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I’ve got another shopping spot for you shopaholics! I just had the chance to visit the Platinum Fashion Mall (once again) this past weekend, and i was very astounded with the varieties of clothes being sold there…all i can say is it was astronomical. The first time i went there there wasn’t much open because it was closing time. But this time, i went during daytime and the place was swarming with clothes everywhere. I did go there with a mission though, so i did not go through every shop (that would take more than a day) and i was able to get a plain t-shirt with a v-shaped neck (the texture was very smooth and light) for 150baht each, which is just puny. i also got a short for just 250 baht but some shops also sell it at 300-500 baht, just depending on the design.

For the ladies, my friend got 3 different skirts, ranging at around 300-500 baht as well. The designs here are very very trendy and contemporary because the market for the buyers here are around the 15-30 or even 40 age because of the different selections available. Oh, and there are also a lot of nice jewelry shops, especially rings that are made uniquely and not sold because the sellers usually produce it themselves.

There’s a lot more products there, from shoes, bags, clothes (male & female) and just so much more i can’t take in, so go check it out! i got the info for this place from –> http://www.tourismthailand.org/7wonders/ in the ‘06 trends’ section, then click on the ’shopping’ section.

To get there, just take the BTS (skytrain) and either get off at chidlom, siam, or rachatevi station and walk or take a cab, which is very close by. This mall is right next to the Central World department store, so you can walk from there as well.
Enjoy shopping!

I’ve got another shopping spot for you shopaholics!

I just had the chance to visit the Platinum Fashion Mall (once again) this past weekend, and i was very astounded with the varieties of clothes being sold there…all i can say is it was astronomical. The first time i went there there wasn’t much open because it was closing time. But this time, i went during daytime and the place was swarming with clothes everywhere.

I did go there with a mission though, so i did not go through every shop (that would take more than a day) and i was able to get a plain t-shirt with a v-shaped neck (the texture was very smooth and light) for 150baht each, which is just puny. i also got a short for just 250 baht but some shops also sell it at 300-500 baht, just depending on the design.

For the ladies, my friend got 3 different skirts, ranging at around 300-500 baht as well. The designs here are very very trendy and contemporary because the market for the buyers here are around the 15-30 or even 40 age because of the different selections available. Oh, and there are also a lot of nice jewelry shops, especially rings that are made uniquely and not sold because the sellers usually produce it themselves.

There’s a lot more products there, from shoes, bags, clothes (male & female) and just so much more i can’t take in, so go check it out! i got the info for this place from –> http://www.tourismthailand.org/7wonders/ in the ‘06 trends’ section, then click on the ’shopping’ section.

To get there, just take the BTS (skytrain) and either get off at chidlom, siam, or rachatevi station and walk or take a cab, which is very close by. This mall is right next to the Central World department store, so you can walk from there as well.
Enjoy shopping!

I’ve got another shopping spot for you shopaholics!

I just had the chance to visit the Platinum Fashion Mall (once again) this past weekend, and i was very astounded with the varieties of clothes being sold there…all i can say is it was astronomical. The first time i went there there wasn’t much open because it was closing time. But this time, i went during daytime and the place was swarming with clothes everywhere.

I did go there with a mission though, so i did not go through every shop (that would take more than a day) and i was able to get a plain t-shirt with a v-shaped neck (the texture was very smooth and light) for 150baht each, which is just puny. i also got a short for just 250 baht but some shops also sell it at 300-500 baht, just depending on the design.

For the ladies, my friend got 3 different skirts, ranging at around 300-500 baht as well. The designs here are very very trendy and contemporary because the market for the buyers here are around the 15-30 or even 40 age because of the different selections available. Oh, and there are also a lot of nice jewelry shops, especially rings that are made uniquely and not sold because the sellers usually produce it themselves.

There’s a lot more products there, from shoes, bags, clothes (male & female) and just so much more i can’t take in, so go check it out! i got the info for this place from –> http://www.tourismthailand.org/7wonders/ in the ‘06 trends’ section, then click on the ’shopping’ section.

To get there, just take the BTS (skytrain) and either get off at chidlom, siam, or rachatevi station and walk or take a cab, which is very close by. This mall is right next to the Central World department store, so you can walk from there as well.
Enjoy shopping!

Shopping and Thailand seems to always go hand in hand because of the varieties of locations, both indoors and outdoors. The one i’m gonna highlight to today is the famous indoor one. Central Chidlom, which is under the famous department store chain Central in Thailand is worth a glimpse.

Central Chidlom’s located on Chidlom Road and is considered one of the upper-end department stores in Thailand. Accessibility is great because it’s in the downtown area with the skytrain (BTS – CHILDOM STATION) connecting to the department store or taxis that all know where this place is.

The place is filled with brand names, thai products/handicrafts, houseware, etc. Also, the restaurants and food hall here is one of the highest rated in town in terms of food in teh department store. The “Food Loft” which is on the top floor of the building has countless restaurants that are lined up to serve you all teh type of food in the world. The place looks very trendy as well. From Indian to Mexican food, you can find it there, with theme foods on a monthly basis.

Go to–> http://www.tourismthailand.org/7wonders/ for other shopping places or more info on this shopping place

There’s are always some sort of sales going on, especially seasonal sales, so don’t worry if you’re missing out, there’s always something on sale!!

Eat, shop, shop till u drop!

Shopping and Thailand seems to always go hand in hand because of the varieties of locations, both indoors and outdoors. The one i’m gonna highlight to today is the famous indoor one. Central Chidlom, which is under the famous department store chain Central in Thailand is worth a glimpse.

Central Chidlom’s located on Chidlom Road and is considered one of the upper-end department stores in Thailand. Accessibility is great because it’s in the downtown area with the skytrain (BTS – CHILDOM STATION) connecting to the department store or taxis that all know where this place is.

The place is filled with brand names, thai products/handicrafts, houseware, etc. Also, the restaurants and food hall here is one of the highest rated in town in terms of food in teh department store. The “Food Loft” which is on the top floor of the building has countless restaurants that are lined up to serve you all teh type of food in the world. The place looks very trendy as well. From Indian to Mexican food, you can find it there, with theme foods on a monthly basis.

Go to–> http://www.tourismthailand.org/7wonders/ for other shopping places or more info on this shopping place

There’s are always some sort of sales going on, especially seasonal sales, so don’t worry if you’re missing out, there’s always something on sale!!

Eat, shop, shop till u drop!

Shopping and Thailand seems to always go hand in hand because of the varieties of locations, both indoors and outdoors. The one i’m gonna highlight to today is the famous indoor one. Central Chidlom, which is under the famous department store chain Central in Thailand is worth a glimpse.

Central Chidlom’s located on Chidlom Road and is considered one of the upper-end department stores in Thailand. Accessibility is great because it’s in the downtown area with the skytrain (BTS – CHILDOM STATION) connecting to the department store or taxis that all know where this place is.

The place is filled with brand names, thai products/handicrafts, houseware, etc. Also, the restaurants and food hall here is one of the highest rated in town in terms of food in teh department store. The “Food Loft” which is on the top floor of the building has countless restaurants that are lined up to serve you all teh type of food in the world. The place looks very trendy as well. From Indian to Mexican food, you can find it there, with theme foods on a monthly basis.

Go to–> http://www.tourismthailand.org/7wonders/ for other shopping places or more info on this shopping place

There’s are always some sort of sales going on, especially seasonal sales, so don’t worry if you’re missing out, there’s always something on sale!!

Eat, shop, shop till u drop!

Shopping and Thailand seems to always go hand in hand because of the varieties of locations, both indoors and outdoors. The one i’m gonna highlight to today is the famous indoor one. Central Chidlom, which is under the famous department store chain Central in Thailand is worth a glimpse.

Central Chidlom’s located on Chidlom Road and is considered one of the upper-end department stores in Thailand. Accessibility is great because it’s in the downtown area with the skytrain (BTS – CHILDOM STATION) connecting to the department store or taxis that all know where this place is.

The place is filled with brand names, thai products/handicrafts, houseware, etc. Also, the restaurants and food hall here is one of the highest rated in town in terms of food in teh department store. The “Food Loft” which is on the top floor of the building has countless restaurants that are lined up to serve you all teh type of food in the world. The place looks very trendy as well. From Indian to Mexican food, you can find it there, with theme foods on a monthly basis.

Go to–> http://www.tourismthailand.org/7wonders/ for other shopping places or more info on this shopping place

There’s are always some sort of sales going on, especially seasonal sales, so don’t worry if you’re missing out, there’s always something on sale!!

Eat, shop, shop till u drop!

Shopping and Thailand seems to always go hand in hand because of the varieties of locations, both indoors and outdoors. The one i’m gonna highlight to today is the famous indoor one. Central Chidlom, which is under the famous department store chain Central in Thailand is worth a glimpse.

Central Chidlom’s located on Chidlom Road and is considered one of the upper-end department stores in Thailand. Accessibility is great because it’s in the downtown area with the skytrain (BTS – CHILDOM STATION) connecting to the department store or taxis that all know where this place is.

The place is filled with brand names, thai products/handicrafts, houseware, etc. Also, the restaurants and food hall here is one of the highest rated in town in terms of food in teh department store. The “Food Loft” which is on the top floor of the building has countless restaurants that are lined up to serve you all teh type of food in the world. The place looks very trendy as well. From Indian to Mexican food, you can find it there, with theme foods on a monthly basis.

Go to–> http://www.tourismthailand.org/7wonders/ for other shopping places or more info on this shopping place

There’s are always some sort of sales going on, especially seasonal sales, so don’t worry if you’re missing out, there’s always something on sale!!

Eat, shop, shop till u drop!

The arrival of internet has revolushionized our everyday life and opened the doors for local and International online shopping, online retail shops, online games, online dating, online shopping malls, online work at home jobs and many more. It does not require any real market place or traditional sidewalk stalls where products are displayed, bought and sold at a profit. It brings together manufacturers, buyers and sellers to interact with each other through websites, affiliate programs, emails among others. Online shopping has become more popular than ever as it has given a much needed solution to the time limitation problems posed by today’s hectic life and traffic conjestions.

One best thing is that you will recieve the product delivered at your door step by the free home delivery offer by the online sellers. Most of these online shopping sites are equipped with many unique features just for the benefit of the online shoppers.The products are listed under categories with their images, qualities, manufacturers and price tags so that the buyers can get the desired product at a relatively comperative price. Buyers have also the option of choosing from a wide range of similar products, compare their qualities, prices and delivery terms before adding into their shopping carts.

Among many popular online shopping sites, www.onlineretailshops.net and www.onlineshoppingworldcenter.com can be accessed for products from around the world such as Apparel, Jewelries, Baby products, Games, Watches, Fashion, Designer and Brand name products, Books, Movies, Music and many more.

As everyone wants to get the latest fashion and trendy products our sites are been updated often with new products and latest fashion in town.The prices at which these products are displayed are the best and competitive in the market as we believe in offering quality products at the best prices. Check our sites often and derive benefits by purchasing your favorite products from our sites.

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I did something quite unusual last night — I went Christmas shopping by myself at a much slower pace than usual. I didn’t manage to buy everything I set out to, but I got everything I could, and I got through the experience in one coherent piece — and I was able to get my nap after I got back.

Normally, this time of year is marked by team-shopping with my spouse. They contact everyone in the family and find out what people want… or we talk about what we think people want, and then they make up the list. We take the list, hop in the car, and head out to stores that look like good candidates, then we slog through the process of elimination, muddling our way through… with me getting so fried I either completely shut down and become non-communicative, or I melt down and fly off the handle over every little thing.

We usually spend several evenings like this, ’round about this time of year, and we’ve both come to dread it a little. My meltdowns had become more extreme over the past few years, and this year we were both really dreading the whole Christmas shopping business — to the point where we are going to be late(!) with presents for family members in other states. That’s never happened before. We were always good about it. But my meltdowns screwed everything up.

We both recognize that doing a lot of social things, this time of year (when work is actually getting more crazy, what with year-end and all), takes a huge toll on me. Even if it’s with friends (especially with friends), all the activity, all the interaction, all the excitement, really cuts into my available energy reserves. And then I get turned around and anxious… and I either regress to a cranky 9-year-old state, whining and bitching and slamming things around… or I melt down, start yelling, freak out over every little thing, and start picking at my spouse over things they say and do, to the point where neither of us can move without me losing it.

What a pain in the ass it is. Of all things, the uncontrollable weeping bothers me the most. The yelling bothers my spouse. It’s embarrassing for me and frightening for them, and neither of us has a very Merry Christmas, when all is said and done.

So, this year we did things differently.

We split up for the day and took care of our respective activities.

My spouse went to a holiday party that was thrown by a colleague of theirs who’s married to an attorney who deals with financial matters. I was invited, too, but we both realized that it would be pretty dumb for me to try to wade into the midst of 50+ actuaries and tax attorneys and their spouses who were invited to the shindig… and try to hold my own. Certainly, I can keep up with the best of them, but marinating in such a heady soup, especially with everyone hopped up on holiday cheer (eggnog, red wine, punch, etc.) and all animated and such, would have been a recipe for disaster.

So, I didn’t go. Instead, I took our shopping list and headed to the mall to stock up on what our families had requested. We had written down in advance all the names and the specific gifts we were going to get, and we had also written down where we were going to get them. That list was my lifeline. Especially in the rush and press of the mall, which sprawls out in all directions, with satellite stores on either end.

I’m happy to report that I actually did really well. I made a few tactical errors — like not parking in the first lot I came to and walking in. But that turned out okay, because if I had parked in the first lot, it would have been all but impossible to get down to the other end of the mall. I studied the list carefully ahead of time and used a highlighter to mark the stores where I’d be going. I also kept my focus trained on the task at hand — even if it was just sitting in traffic. I also walked a lot more this year than other years. I found one parking space and used it for two different stores. And I didn’t hassle with finding a space that was as close as I could get to the building. I took the first decent spot I could find, and then I walked to the store.

Imagine that — in past years, I was possessed with finding parking as close as possible, and I would move the car between stores, even if they were only 500 yards apart.  This year, I just walked the distance. Even though it was cold, for some reason the cold didn’t bother me, and it actually felt good to be out and moving.

I think that my 5 months  of daily exercise has paid off, in this respect. I think part of the reason I was always consumed with driving everywhere was that I just wasn’t physically hardy. I was kind of a wimpy weakling, in fact — though more in thought than in body, but a wimply weakling, all the same. But having a good physical foundation — even just from doing an hour (total) of cycling, stretching, and light lifting each morning — has made a significant difference in my willingness and ability to walk between stores.

It might not seem like much, but the walking (instead of driving) between stores part of the trip actually made a huge difference in my overall experience. Walking between stores — stopping at the car on the way to stash my presents — helped me break up the activity and clear my head. It got me out of that in-store madness, the crush and the rush, and it got me moving, so I felt less backed-up and agitated. And that let me start fresh at the next store.

That was good, because the first store was a friggin’ nightmare. It was one of those big-box electronics places, that supposedly has “everything” but really didn’t. It was exhausting, combing through the stacks of movies and music, only to find everything except what I needed. The lighting was awful — extremely bright and fluorescent and glaring. People kept bumping into me, or walking so close I thought they would run me down. But the worst thing was the acoustics. Everything surface was hard and echo-y and the place was overwhelmingly loud, and every single sound was at least partially distinguishable, which drove me nuts. I’ve noticed that acoustics have a lot more impact on me than light, when I’m out shopping. The store was one big cauldron of loud, indiscriminate noise, and my brain kept trying to follow every sound to see if it mattered. I couldn’t function there. Not with the place full of people — and very agitated, anxious, aggressive people, at that.

I eventually went with a gift card and got the hell out of there. I doubt I’ll ever go back when it’s that full. When the place is low-key and all but empty, I can handle it much better. But at this time of year? Not so much.

Walking back to my car chilled me out. Sweet relief.

At the second store — a bookstore — I started to feel pretty overwhelmed. They had long lines, and the place was packed — which is good for the retailer, but not so great for me. I spent the longest amount of time there, in part because I could feel I was getting overloaded, and I stopped a number of times to catch up with myself and remind myself what I was there to buy. My list was getting a little ragged, at that point, what with me writing notes in the margins and taking it out/putting it back in my pocket. So, eventually I just pulled it out and held onto it for dear life. I must have looked a little simple-minded, but I don’t care. Everyone else was so caught up in their own stuff, anyway. My main challenge there, was not getting trampled by Women On A Mission — many of them carrying large bags and shopping baskets that doubled as ramrods to get through the crowds.

One cool thing happened, though, when I was taking a break — I had a little exchange I had with two teenage boys who were talking about some book they’d heard about. I was just standing there, pretending to look at a shelf of books, just trying to get my bearings, when I hear this one young guy tell his buddy, “I heard about this book I should get — I think it’s called the ‘Kama Sutra’ and it’s, like, about sex, and it’s got these pictures… and it’s really old… like, from India or something.”

Well, I perked up at that, and suddenly very alert, I looked over at them and said, “Oh, yeah — the Kama Sutra, man… You should definitely check it out.”

They kind of looked at me like deer in headlights, and they got flushed and flustered and stammered something about not knowing how to find it. It was about sex, and they didn’t know how to ask someone to help them. I so felt their pain…

I confidently (and confidentially) pointed them to the book-finder computer kiosk, where they could type in the title and it would tell them where to find it in the store.

“Dude, you should totally look into it. It’s got lots of information — and pictures — and it’s been highly recommended… for hundreds of years.”

They got really excited and headed for the book-finder kiosk. Here’s hoping they — and their girlfriends — have a very Merry Christmas.

That little exchange got me back in the game, so I took another look at my list and managed to find the handful of books and music and calendars I wanted to get. I headed for the line and just chilled/zoned out. I didn’t get all tweaked about how long it was taking; I listened in on a conversation for a while, till I realized it was mostly about death and health problems people were having.

Oh – and another thing that helped me keep my act together, was the 4:15 p.m. alarm that I have set on my mobile phone. 4:15 is usually when I need to start wrapping up my day at work. I need to do a checkpoint on the work I’m doing, start to wind down, and begin keeping an eye on the clock, so I don’t get stuck in town past 6:00, which is what happens to me when I don’t watch my time after 3:30 or so. I have this alarm set to go off each day, and it went off while I was in the store, which was a blessing. I had completely lost track of time and I was starting to drift, the way I do, when I’m fatigued and overloaded and disoriented.

It startled me out of my fog, and I knew I still had a bunch of things on my list to get, so I refocused and started thinking about what I would get at the next store, so I could just march in and do my shopping without too much confusion and disorientation. After I paid for my books and music and calendar, I debated whether to have my presents wrapped for free, which might have saved me time in the long run. But I couldn’t bear the thought of having to interact with the folks who were doing the wrapping. They looked really friendly and gregarious — Danger Will Robinson! Warning! Warning! Even a friendly conversation was beyond me at that point.

I realized I just wasn’t up to that, and I must have looked like an idiot, standing there in the middle of the foyer, staring at the gift-wrappers for about 10 minutes, but who cares? Everyone was so caught up in their own stuff, they probably didn’t notice me. And if the gift-wrappers were uncomfortable with my staring, they didn’t show it… too much

Anyway, after I managed to extricate myself from that store, I headed for my last destination. Again, I didn’t sweat the traffic getting out of the lot, and when I got to the final store, I parked at a distance from the front doors and walked in through the icy cold, which was good — it cleared my head.

Inside, I consulted my list again and headed directly for the section that had what I needed. Halfway there, I remembered that I’d meant to buy a very important present at the first store, but I’d totally blanked on it. I started to freak out and got caught up in trying to figure out how to get back to that first store and not lose my mind in the process.  Then, I slowed down and stopped catastrophizing, and in my calming mind, it occurred to me that — Oh, yeah – they probably carried that item at this store, so I went and checked, and sure enough, there it was – score! I didn’t have to back to big-box hell. At least, not that day.

I found some more of the presents on my list, and although I didn’t get everything I needed, I made a decent dent. My partner can come with me and help me sort out the other items either today or tomorrow. Or possibly when we get to our family — they usually have some last-minute shopping to do, and they can cart us around with them. And I won’t have to drive.

By the time I got home, I was bushed. My spouse wasn’t home yet, so I called them — they were on their way home and were stopping to pickup some supper. I said I was lying down for a nap, and they didn’t have to wake me when they got home. Then I took a hot shower to get the public germs off me, laid down, and listened to Belleruth Naparstek’s Stress Hardiness Optimization CD. I had a bit of trouble relaxing and getting down, but I did manage to get half an hour’s sleep in, before I woke up in time for dinner.

My partner had a pretty good time at the party, but they said it probably would have been a disaster for me — so many people, so much energy, so many strangers, and unfamiliar surroundings. I concurred, and I showed them what I’d bought that afternoon.

We’d both done well. We both missed each other terribly, but we did get through the afternoon without one of those terrible holiday incidents that has dogged us for many, many years. Like Thanksgiving, which went so well, this Christmas shopping trip actually felt normal. It didn’t have that old edginess that I always associate with holiday shopping. It didn’t have the constant adrenaline rush. In some respects, it feels strange and unfamiliar, but you know what? If strange and unfamiliar means level-headed and low-key and plain old sane, and it means I can keep my energy up and pace myself with proper planning… well, I can get used to that.

Yes, I’ve done things differently this year. And it’s good.

Kendra has her own empire. To work for her is very unique, special and almost an honour. It is going to be now over 2 months that I’m working for her. Her empire is a colourful mixture of threads, needles and yarns. Since then I’ve got to be a haberdashery expert; ok well no. Everything has to be very NEAT and TIDY, thats the key word, then she will like my work. Of course as a queen she can’t afford to pour lot of nice word to her staff. I don’t think that she know the word motivation. My motivation got 360°  turn, went from enthusiastic to ‘I have to’. The truth is when I started there I was so excited, and yes, a bit naive, but I wanted to be one of those department store girls…well now I can’t stay wearing black.

The first day at the shop floor I got that my manner is harsh. Oh, well since I haven’t got royalty classes probably I’m just one of those working class children, who never wants to fit into those classes. I’m rather being myself a free bird, than a person who only led by stupid rules. Not to forget that I have a very serious test on Sunday, a test about using till, and providing an excellent customer service.

ps.: I’ve got Christmas postcard from my collegues. Shoud I be happy then? Well they put the effort to buy something, and write my name on the envelope. I wanted to bring Christmas suprise, so I took some special sweets. Guess what, Kendra is not eating cocolate. What a suprise?

Author : HANDOKO;, JEFFRI

Perkembangan sebuah mall sendiri tidak lepas dari peran para anchor tenant, mengingat anchor tenant adalah salah faktor penentu dalam menarik pengunjung. Pihak manajemen mall harus bekerja sama dengan pihak anchor tenant untuk mengikuti arus trend dari para konsumennya. Dengan kerjasama yang terjalin dengan baik antara pihak manajemen mall dan anchor tenant maka sebuah pusat perbelanjaan akan tetap dikunjungi pengunjung. Penelitian ini difokuskan pada identifikasi pengaruh brand image dan store image Sogo Department Store sebagai anchor tenant di Tunjungan Plasa IV. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah: Bagaimana pengaruh brand image terhadap minat konsumen untuk berkunjung ke SOGO sebagai anchor tenant dari Tunjungan Plasa IV, Bagaimana pengaruh store image terhadap minat konsumen untuk berkunjung ke SOGO sebagai anchor tenant dari Tunjungan Plasa IV, dan dari keduanya mana yang paling berpengaruh dominan. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling dengan jumlah responden penelitian sebanyak 147 responden. Hasil pembahasan menemukan bahwa Sogo Department Store memang dapat diposisikan sebagai anchor tenant di Tunjungan Plasa IV karena Sogo Department Store mempunyai store image yang tinggi dan brand image yang tinggi pula. Selain itu, Sogo Department Store ternyata mampu memberikan daya tarik bagi konsumen untuk datang di Tunjungan Plasa IV.

Keyword : sogo, department store, brand image, store image, anchor tenant, shopping centre

Sumber : http://repository.petra.ac.id/3256/

Author : NATALIA;, SIENNY

Melihat perkembangan kota Krian yang cukup pesat ditinjau dari pertumbuhan pasar saat ini, maka penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui variabel apakah yang mempengaruhi masyarakat Krian dalam memilih pasar sebagai tempat belanja. Pemilihan tempat belanja tersebut meliputi produk, harga, pelayanan dan fasilitas pasar. Tehnik pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara acak pada konsumen yang pernah berbelanja di Pasar Tradisional, Supermarket, Department Store dan Pertokoan di kota Krian. Dengan menggunakan metode Disaggregat Logit, hasuil analisa menunjukkan bahwa orang cenderung ke pasar tradisional bila berbelanja bahan makanan, orang cenderung ke Supermarket dan Department Store bila berbelanja makanan jadi, dan orang cenderung ke Pertokoan bila berbelanja peralatan rumah tangga. Kemudian dengan menggunakan analisa Diskriminan diperoleh variabel yang mempengaruhi responden dalam pemilihan pasar, variabel tersebut adalah pendapatan, umur, jarak, waktu tempuh, akses, pelayanan, produk, harga, lahan parkir, kualitas, jenis kelamin.

Keyword : method of disaggregate logit, traditional market, supermarket, department store, shop

Sumber : http://repository.petra.ac.id/2799/

Betty, who has the most rockin’ of clients, got a voucher from a client. It promised her a mini-manicure at Lucy and the Powder Room, the new swanky salon at the incredibly swish Department Store. Betty, therefore, tootled up to the Powder Room after her morning at the studio was done. It was a chillin’ time at the salon: the place was mostly populated by two beauty therapists, or, as they may have been, nail artistes:  they were pleasingly dressed in chic grey smocks, such as might be worn by, say, the supervising sisters at an alternate-reality 1960 unwed mothers’ home, and they had gold nurses’ watches pinned to their fronts.

Betty chose a polish in a kind of post-apocalyptic Williamsburg blue, or like a slightly iridescent dolphin; the artiste led her to a sweet little table for two and laid her hands, palm-reader-style (but, of course, palms down), on an expanse of white towel. “They’re very short,” said the artiste. She was referring to Betty’s nails, not her hands, which are in fact rather long; Betty will remind readers that a bored haematologist once caught sight of Betty’s hands and impulsively measured her wingspan, investigated her palate and proceeded to X-ray her in search of a Marfan’s index. This diagnosis did not eventuate. The artiste regretfully informed Betty that she would have to go for what she technically termed a “roundy shape”, the (apparently much cooler) “squary shape” being unavailable on such short nails. Betty readily acquiesced (she is a roundy, not a squary, anyway), and the artiste proceeded to file, buff, scrape, press, clip, again buff, clean and finally polish Betty’s nails.

One wonders why it was termed a mini-manicure, because it took about fifty minutes; Betty had a very pleasant time chatting to the artiste. At the end, the artiste advised Betty to be careful of her nails for the rest of the day, and not to wash in hard water.

So. A question. Why, when one’s nails are still soft, does one find that one bumps them into every little thing all the time? With a heightened sense of her nails, Betty still found it near-impossible to avoid denting them on the car key, or smacking them into the steering wheel, never mind the temptation to run them idly through her hair. It is a puzzling and yet intriguing somatic exercise, this polishing of the nails.

Clinique was founded in 1968 and its main focus is to meet all skin care needs. There chemists and dermatologists created a 3 Step Skin Care System to cleanse with facial soap, exfoliate with clarifying lotion, moisturize with dramatically different moisturizing lotion.  Most of Clinique’s products are 100% fragrance free and all are allergy tested. Each customer has a different type of skin and it all depends on your hygiene and cleanliness. At any Clinique counter each person will be presented with a skin care program that best fits your skin type. You will be able to find Clinique at most major malls around the country. They offer many products like hair care products make up, fragrances and of course skin care. I have tried many skin/beauty products during my journey through the preteen stage, teenage stage, twenties and now thirties. Clinique is priced in the mid-range, it is not so expensive that the average person could not afford it nor is it so cheap that it can be found at the local drug store at the cosmetic counter. Anyone wanting healthy wholesome looking skin should try the Clinique products. Clinique is gentle and user friendly. You should try it for yourself. If you want your skin to return to the healthy condition it was before I would suggest to anyone to try Clinique products. I really believe that you will be as pleased or more so than I am.

Keeping on with the topic of customer service levels at stores, I’ve investigated what the situation is at Macy’s.

First of all, if you browse the web site of the company, you’ll discover a huge information blog about customer service policy of the company. The page features numerous links which answer client’s questions in any regard. It is very interesting to read, and what is more – it is useful if you pursue protection as a customer. Here one can also read customer’s testimonials. Of course it is better to read feed backs on independent resources, since trying to preserve its reputation many companies tend to remove negative reports from their “Testimonials” boxes. However, the best proof of the customer service level is to go there and experience it yourself.
To organize CSRs in comparatively small stores and even department stores is not that big a problem. However, what about such gigantic shopping malls as Macy’s, for instance? It is considered to be the largest department store in the world, the icon even of NYC shopping spots. It is the most favorite place for the US citizens. It is not only about fashion boutiques, there are also other enchanting spots to pursue.

This is how to do business properly. Entering the Visitors Center, a customer bumps into a number of consultants speaking a variety of languages who are eager to provide guests with information not only about Macy’s but the rest of The Big Apple. They can help you with theater tickets, dinner reservations, sightseeing, shopping, nightlife, etc. Here everyone is welcomed, i.e. not only rich but as well people on the budget. Everyone will find something for himself and is treated equally – as a VIP client.

Domestic visitors are eligible to receive company’s Welcome Savings Pass, which offers up to 10% savings in all Macys stores nationwide for five days after validation. International visitors can receive the Welcome International Savings Card, which is available in 10 languages and offers 10% savings in all Macy’s stores for 30 days after validation.

The company features extremely flexible return and exchange policy. However, there is only one thing to remember: purchases at stores are not to be returned to the online store. Gift Cards are differentiated between customary and e-cards.

This new entry from the La Poste à Haiti series was published by the Grands Magasins de la Ville de Saint-Denis in Paris. This postcard code in BACS is 2825-001. Published circa 1900

Charles will once again be offering collectors and fans of his illustration work a Christmas holiday special.  This year, the special will include a free print of your choice.  In addition, the artist will include a free limited edition pastel print of the Joseph Horne Co. Christmas tree.  The lighting of the Horne’s Christmas tree has been a long-standing family tradition in the city of Pittsburgh.

The Joseph Horne Co., often referred to simply as Horne’s by Pittsburghers was an iconic regional department store located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   It was one of the oldest department stores in the country after being founded by Joseph Horne (1826-1891) in 1849.   The department store chain operated for nearly 145 years until it ceased operation in 1994 after it merged with Lazarus, a division of the Federated Dept. Stores, Inc.

Joseph Horne was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.  He moved to Pittsburgh where landed his first job in the retail trade with Christian Yeager.   At age of 23, he bought F.H. Eaton store and eventually renamed it the Joseph Horne Co.   It became the leading department store in Pittsburgh, along with Kaufmann’s lasting for generations.   In 1879, a new central location was built at the corner of Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street.   The building was a 7-story landmark and the first department store in the city’s downtown district.   The annual lighting of the Horne’s Christmas Tree at their flagship store was a long held family Christmas tradition.   The Christmas tree display was six stories high and erected on the building’s corner.  Although the store ceased operation, it remains a tradition with Pittsburgh’s annual Light-Up Night festivities.   Crowds would also gather during the Christmas season to view the Christmas display windows, which often were very elaborate and included animated moving characters.

Charles thanks the many people from around the world who have visited his website at http://www.steelcityartist.com  and continue to be wondered by the artist’s incredible artwork.   Charles would like to wish you and your family the blessings for a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday.

แม้ว่าตลอดทั้งปีห้างสรรพสินค้าจะมีแคมเปญดึงลูกค้าให้ควักกระเป๋าจับจ่ายต่อเนื่อง แต่ก็ ไม่ได้ทำให้มนต์เสน่ห์ของ “มิดไนต์เซล” เสื่อมความขลังลงแต่อย่างใด

โดยเฉพาะกลุ่มลูกค้าที่ขึ้นชื่อว่าเป็นนักช็อปมืออาชีพด้วยแล้ว ไม่เพียงเซ็นทรัลต้นตำรับแคมเปญ “มิดไนต์เซล” เท่านั้นที่ให้ความสำคัญกับงานครั้งนี้ แต่ยังกลายเป็นกลยุทธ์สำหรับกระตุ้นลูกค้าและเร่งยอดขายเป็นเท่าตัวจากยอดขายปกติในส่วนของห้างอื่น ๆ เช่นเดียวกัน

หลังจาก “เซ็นทรัล” ย้ำภาพความเป็นรายแรกที่เริ่มมิดไนต์เซลมาตั้งแต่ปี 2531 ด้วยการเติม “ออริจินอล” ต่อท้ายตลอดชื่อแคมเปญ “ปิยวรรณ ลีละสมภพ” ผู้ช่วยกรรมการผู้จัดการใหญ่ฝ่ายการตลาด บริษัท สรรพสินค้าเซ็นทรัล จำกัด กล่าวว่า ตลาดแข่งกันสูงมาก และเป็นช่วงโค้งสุดท้ายที่ทุกคนต้องเก็บยอดขายให้หมดทุกเม็ด มิดไนต์เซลครั้งนี้จึงต้องพิเศษและแรงกว่าทุกครั้ง เพื่อให้ลูกค้ามั่นใจว่าลดจริงและให้จริง

ด้วยการดึงเอาแคมเปญ “มิดไนต์เซล” มาควบกับแคมเปญ “เลทเซเลเบรท” เพื่อดูดกำลังซื้อจากเดิมที่จะเป็นคนละช่วงเวลากัน โดยยิงยาวตั้งแต่ 23 พ.ย.-9 มี.ค. ปีหน้า ด้วยยอดขายรวม 8,600 ล้านบาท เป็นมิดไนต์เซลแทรกอยู่ 7 วัน ที่อย่างน้อยต้องทำยอดขาย 750 ล้านบาท นอกจากส่วนลด 10-30% ในเคาน์เตอร์ปกติ “เซ็นทรัล” ได้เพิ่มรูปแบบสะสมสติ๊กเกอร์มาเป็นส่วนลดสูงสุดถึง 50%

1 สติ๊กเกอร์ในยอดซื้อ 1,500 บาท หรือใช้ 100 คะแนนเดอะ 1 การ์ดแลก “ปิยะวรรณ” ชี้ว่า จากการเซอร์เวย์พบว่าลูกค้าชอบแบบสติ๊กเกอร์มากกว่ารูปแบบสะสมยอดซื้อ เพราะ

สติ๊กเกอร์สามารถเอามาใช้เมื่อไหร่ก็ได้ตลอดแคมเปญ ด้านสะสมยอดซื้อจะลำบากและต้องวางแผนการซื้อที่ซับซ้อนกว่า ไม่สอดคล้องกับพฤติกรรมลูกค้า นั่นหมายความว่าลูกค้าสามารถได้ส่วนลด

ทำให้ยอดขายช่วงมิดไนต์จะสูงถึง 3,000 บาทต่อบิล จากเฉลี่ยปกติ 1.8-2 พันบาทนั้น และงานนี้เป็นครั้งแรกที่ลูกค้าจะได้ลุ้นชมคอนเสิร์ตนักร้องดังจากเกาหลี SHINee และ T-MAX ซึ่งเซ็นทรัลต้องการที่จะให้เป็นตัวดึงขยายฐานกลุ่มลูกค้าวัยรุ่นเพื่อเสริมกลุ่มผู้ใหญ่ที่เป็นลูกค้าเหนียวแน่นของเซ็นทรัล

ฟากฝั่งเดอะมอลล์ กรุ๊ป เป็นครั้งแรกเช่นเดียวกันที่รวมเอา 3 ศูนย์เดอะมอลล์, ดิ เอ็มโพเรียม และสยามพารากอน จัด มิดไนต์เซล ภายใต้แคมเปญเดียวกันเป็นครั้งแรก “ชำนาญ เมธปรีชากุล” ชี้ว่า ที่ผ่านมา 3 ศูนย์จะต่างคนต่างจัด เพราะแยกตามลูกค้าที่เป็นคนละทาร์เก็ตกัน

แต่การร่วมกันในครั้งนี้จะเพิ่มความ เข้มข้นของโปรโมชั่นที่ไปในทิศทางเดียวกัน ที่สำคัญเพิ่มความสะดวกให้กับลูกค้าสะดวกที่ไหนก็ไปสาขานั้นภายใต้แคมเปญเดียวกัน นอกเหนือจากการลดราคาสินค้าสูงสุด 70% แล้วนั้น เคาน์เตอร์ปกติยังสามารถลด 10-30% เมื่อบวกออนท็อป 5% และพิเศษเฉพาะสมาชิกเอ็มการ์ด 10% เท่ากับว่า ลดถึง 45% พร้อมเพิ่มคูปองเงินสดสูงสุด 3 พันบาท

ตลอดทั้งปีถึงจะมีหลากหลายโปรโมชั่นเข้ามากระตุ้นตลาด แต่เสน่ห์ของมิดไนต์เซลก็ยังดึงดูดและทำให้ลูกค้ารอคอยได้เสมอ เพียงแต่ต้องใส่ความพิเศษของแคมเปญและความแรงให้แตกต่าง

เห็นได้จากยอดขายต่อบิลในช่วงดังกล่าวของลูกค้าเพิ่มขึ้น 2-3 เท่าจากยอดซื้อปกติ และพฤติกรรมของลูกค้าโดยเฉพาะนักช็อปมืออาชีพ ที่ 1 สัปดาห์ก่อนมีมิดไนต์เซล จะหยุดซื้อและวางแผนการซื้อ และครั้งนี้ใกล้กับช่วงปีใหม่ เชื่อว่าลูกค้าที่กำลังหาของขวัญจะขยับเข้ามาซื้อเร็วขึ้นในงานนี้ โดยเฉพาะกลุ่มเครื่องสำอางที่เป็นไฮไลต์ขับเคลื่อนยอดขายแคมเปญมิดไนต์มาโดยตลอด

จึงไม่แปลกที่ยอดขายในช่วง 6 วัน (26 พ.ย.-1 ธ.ค.) ที่กลุ่มเดอะมอลล์ตั้งเป้าไว้สูงถึง 800 ล้านบาท (รวมสาขาโคราช) ควบคู่กับความพิเศษของแคมเปญที่สร้างความแตกต่างด้วยการจับมือกับร้านเพชรชื่อดัง Gem Peace by Chuchai ทำมงกุฎเพชรราชินีนักช็อปเพื่องานนี้โดยเฉพาะ ซึ่งลูกค้าสามารถลุ้นเพชรมูลค่า 1 ล้านบาท

บรรดาสาวกมิดไนต์เซลเตรียมเปรียบเทียบแคมเปญและควักกระเป๋าจับจ่าย เพราะทั้ง 2 ค่ายต่างการันตีความแรงและคุ้มกว่านี้ไม่มีอีกแล้ว

26 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2552 ประชาชาติธุรกิจ

พร้อมนำมงกุฎเพชรมูลค่า 200 ล้านบาท จากร้านเจมส์ พีซ บาย ชูชัย ขึ้นแสดงในงาน ขาช็อปนำใบเสร็จมาชิงโชค ทายจำนวนเพชรบนมงกุฎ จะได้ลุ้นรางวัลใหญ่เลือกซื้อเครื่องเพชรฟรีมูลค่า 1 ล้านบาท

นายชำนาญ เมธปรีชากุล ผู้อำนวยการใหญ่อาวุโส สายการตลาด บริษัทเดอะมอลล์ กรุ๊ป จำกัด ผู้บริหารศูนย์การค้าเดอะมอลล์ ดิเอ็มโพเรียม สยามพารากอน เปิดเผยว่า ช่วงปลายปีนี้บริษัททุ่มงบกว่า 35 ล้านบาท จัดแคมเปญใหญ่ “เดอะมอลล์ ดิเอ็มโพเรียม และสยามพารากอน มิดไนต์เซลล์ รอแยล” ซึ่งถือเป็นครั้งแรกที่ทั้ง 3 ศูนย์จัดงานมิดไนต์เซลล์พร้อมกัน โดยสินค้าเคาน์เตอร์ปกติทุกแผนกลดราคา 10-30% ขณะที่สินค้าแบรนด์เนมลดราคา 50-70% เพื่อกระตุ้นกำลังซื้อในช่วงเทศกาลปีใหม่ ขณะที่ลูกค้าของบัตรเอ็มการ์ดจะได้รับส่วนลดเพิ่มอีก 10%

ขณะเดียวกัน ปีนี้เดอะมอลล์ กรุ๊ป ยังมีไฮไลต์ร่วมกับร้านเจมส์ พีซ บาย ชูชัย จัดทำมงกุฎเพชรมูลค่า 200 ล้านบาท ขึ้นแสดงในงานนี้ด้วย และหากลูกค้าบัตรเอ็มการ์ดและบัตรซิตี้ เอ็ม วีซ่า มาช็อปปิ้งในศูนย์การค้าทั้ง 3 แห่ง นำใบเสร็จมาชิงโชค ทายจำนวนเพชรบนมงกุฎ จะได้ลุ้นรางวัลใหญ่เลือกซื้อเครื่องเพชรฟรีมูลค่า 1 ล้านบาท ที่ร้านเจมส์ พีซ บาย ชูชัย ด้วย

“แคมเปญมิดไนต์เซลล์จะเริ่มตั้งแต่วันที่ 26 พ.ย.-1 ธ.ค.นี้ รวม 6 วัน คาดว่าจะมีเงินสะพัดไม่ต่ำกว่า 800 ล้านบาท เพราะการจัดมิดไนต์เซลล์แต่ละครั้ง จะสร้างยอดขายสูงกว่าช่วงปกติกว่าเท่าตัว ประกอบกับขณะนี้กำลังซื้อของลูกค้าเริ่มปรับตัวดีขึ้นชัดเจนแล้ว สิ้นปี 52 คาดว่ายอดรายได้รวมบริษัทจะอยู่ที่ 40,000 ล้านบาท เติบโต 5% ตามแผนที่วางไว้ แต่ทั้งนี้ต้องอยู่ภายใต้สมมติฐานที่ไม่มีเหตุการณ์วุ่นวายมากระทบอารมณ์ใช้จ่ายของผู้บริโภค”

ที่มา ไทยรัฐ 25 พฤศจิกายน 2552

คุณศุภรัชฎ์ วีระกุล (ที่สองจากซ้าย) ผู้จัดการฝ่ายสื่อสารองค์กร บริษัทแลนด์ แอนด์ เฮ้าส์ และ คุณปิยวรรณ ลีละสมภพ (ซ้ายสุด) ผู้ช่วยกรรมการผู้จัดการใหญ่ ฝ่ายการตลาดห้างสรรพสินค้าเซ็นทรัลร่วมกันแนะนำ Central Privilege Card สิทธิประโยชน์สำหรับลูกบ้านแลนด์แอนด์ เฮ้าส์ เพื่อรับส่วนลดพิเศษถึง 20%เมื่อซื้อสินค้าที่แผนกตกแต่งบ้านของห้างสรรพสินค้าเซ็นทรัล ทุกสาขา ซึ่งบัตรนี้ ถือเป็นครั้งแรกที่เซ็นทรัล และ แลนด์ แอนด์ เฮ้าส์ ร่วมกันให้สิทธิประโยชน์กับลูกบ้านแลนด์ แอนด์ เฮ้าส์ โดย Central Privilege Card นี้จัดทำขึ้นเป็นพิเศษสำหรับลูกบ้านแลนด์แอนด์ เฮ้าส์ เท่านั้น ซึ่งทางแลนด์ แอนด์ เฮ้าส์ จะส่งมอบบัตรดังกล่าวให้ลูกบ้านในวันรับโอนบ้าน เพื่อให้ลูกบ้าน สามารถไปเลือกซื้อสินค้าตกแต่งบ้านได้ตามความต้องการและสไตล์ที่ชื่นชอบ

ไทยรัฐ 24 พย 52

North Side from the bus.

For people who want a more traditional experience, especially shopping, staying at the station, or heading north is the best way to go.  The Tokyu department store is located above and below Shibuya station.  Heading north from Shibuya crossing will lead you to Seibu and Marui department stores.  All of these shops provide a typical Japanese department store experience.  You can find them in every major centre of Tokyo, and almost every major city in Japan.  However, be sure to explore all of the side streets.  I have visited Shibuya countless times and every corner, every back street, changes constantly.  Many of the old shops have left the northern areas, in favour of more traditional fashion boutiques.  However, if you walk around enough, you’re sure to find a lot of nice shops that even residents who have lived their whole lives have never even found.

Apple Store, Shibuya (Thanks to a friend for the picture)

If you are feeling more adventurous, or you just have too much time on your hands, the areas to the south and east provide a very different feel for Shibuya compared to the north and west areas.  Directly to the east, people tend to associate it with Omotesando.  To the north east, it’s more Harajuku.  To the south, it feels more like Ebisu.  Omotesando is an upscale area that is very akin to Ginza.  The main difference is the affluence.  While Ginza is for people to be seen, and you’ll see a large variety of classes, Omotesando tends to be one class only, rich.  Harajuku was talked a lot by Gwen Stefani for its fashion and need to break away from the normal culture.  The north east corner of Shibuya borders Harajuku, and hence has more in common with that style of fashion.  It is also a location of an infamous park where homeless people tend to live, and rows of yakitori shops similar to the small shops in Shinjuku.  Again, like in Shinjku, I would not recommend them as they tend to be a little expensive, and they may not be so friendly to foreigners.  It’s better to go to Shinjuku.  The south region will see things be more food oriented.  Ebisu tends to have more food shops than anything.  You can also see some interesting fashion outlets, but people tend not to shop here.  There are more apartments than shops, but if you want to go for a nice walk, this area is a nice area.

109 often has various "dynamic" displays

All in all, Shibuya is a place to visit.  It’s noisy, bustling 24 hours a day, and willing to show you new insights into Japan.  Is it a true picture of Japan?  No.  Will you be amazed by the crazy lights, strange people, and wonderful shopping?  Yes.  Make sure you visit during the day and night.  In the day, do your shopping in the north.  At night, return to Centre Gai and take a stroll around the Love Hotel Hill.  Don’t be surprised when you pass expensive cars with blacked out windows parked in front of a sex toy shop

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibuya,_Tokyo
http://wikitravel.org/en/Shibuya
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3007.html

このblogは英語のblog。もし私の英語は難しい、日本語のquestionは大丈夫。