Marketing Opportunities

Tourist Shops


Visitor Attractions

Tourist Shop/Garden Centre


Includes retail outlets which are primarily in existence for tourists such as whisky shops, woollen shops/mills, leisure shopping complexes, garden centres etc and may include demonstrations or exhibitions
  

1. Orientation
2. Layout
3. Audience level
4. Range of goods
5. Presentation of goods
6. Decor/maintenance
7. Attitude/Efficiency/Knowledge of staff
8. Appearance of staff
9. Sales Area
10. Internal signing
11. Balance/mixture of products and range
12. Cleanliness

  
1. Orientation

  • Information on facilities, etc. e.g. location, content, etc
  • Clarity for visitors to obtain maximum benefit
  • Information on availability, promotion, range of products, etc

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2. Layout

  • Logical, easy to understand layout of products
  • Maximum use of space to allow freedom of movement for visitors
  • Use of space to allow segregation of different products
  • Layout allows for ease of browsing

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3. Audience level

  • Range of products appeal to various levels of visitor, e.g. children, elderly, etc
  • Displays allow for various visitor levels, e.g. low displays, clear labeling, etc
  • Varied range of products to suit all budgets

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4. Range of Goods

  • Range of products is appropriate to type of shop, location, etc.
  • Range of goods is co-ordinated/appropriate
  • Varied range of products according to price/budget

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5. Presentation of Goods

  • Suitability of chosen method of display
  • Durability of selected option
  • Appropriate design and style of display
  • Effectiveness of displays within overall retail area
  • Displays provide opportunity to purchase
  • Adequate stock levels, e.g.. display, demand, etc
  • Use of lighting for quality effect and practical use
  • Clear/concise labelling of goods

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6. Decor/Maintenance (Retail area)

  • Quality and condition
  • Good decorative order in keeping with attraction
  • General maintenance, e.g. lighting, doors, etc
  • Maintenance of display materials, etc
  • Maintenance of non-sales areas, e.g. corridors, stairs, etc
  • Maintenance of mechanical displays

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7. Attitude/Efficiency/Knowledge of Staff (Retail staff)

  • Warm, friendly manner, general attitude, professional style, good customer care
  • Efficiency and expertise to deal effectively with questions
  • Awareness of various products and goods for sale
  • Efficiency of staff to deal with all enquiries
  • Knowledge and ability to offer alternatives/goods

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8. Appearance of Staff (Retail Staff)

  • Corporate clothing and name badge, where appropriate
  • Staff distinguishable and suitably dressed
  • Smart and presentable appearance

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9. Sales Area (Not assesed at shopping centres)

  • Layout allows for ease of purchase/queuing, etc
  • Counter area at sales point allows for ease of purchase, e.g. lack of clutter, etc
  • Sufficient staff to cope with demand with minimum delay
  • Information on methods of payment
  • Details of mail-order, where appropriate
  • Adequate and appropriate packaging, etc

Or Information (Garden Centre)

  • Customers have access to information and advice relating to plants and products on sale
  • Staff have good product knowledge
  • Display of reference material for customers' use
  • Use of presentation or display gardens to inspire and educate visitors

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10. Internal Signing (Directional signs) (retail area) (where applicable)

  • Sufficient signing to clearly indicate where to pay
  • Signing to changing rooms, where applicable
  • Sufficient signing to any other facilities, eg. cafe, toilets, etc
  • Signing to exit/car park, where applicable
  • Where appropriate, sufficient signing to indicate differing product groups, etc

Or Sales Area (Garden Centre)

  • Layout allows for ease of purchase/queuing, etc
  • Counter area at sales point allows for ease of purchase, e.g. lack of clutter, etc
  • Sufficient staff to cope with demand with minimum delay
  • Information on methods of payment
  • Details of mail-order, where appropriate
  • Adequate and appropriate packaging, etc

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11. Balance/Mixture of Products and Range

  • Appropriate balance of individual components in enhancing the overall experience
  • Sensible and appropriate balance of products/goods
  • Appropriateness of goods in relation to the overall theme of the shop/location, etc
  • Provision of other visitor facilities, i.e. children''s play area, etc

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12. Cleanliness

  • Litter bins and general tidiness
  • Overall level of cleanliness
  • Smart, tidy appearance
  • High standard of housekeeping and attention to detail
  • Attention to display shelves, etc

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