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Thank you for your time today. As we mentioned in the email, we are doing a survey about how and where people shop for their children. We’re not selling anything, and we would like your honest opinions on the questions to come. We respect your privacy and will not share your information with any third party.


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* Are you the person in your household who most often buys children’s apparel?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 

* Are you age 18 or older?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 

* Do you work for any of the following types of companies:

  • a retailer

  • an advertising agency

  • a research firm

  • a children's products company?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 

Thank you for participating in our research. We are interested in your opinions on shopping for children's clothing.
 
 
 
The first store I think of for children's clothing overall is
   
The first store I think of for special occasion children's apparel is
   
The first store I think of for children's clothing for school is
   
The first store I think for children's clothing for play is
   
 
 
 
* How often do you shop for children's clothing?
 
Weekly; at least 3 times a month
 
1-2 times a month
 
Once every 2-3 months
 
Once every 4-6 months
 
Once a year
 
 

* In the past year did you primarily shop for:
 
Girls clothing
 
Boys clothing
 
I shopped equally for both
 
 
 
Girl's age
   
Boy's age
   
 
 

If one of the children for whom you primarily shopped is a girl, which of the following styles best describes that girl's style of clothing? Please choose an answer based on the one girl you identified earlier.
 
Latest fashions looks found in fashion/teen magazines
 
Surfer/Skateboarder inspired looks
 
Urban (loose fit, MTV inspired)
 
Classic, preppy looks
 
Simple, basic looks
 
Athletic-inspired looks
 
Clothing with characters (Powerpuff girls, Cinderella)
 
Youthful styles (whimsical designs, bright colors, decorations)
 

If one of the children for whom you primarily shopped is a boy, which of the following styles best describes that boy's style of clothing? Please choose an answer based on the one boy you identified earlier.
 
Surfer/Skateboarder inspired
 
Classic, preppy looks
 
Athletic-inspired looks
 
Simple, basic looks
 
Rugged, outdoorsy looks
 
Urban (loose fit, MTV inspired)
 
Clothing with characters (Spiderman, Batman)
 
 

What style of clothing do you wear most often?
 
Ordinary, very basic durable clothes
 
Classic or traditional styles that never go out of fashion
 
Classics updated with a fashion twist
 
Vintage-inspired looks
 
Preppy looks
 
Bohemian-inspired looks
 
Southwestern-inspired looks
 
Youthful styles (low rise bottoms, slimming tops)
 
Fashion inspired by the latest runway shows
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* Roughly how much in dollars did you spend on children's clothing in the past 12 months?
   
 
 

Approximately how much did you spend at each of the following retailers on children’s clothing in the past 12 months?
Wal*Mart/K-mart
Target
Upscale department stores (e.g., Saks, Bloomingdale's)
Department stores (e.g., Macy's, Dillards)
Promotional department stores (e.g., Mervyn's, Kohl's)
JCPenney and/or Sears
Babies "R" Us
GapKids/babyGap
Limited too
Old Navy
The Children's Place
Gymboree
abercrombie
Other specialty stores
Off-Price retailers (e.g., TJ Maxx, Marshalls)
Factory Outlets
Mail order catalogs or websites
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How important is each of the following to you when choosing a store to shop for children's clothing.
Not important at all Not that important Neutral Important Extremely important
Offers unique products
My kids ask to go there
Clean and neat environment
Everyday low prices
Kid-friendly
High quality fabrication
Offers good colors
Never goes out of style
Has the newest trends
Well designed
Not important at all Not that important Neutral Important Extremely important
Offers a brand or brands I trust
Offers coordinated looks and ensembles
Often goes on sale
Has a wide selection of clothes my kids and I can agree on
Offers clothes for the current season
In stock on sizes and colors I need
One-stop shopping for all kids products
Friendly sales help
Has something for everyone
Great value
Consistently fits well
Offers clothes ahead of the season
Offers multiple style "points of view" and a variety of colors
Convenient locations
Consistently like the look
 
 

If money were no object, what store would you most prefer for children's clothing?
 
 

And at what store do buy children's clothing most often?
 
 
You mentioned that you buy most often from the Children's Place. What style or styles best describe the girls clothing you purchased there last year? And which styles from that store do you prefer? For this question and the next, if you purchased for more than one girl, please choose your answers for the girl you identified earlier in the survey. Check all that apply.
Purchased Prefer
Fashion casual wear (leopard prints, faux furs, etc.)
Basic casual wear (solid colors, basic denim, basic prints,etc.)
Sleepwear
Athletic wear
Special occasion clothing
 
 
For which seasons did you purchase girls clothing at the Children's Place last year and which season from that store do you prefer ? Check all that apply.
Purchased Prefer
Spring / Easter
Summer
Back to school
Winter
 
 
In column "A", please check off the characteristics that best describe your most preferred store.
In column "B", please check off the characteristics that best describe the store at which you buy most often.
"A" - Most prefer "B" - Buy most often
Has something for everyone
Offers unique products
Has a wide selection of clothes my kids and I can agree on
Offers a brand or brands I trust
Consistently fits well
Often goes on sale
Friendly sales help
High quality fabrication
Offers multiple style "points of view" and a variety of colors
Clean and neat environment
"A" - Most prefer "B" - Buy most often
Great value
Offers clothes ahead of the season
Offers coordinated looks and ensembles
Kid-friendly
Convenient locations
Consistently like the look
Never goes out of style
My kids ask to go there
Offers clothes for the current season
Offers good colors
Well designed
Everyday low prices
Has the newest trends
In stock on sizes and colors I need
One-stop shopping for all kids products
 
 
Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each of the following statements when thinking about children's clothing.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
If I like a children's clothing item, I buy it regardless of price
I always compare prices when I shop for children's clothing
It is important to my child to have the latest fashions
These days, you don't need to pay more to get great quality and fashion
I buy children's clothing of lower quality when the fashion is right
My child's clothing is a reflection of his or her personality
I will wait for a sale before I buy children's clothing
Keeping my kids entertained while I shop for their clothing is a great way to get me to spend more
My child's clothing is a reflection of my personality
When I purchase children's clothing, I tend to come home with more than just clothes for my children (e.g., toys, shoes, food)
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
I enjoy shopping for my child/children's clothing
I don't typically buy my child's special occasion clothes from the same store as their everyday clothes, even if the store carries both
I am willing to pay more for better quality
Kids today ask for specific brands of clothing
The brands children wear says a lot about their family
I tend to buy clothing for kids only when they really need them
I tend to shop for children's clothes with my children
When I shop for my child/children's clothing, I tend to look for outfits rather than individual pieces
If an article of clothing lasts a season, I consider it good quality
I shop stores with a wide selection of styles and colors in each category
My child/children drive the styles of clothing I buy for them
I take pride in how my kids dress, no matter what the event is
 
 
The following is a list of statements that you may or may not use to describe the different brands below. Please read each statement carefully and indicate which characteristics apply to each brand. Check all that apply.
Old Navy GapKids/babyGap The Children's Place Gymboree Limited too
Flashy
All-American
Clothes kids like
Cheesy
Safe
Cute
Well-made
Exclusive
For all my kids do
Cheap
Old Navy GapKids/babyGap The Children's Place Gymboree Limited too
Fun
Celebrates childhood
Imaginative
Sophisticated
Boring
Whimsical
Cool
Timeless / Classic
Wholesome
Caring
Old Navy GapKids/babyGap The Children's Place Gymboree Limited too
Urban
Embellished
Colorful
European-influenced
Frilly
Always in fashion
Mini-me
 
 

If one of the children for whom you primarily shopped is a girl, how would you describe her apparel compared to her room decor? Please choose the best answer below.
 
Her room decor is more classic, and her apparel is more trendy
 
Her room decor is more trendy, and her apparel is more classic
 
Both her room decor and her apparel tend to be more trendy
 
Both her room decor and her apparel tend to be more classic
 
 

Which style of room decor do you most prefer for a girl's room?
 
Classic, timeless themes
 
Colorful, trendy, embellished themes
 
Solid colors, basic patterns
 
 
Using the list below, please check off words that come to mind when you think of the girl and/or boy for whom you shop. For this question, if you shop for more than one boy or girl, please choose just one boy and girl.
Girl Boy
Loves to explore new ideas
Great with numbers
Social
Enterprising
Loves to read/write
Loves school
Trend-setter
Wants to fit in
Athletic
Cares about how s/he comes across to others
Girl Boy
Shy around unknown kids
Thinks before doing
Conscientious of own actions
Dreamer
Pragmatist
Independent thinker
Loves to dance and/or sing
Very observant
Has own sense of style
Artistic
Does best in a structured environment
Goes with the flow
 
 
Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each of the following statements.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
Before my child goes to bed, he or she reads or is read to
My kids keep me well informed on their activities
Tattoos and/or body piercings are taboo in my home
I splurge more on my kids than I do on me
Weekend nights are often for going out without the kids
Watching TV is a perfectly fine way for kids to pass the time
It’s better to raise kids when an adult can stay home than when the adults in a household work full-time
I let my children dress with the latest styles, within reason
I take an active role in my forming my child's sense of style
I monitor what my kids do online
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
I want to prolong my child's innocence
Day-to-day, I care more about my child's appearance than my own
My family takes time to do things together on a regular basis
I often get a babysitter on the weekend
My kids often get the latest and greatest things
We eat meals together when everyone is home
 
 
Please indicate the approximate number of hours on average your child spends each week on each activity. Please write in number of hours per week for EACH activity. For this question as before, if you shop for more than one boy or girl, please choose just one boy and girl -- the same one you thought of previously.
Girl Boy
Surfing the internet/chatting online
Playing computer/video games
Indoor activities (playing dolls, board games, imaginative play)
Watching movies
Watching TV
Going to school
Going on play dates
Playing individual sports (swimming, gymnastics, etc.)
Listening to music
Playing extreme sports (snowboarding, skateboarding)
Reading books
Shopping
Playing team sports (baseball, football, basketball, etc.)
Outdoor activities (riding bikes, playing on playground)
Doing homework
 
 


Just For The Record
 

Do you:
Own your home Rent your home
 
 

Roughly speaking, in what range does your total annual family income fall?
 
Under $25,000
 
$25-35,000
 
$35-50,000
 
$50-70,000
 
$70-100,000
 
$100-150,000
 
Over $150,000
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 
 
What is your age?
   
 
 

Your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 

Which of the following categories best describes your ethnic background?
 
Caucasian/White
 
African American
 
Latino/Hispanic
 
Asian
 
Prefer not to answer
 
Other
 
 
 

Are you...
 
Single
 
Married
 
Divorced
 
Separated
 
Widowed
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 

Are you currently...
 
Employed full-time
 
Employed part-time
 
A student
 
A homemaker
 
Not currently employed
 
Retired
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 

How many children under the age of 13 are living in your household?
 
None
 
One
 
Two
 
Three
 
Four or more
 
 
What are the ages and gender of your children?


Place the number of children you have in each group in the corresponding box

# of children
Boys under 3 years
Boys 3-6 years
Boys 7-12 years
Boys older than 12 years
Girls under 3 years
Girls 3-6 years
Girls 7-12 years
Girls older than 12 years
 
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