The document summarizes observations from visits to several retail stores - Frys Marketplace, Dicks Sporting Goods, Dillard's, The Home Depot, Target, and Circle K. Some key points noticed across multiple stores included the layout and organization of product sections, availability of employees, checkout processes, and exterior and interior design features aimed at customers. Specific observations called out details like lighting, flooring, signage, and promotional displays.
The document summarizes observations made during visits to several stores, noting details about the outward appearance, interior environment, employees, products, and typical customers at each location, including a business supply store, pet store, craft store, coffee shop, upscale coffee shop, and big box store. Key details provided include the layout, music, cleanliness, age and dress of employees, organization of merchandise, and behaviors of typical customers at each location.
Steven Jackson visited several stores for an observation lab assignment, including FedEx Office, 99 Cent Only Store, Joann Fabric and Crafts, Hobby Lobby, at&t, and BevMo. At some stores, staff questioned him about taking pictures for his class project. Each store had a distinct layout, color scheme, staff uniforms, products, and ways of guiding customers through the shopping experience. Common elements across stores included flooring that directed foot traffic and candy near registers.
The shop had a cluttered interior with disorganized merchandise and dirty floors, but friendly staff who gave preferential treatment to customers arriving in expensive cars. Signage was poor so it was difficult for customers to find items without assistance. A variety of customers from young families to older individuals visited the shop, browsing products and making purchases with little restriction.
Victoria observed several stores including Ski Pro, Joann Fabrics, Safeway, Burlington Coat Factory, Ross, and Xi Clothing. She described the environment, personnel, products, and customers at each store. The stores varied in appearance from brightly colored to dimly lit. Personnel ranged from knowledgeable to indifferent. Products emphasized seasonal items and impulse purchases. Customers' demographics and shopping behaviors differed between stores.
The document summarizes observations from visits to several retail stores. At Kohl's, the store was clean and calm with few employees. Target also seemed clean with well-organized merchandise and helpful signs. Marshalls was less pleasant due to disorganized layout and warm temperature. Academy was busy with sales throughout and an employee offered help. HomeGoods was busy and messy with items on the floor. JCPenney also had sales and a pleasant smell from Sephora; employees were folding and restocking clothes.
The document discusses observations made during visits to various shops and stores. It notes that most shops are located along roads with large signs to attract customers. The lighting and air conditioning in one food store made it appealing, though the slippery floor was a concern. Salespeople in some shops were charming and encouraging customers to purchase products. A variety of snacks, jewelry, and clothing items were on display. Providing low-cost customer service training was identified as a business opportunity given some attendants' lack of knowledge.
The document summarizes observations made during visits to several stores, noting details about the outward appearance, interior environment, employees, products, and typical customers at each location, including a business supply store, pet store, craft store, coffee shop, upscale coffee shop, and big box store. Key details provided include the layout, music, cleanliness, age and dress of employees, organization of merchandise, and behaviors of typical customers at each location.
Steven Jackson visited several stores for an observation lab assignment, including FedEx Office, 99 Cent Only Store, Joann Fabric and Crafts, Hobby Lobby, at&t, and BevMo. At some stores, staff questioned him about taking pictures for his class project. Each store had a distinct layout, color scheme, staff uniforms, products, and ways of guiding customers through the shopping experience. Common elements across stores included flooring that directed foot traffic and candy near registers.
The shop had a cluttered interior with disorganized merchandise and dirty floors, but friendly staff who gave preferential treatment to customers arriving in expensive cars. Signage was poor so it was difficult for customers to find items without assistance. A variety of customers from young families to older individuals visited the shop, browsing products and making purchases with little restriction.
Victoria observed several stores including Ski Pro, Joann Fabrics, Safeway, Burlington Coat Factory, Ross, and Xi Clothing. She described the environment, personnel, products, and customers at each store. The stores varied in appearance from brightly colored to dimly lit. Personnel ranged from knowledgeable to indifferent. Products emphasized seasonal items and impulse purchases. Customers' demographics and shopping behaviors differed between stores.
The document summarizes observations from visits to several retail stores. At Kohl's, the store was clean and calm with few employees. Target also seemed clean with well-organized merchandise and helpful signs. Marshalls was less pleasant due to disorganized layout and warm temperature. Academy was busy with sales throughout and an employee offered help. HomeGoods was busy and messy with items on the floor. JCPenney also had sales and a pleasant smell from Sephora; employees were folding and restocking clothes.
The document discusses observations made during visits to various shops and stores. It notes that most shops are located along roads with large signs to attract customers. The lighting and air conditioning in one food store made it appealing, though the slippery floor was a concern. Salespeople in some shops were charming and encouraging customers to purchase products. A variety of snacks, jewelry, and clothing items were on display. Providing low-cost customer service training was identified as a business opportunity given some attendants' lack of knowledge.
The document summarizes observations from a retail observation lab conducted by the author. They visited several stores including Yankee Candle, Under Armour, Levi's, GAP, and The North Face. For each store, they described the environment, personnel, products, customers, and provided insights. The best store experience was at The North Face, which had a premium feel with unique displays and knowledgeable associates. GAP gave an underwhelming impression like a discount store. Levi's had crowded merchandise and associates that were overbearing.
The document provides observations from a lab module on various stores, including Dollar General, Shoe Show, City Gear, Target, Best Buy, and TJ Maxx. For each store, details are given on the exterior, interior environment, personnel, products, and typical customers. The observations cover aspects like store layout, color schemes, lighting, music, cleanliness, employee uniforms and interactions, product displays, and shopper demographics.
The document provides observations about several clothing stores including Victoria's Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, Target, Trader Joe's, Ulta, Forever 21. It notes key features of each store such as product offerings, store layout, customer service, and pricing strategies.
The document provides observations from visits to six different stores - Trader Joe's, Urban Outfitters, Levi's, Unleashed by Petco, Starbucks, and Zupans. For each store, details are given about the exterior, interior environment, personnel, products for sale, and typical customers. Across the stores, aspects like color schemes, music, customer demographics, and product organization are described.
The document summarizes observations from visits to 6 different stores - D'Agastino, Gristedes, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Uniqlo, and Banana Republic - during and after Hurricane Sandy. Key points included disorganization at D'Agastino, a depressing atmosphere at Gristedes, Whole Foods' focus on fresh produce and helpful staff, Starbucks shifting focus from coffee to food/merchandise, Uniqlo's bright lighting and large crowds, and Banana Republic's pleasant atmosphere and attentive staff.
The document provides observations from visits to several retail stores including L'Occitane, Michael Kors, Gucci, Aldo, Crabtree & Evelyn, and Rapsodia. Key details noted for each store include the environment, products, personnel, customers, and other observations about how to improve the store's design or customer service.
The document analyzes 6 different stores - a bakery, skincare store, clothing stores, and a jewelry store - by observing details like the environment, personnel, products, and customers. Key opportunities identified include the bakery emphasizing its handmade process, the skincare store better guiding customers to products, clothing stores reducing lines and adding staff, and the jewelry store exploiting its exclusive image. The summary focuses on the high-level observations and opportunities across multiple stores.
The document summarizes the author's observations from visiting six different grocery stores in search of dinner inspiration. At Costco, the author found it to be a large warehouse-style store selling bulk items at low prices but requiring large minimum purchases. Piazza's was described as a higher-end store with abundant, high-quality displays and prepared food options that would entice the author to return. Trader Joe's offered samples, attractive displays, and a friendly atmosphere.
The document provides observations from visits to various retail stores - Big Lots, H&M, Dick's Sporting Goods, Steve Madden, Zara, and a gastropub called Thirsty Lion. Key details are provided about the environment, products, customers, and personnel at each location. Common themes that emerged include descriptions of the invitingness of store entrances, music levels, cleanliness, product placement, customer demographics, and employee interactions.
The document summarizes the author's observations from visiting several clothing and accessory stores. They entered American Eagle, Pac Sun, Journeys, Euphoria Perfumes, Bath & Body Works, and Dillard's, noting details about the environment, personnel, and products of each store. The author observed that while each store had unique aspects, they shared similarities like closed doors, central displays, and impulse items by the register. Personnel generally greeted customers and aimed to be helpful, though some stores were more pushy. The conclusion reflects on the value of observation and how sales quotas may influence employee behavior.
The document describes Maria F. Guzman's observations and insights from visiting a grocery store. Some key points include: the store had a welcoming atmosphere due to its open door and large sign; the environment was bright, clean, and comfortable; personnel did not actively engage customers; products were arranged functionally but also featured impulse items by the registers; and customers seemed focused on completing purchases. Maria realized the store influences purchasing decisions through product placement and sales, and identified opportunities to provide entertainment during checkout and demonstrate electronic products.
Assignment #2. A Crash Course on Creativity, Professor Tina Seelig, Stanford...awesomeGod
The document provides an overview of a crash course on creativity taught by Professor Tina Seelig at Stanford University. It discusses how the course examines different aspects of creativity, including how to think creatively, recognize opportunities, and overcome obstacles to pursuing creative ideas. The course aims to help students develop their creative abilities and apply creativity to solve problems in various domains.
This document summarizes the author's observations from visiting various locations, including a restaurant, grocery store, clothing stores, and bike shop. Some key findings include unique interior designs, friendly employees, clean environments, and hidden features discovered upon closer inspection. The author notes both the appearances and experiences at each location and indicates which places they may return to in the future.
The document provides observations from visits to 6 different retail stores. Key points include: Stores varied in temperature, music volume, employee uniforms/ages, product placement, and sales approaches. Opportunities identified were improving signage, lighting, employee communication, and reducing clutter. The observations aim to understand different store environments and strategies.
The document provides observations from visits to three different stores - a confectionery, a bookstore, and a shoes and bags store. For each store, observations are provided about the exterior and entrance, interior environment, personnel, products, customers, and other notable features. The stores are compared in terms of color scheme, lighting, noise level, cash register location, security visibility, personnel uniforms and demographics, product arrangement and pricing, and whether free samples are offered. Overall impressions and differences between the stores are highlighted.
The document summarizes observations from visits to 6 different retail stores - Target, PetSmart, Michaels, Pier 1 Imports, Dollar Tree, and Walmart. For each store, the environment, personnel, products, customers, and overall feedback are described. Target, PetSmart, Michaels, and Walmart provided pleasant shopping experiences where employees were helpful, while the Dollar Tree visit lacked employee assistance. The Pier 1 Imports visit highlighted clearance items and a salesperson offering discounts. Across most stores, customers ranged from ages 20 to 50, often shopping in groups.
The Uniqlo store had earth tone colors and warm temperatures. Employees greeted customers and stated their availability to help. There were separate floors for men's, women's, and children's clothing. The cash registers were in the back with impulse items nearby.
The Old Navy store had a greeter at the entrance and employees refolding clothes. There were two floors with women's clothing below and men's/children's above. Cash registers and impulse items like snacks were at the back.
The H&M store had a security guard at the entrance. Employees organized displays and helped one customer. The store was divided into two floors with men's clothing above. The first noticed products were women's dresses.
ASU TEM 431 Observation Lab Jim BarriganJimBarrigan
Capital One Bank had undergone significant changes, transforming its brick-and-mortar locations into coffee houses. Tellers have been replaced with ATMs, while only a few sales representatives remain to assist customers. The bank locations now focus on serving coffee and food, representing an extreme change from the traditional bank model. This observation of Capital One's transformation was worth noting due to how different it was from the author's past experiences visiting the bank.
Dania Farah observed several grocery stores and shops in her neighborhood. She noted features of the store exteriors like bright colors, fonts, and cultural elements. Inside, most had tile floors, high ceilings, and crowded merchandise. Personnel were generally easy to approach but not uniformly dressed. Popular products had large eye-catching displays. Customers ranged from individuals on quick targeted trips to families spending more time selecting from a variety of goods. Overall the observations provided insights into shop environments, layouts, and customer experiences.
The document summarizes observations from a retail observation lab conducted by the author. They visited several stores including Yankee Candle, Under Armour, Levi's, GAP, and The North Face. For each store, they described the environment, personnel, products, customers, and provided insights. The best store experience was at The North Face, which had a premium feel with unique displays and knowledgeable associates. GAP gave an underwhelming impression like a discount store. Levi's had crowded merchandise and associates that were overbearing.
The document provides observations from a lab module on various stores, including Dollar General, Shoe Show, City Gear, Target, Best Buy, and TJ Maxx. For each store, details are given on the exterior, interior environment, personnel, products, and typical customers. The observations cover aspects like store layout, color schemes, lighting, music, cleanliness, employee uniforms and interactions, product displays, and shopper demographics.
The document provides observations about several clothing stores including Victoria's Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, Target, Trader Joe's, Ulta, Forever 21. It notes key features of each store such as product offerings, store layout, customer service, and pricing strategies.
The document provides observations from visits to six different stores - Trader Joe's, Urban Outfitters, Levi's, Unleashed by Petco, Starbucks, and Zupans. For each store, details are given about the exterior, interior environment, personnel, products for sale, and typical customers. Across the stores, aspects like color schemes, music, customer demographics, and product organization are described.
The document summarizes observations from visits to 6 different stores - D'Agastino, Gristedes, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Uniqlo, and Banana Republic - during and after Hurricane Sandy. Key points included disorganization at D'Agastino, a depressing atmosphere at Gristedes, Whole Foods' focus on fresh produce and helpful staff, Starbucks shifting focus from coffee to food/merchandise, Uniqlo's bright lighting and large crowds, and Banana Republic's pleasant atmosphere and attentive staff.
The document provides observations from visits to several retail stores including L'Occitane, Michael Kors, Gucci, Aldo, Crabtree & Evelyn, and Rapsodia. Key details noted for each store include the environment, products, personnel, customers, and other observations about how to improve the store's design or customer service.
The document analyzes 6 different stores - a bakery, skincare store, clothing stores, and a jewelry store - by observing details like the environment, personnel, products, and customers. Key opportunities identified include the bakery emphasizing its handmade process, the skincare store better guiding customers to products, clothing stores reducing lines and adding staff, and the jewelry store exploiting its exclusive image. The summary focuses on the high-level observations and opportunities across multiple stores.
The document summarizes the author's observations from visiting six different grocery stores in search of dinner inspiration. At Costco, the author found it to be a large warehouse-style store selling bulk items at low prices but requiring large minimum purchases. Piazza's was described as a higher-end store with abundant, high-quality displays and prepared food options that would entice the author to return. Trader Joe's offered samples, attractive displays, and a friendly atmosphere.
The document provides observations from visits to various retail stores - Big Lots, H&M, Dick's Sporting Goods, Steve Madden, Zara, and a gastropub called Thirsty Lion. Key details are provided about the environment, products, customers, and personnel at each location. Common themes that emerged include descriptions of the invitingness of store entrances, music levels, cleanliness, product placement, customer demographics, and employee interactions.
The document summarizes the author's observations from visiting several clothing and accessory stores. They entered American Eagle, Pac Sun, Journeys, Euphoria Perfumes, Bath & Body Works, and Dillard's, noting details about the environment, personnel, and products of each store. The author observed that while each store had unique aspects, they shared similarities like closed doors, central displays, and impulse items by the register. Personnel generally greeted customers and aimed to be helpful, though some stores were more pushy. The conclusion reflects on the value of observation and how sales quotas may influence employee behavior.
The document describes Maria F. Guzman's observations and insights from visiting a grocery store. Some key points include: the store had a welcoming atmosphere due to its open door and large sign; the environment was bright, clean, and comfortable; personnel did not actively engage customers; products were arranged functionally but also featured impulse items by the registers; and customers seemed focused on completing purchases. Maria realized the store influences purchasing decisions through product placement and sales, and identified opportunities to provide entertainment during checkout and demonstrate electronic products.
Assignment #2. A Crash Course on Creativity, Professor Tina Seelig, Stanford...awesomeGod
The document provides an overview of a crash course on creativity taught by Professor Tina Seelig at Stanford University. It discusses how the course examines different aspects of creativity, including how to think creatively, recognize opportunities, and overcome obstacles to pursuing creative ideas. The course aims to help students develop their creative abilities and apply creativity to solve problems in various domains.
This document summarizes the author's observations from visiting various locations, including a restaurant, grocery store, clothing stores, and bike shop. Some key findings include unique interior designs, friendly employees, clean environments, and hidden features discovered upon closer inspection. The author notes both the appearances and experiences at each location and indicates which places they may return to in the future.
The document provides observations from visits to 6 different retail stores. Key points include: Stores varied in temperature, music volume, employee uniforms/ages, product placement, and sales approaches. Opportunities identified were improving signage, lighting, employee communication, and reducing clutter. The observations aim to understand different store environments and strategies.
The document provides observations from visits to three different stores - a confectionery, a bookstore, and a shoes and bags store. For each store, observations are provided about the exterior and entrance, interior environment, personnel, products, customers, and other notable features. The stores are compared in terms of color scheme, lighting, noise level, cash register location, security visibility, personnel uniforms and demographics, product arrangement and pricing, and whether free samples are offered. Overall impressions and differences between the stores are highlighted.
The document summarizes observations from visits to 6 different retail stores - Target, PetSmart, Michaels, Pier 1 Imports, Dollar Tree, and Walmart. For each store, the environment, personnel, products, customers, and overall feedback are described. Target, PetSmart, Michaels, and Walmart provided pleasant shopping experiences where employees were helpful, while the Dollar Tree visit lacked employee assistance. The Pier 1 Imports visit highlighted clearance items and a salesperson offering discounts. Across most stores, customers ranged from ages 20 to 50, often shopping in groups.
The Uniqlo store had earth tone colors and warm temperatures. Employees greeted customers and stated their availability to help. There were separate floors for men's, women's, and children's clothing. The cash registers were in the back with impulse items nearby.
The Old Navy store had a greeter at the entrance and employees refolding clothes. There were two floors with women's clothing below and men's/children's above. Cash registers and impulse items like snacks were at the back.
The H&M store had a security guard at the entrance. Employees organized displays and helped one customer. The store was divided into two floors with men's clothing above. The first noticed products were women's dresses.
ASU TEM 431 Observation Lab Jim BarriganJimBarrigan
Capital One Bank had undergone significant changes, transforming its brick-and-mortar locations into coffee houses. Tellers have been replaced with ATMs, while only a few sales representatives remain to assist customers. The bank locations now focus on serving coffee and food, representing an extreme change from the traditional bank model. This observation of Capital One's transformation was worth noting due to how different it was from the author's past experiences visiting the bank.
Dania Farah observed several grocery stores and shops in her neighborhood. She noted features of the store exteriors like bright colors, fonts, and cultural elements. Inside, most had tile floors, high ceilings, and crowded merchandise. Personnel were generally easy to approach but not uniformly dressed. Popular products had large eye-catching displays. Customers ranged from individuals on quick targeted trips to families spending more time selecting from a variety of goods. Overall the observations provided insights into shop environments, layouts, and customer experiences.
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2. Frys Marketplace
• First look from outside I notice the warm welcome with
some product such as flowers and seasonal items out
front.
• As I walked in one thing I have noticed while looking
deeper at the décor is the warm tones and wood look
that make it seem welcoming.
• I found this was also accommodated by the great lighting
like in the picture of the fruit you see its well lit up which
makes it glisten.
• Walking through the store I noticed how the product
selection is growing from just food. Frys now also has a
clothing section and the newest edition I saw that they
added was a Bed Bath and Beyond section where they
now sell small appliances and cooking supplies.
• While my time at the store I found it to be a little busy
and I didn’t see that many employees even at the register
as they were all pretty much self checkouts that were
open.
3. Dicks Sporting Goods
• Next store I went to was Dick’s SportingGoods. I like the entrance of the
store as it gave off and industrial feel.They also had different sporting balls
that were made of metal on the corners of the building which further
supported what they sell.
• When I first stepped inside, I saw how big it was as I was welcomed by tall
ceilings with two escalators going to upstairs.
• With so much room inside the building I like how they segmented it into
sections based on the sports that they carry.A big thing that stood out out
me was for the baseball section they had a whole batting cage to try out
the different bats that they offer.
• I found two negatives from this store.The first being that there seemed to
have too much product in the store which was overwhelming and If I was
there trying to find something I wouldn’t have an idea where to look.
• This leads to the second negative. During my time at the store I didn’t find
many workers ready to help. It wasn’t till I went upstairs when I saw about
5 of them talking.
• However, I did see a place to press a button for assistance which had me
wondering if it works and someone would come to help. During my time I
didn’t have a reason to press it and didn’t want to waste their time.
4. Dillard’s
• One of the most interesting stores I did an observation on was
Dillard’s.
• First look at the store from the outside it felt very underwhelming and
boring as it looks like a box with little uniqueness to it.
• As I stepped in the thing I noticed first was the tile floor pathways that
led through the store.
• This leads to what the most interesting aspect I noticed about the
store.This had to do with how it was laid out.As we see in the pictures
there is different sections to it.These sections are broken out by two
different aspects.The first having to do with the style of clothing or
product and the second is the brand of clothing.
• On top of the layout of the store as term of product I also found it to
have an interesting model as to how the checkouts work. Each section
of the store has its own checkout station buried within it.This makes
me as the customer feel like I am in a store that has multiple stores
within it.
• My last observation here is that I didn’t notice many workers at this
store however I believe this is because the workers that I did see just
wore normal clothes with just a name badge showing they work there.
So I find that I just couldn’t identify all the workers that were there at
the time.
5. The Home Depot
• First look outside there a a few things I notice. The first
being all the products they have out front from grills, tool
chest, and flowers. All which bring the shopping
experience to customers even before they make it in the
store. The second thing I've noticed was the American
flags that are out front which I know they are proud of
being an American company.
• As I walked in, I noticed how bright and airy it felt in the
store. I saw this to be the case because of the tall ceiling
and bright lights which I also noticed there were skylights
which also brought in natural light.
• While browsing the store I had multiple workers ask me if
I was finding everything all right. This was the case as a
saw employees everywhere in their bright orange
aprons. Or because I looked lost.
• Something else I noticed was how early the seasons and
sales within the stores are happening as they already had
the Christmas section set up along with the tool sales.
• Something interesting I thought of was how orange was
their color and this caused all the décor and beams to be
orange. I see this can also benefit them as it can also
work as a safety color so customers don’t trip or run into
things.
• Lastly and a sort of sad thing to see was how many things
they use to prevent theft in the store, and we hear theft
in every store is going up.
6. Target
• When first arriving at target something that
surprised me was how we all know this is
target however the building didn't have the
word target on it and rather it was just their
symbol.
• This would be interesting as to if it was a
foreigner visiting, I don’t know if they would
know what this store is or what they sell.
• As I walked around, I saw plenty of associates working around the
store however they all seemed focus on stocking the shelves rather
than looking or helping people around the store.
• I also saw kiosks around the stores that grabbed my interest.As
seen in the picture it is meant to get help by scanning product for
prices, call an associate, or help find things in the store by searching
an item up.
• A few smaller observations are how the store segments are broken
up. An instance of this is the section for the “guy” products. For this
section they changed up the décor by adding a different type of
flowing with modern fixtures to hold product and plenty of displays.
• The last thing which I believe is something newer that target added
was the introduction of groceries in the stores. It interesting to me
how grocery stores are adding more target type items and target
adding more grocery store items.
7. Circle K
• For the last spot I went was a convivence store known
as Circle K.
• The outside of the store was very clean and had a
modern design that was very inviting.
• However, as I went inside, I notice the door was very
still and hard to open as it felt broken.
• Once inside I saw it to be very clean with polished
floors and modern design.
• As with most gas stations this tends to be a self
service with just cashiers to check out.
• This particularCircle K also had a food station where
they made some pre prepared food. Food given how
clean it was inside I would actually eat from.
• Something else that caught my eye was the beer
cave because I see it as a little touch as people
especially in Arizona kind of find it fun to walk back
into their fridge and grab your beverages.
• Lastly as I went to checkout with my drink a found a
cool way to checkout.This was called smart checkout
where you set whatever you want down on the dots
and it knows what the product is and charges you.
• This is was a interesting feature to a self checkout
that I've seen recently.