feel uncomfortable. Quality peaked my interest. Staff were unsettling

Does the environment influence the perceived value of merchandise?How long does it take before a sales person initiates contact?Does a salesperson have a script to follow with each customer?

Does a salesperson treat different customers differently?What is the ration of salespeople to customers?

Are salespeople using the store products?Do the salespeople have a uniform?What is the first product you notice?

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Churchills

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all over

How are products arranged? by designerAre there free samples/demos? noWhat products are at eye level? shirts and jackets

suits

on hangers

On a single table

Are the prices easy to find? no, tags hidden inside shirtsno

yes, couples

40

male

Yes, limited space

10 minutes

yes

Is this encouraged? nobrowsing

0%

Where are the items that are “for sale” in the store?

What items are in the least accessible locations?Where are the most expensive items located?Where are the least expensive items located?

Are there impulse items near cash?Are most customers alone or with someone else?What is the average age of the customer?What is the average gender of the customer?When a customer enters the store, do they tend to walk the same path/direction?How long do people stay in the store?Do customers touch the products?

Are customers browsing or on a mission?What percent of customers purchase products?

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observations

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Observations:Colour of light was more important than amount of light.different materials on floor gave different sensations of home and comfort.All of the shops except 1 used similar colours but to different effectivenessAll stores had the same temperature (mall environment)Interactions with staff strongly influenced how long I wanted to stay.Most people at a mall are with someone else. Skewed resultsIt was how people were dressed not their attractiveness that influenced my wanting to shop there.