This free survey is powered by QUESTIONPRO.COM
0%
 

Hello!


Thank you for your time today. As we mentioned in the e-mail, we are conducting a survey on behalf of The Children's Place.


We would like to invite you to take a 10 minute survey and earn a coupon for 20% off your next purchase at The Children's Place



Your answers will help us improve our products, services and store environment. We need your honest opinions on the questions to come. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential and will not be used for selling purposes.



Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 

* Which of the following best describes how often you are involved in the purchase of clothing for children ages 10 and under - either for your own children or for children you are close to?
 
Always
 
Almost always
 
Sometimes
 
Rarely
 
Never
 
 

* 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
 
 
 
* Please estimate the amount you expect to spend this year on holiday gifts in total for your family & friends.
   
 
 
 
Are you spending...
 
More than last year
 
About the same as last year
 
Less than last year
 
 
 
* Now please estimate the total amount you expect to spend this year on holiday gifts for children.
   
 
 
 
And about how much do you expect to spend per gift per child, on average?
   
 
 

* For the children that you are buying holiday gifts for, how would you breakdown your spend by percentage for different types of gift purchased?

Values must add up to 100%

Children's clothing & accessories
Children's shoes & boots
Electronics (Gaming systems, ipods, cameras, etc.)
Toys
Jewelry
Food/Candy
Gift Cards
Other
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
 
If you compared this year's breakdown to last year, would you say you are planning to spend the same in each category or different?
 
The Same
 
Different
 
 

* How would you breakdown your holiday spending by category for gifts purchased last year?
Children's clothing & accessories
Children's shoes & boots
Electronics (Gaming systems, ipods, cameras, etc.)
Toys
Jewelry
Food/Candy
Gift Cards
Other
0
Values must add up to 100
 
 
 
When shopping for children's clothing during the holiday season, how do you tend to shop?
 
I have a specific price in mind to spend per person
 
I have specific products/items in mind to get per person
 
I have a specific retailer/store in mind to shop
 
Other
 
 
 
 
What is the price, on average, you look to spend per child for children's clothing?
   
 
 
 
What retailers come to mind when thinking of holiday gifts in children's clothing?
   
 
 
 
When purchasing holiday gifts of apparel & accessories for children, what types of items do you typically purchase?

Check all that apply

 
Hats, gloves, scarves
 
Sweaters
 
Graphic T-shirts
 
Other shirts
 
Pants
 
Athletic wear
 
Complete Outfits
 
Outerwear
 
Shoes
 
Jeans
 
Fleece Jackets & Pullovers
 
Pajamas
 
Matching outfits (with siblings or parents)
 
Matching accessories
 
Matching outfits (with dolls)
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Now please rank these in order of what you like to give as gifts the most to least.
Hats, gloves, scarves
Sweaters
Graphic T-shirts
Other shirts
Pants
Athletic wear
Complete Outfits
Outerwear
Shoes
Jeans
Fleece Jackets & Pullovers
Pajamas
Matching outfits (with siblings or parents)
Matching accessories
Matching outfits (with dolls)
Other
 
 
Please rate the following statements on the importance in determining the stores I shop for my holiday gifts of children's clothing.
Not Important Neutral Important Very Important Extremely Important
Offers the lowest price for that item
Offers low everyday prices
Also sells toys or other gifting items (outside of children's clothing)
Is close to my home
Always has the items I want in stock
Has a large selection of gifting items (within children's clothing)
Always has the latest trends
Makes it easy to put together a gift
Offers gift cards
Always has something unique
Has great customer service
Is a brand/store I am proud to give as a gift
Offers coupons
 
 
How would you rate the following retailers in terms of offering great gifts for children's clothing?
Poor Below Average Average Good Excellent Do not shop
Babies "R" Us
GapKids/babyGap
Gymboree
JCPenney
Kohl's
Limited too
Macy's
Nordstrom's
Old Navy
Sears
Target
The Children's Place
TJ Maxx
Wal*Mart
 
 
Please rate The Children's Place on how they perform on the following attributes when shopping for holiday gifts for children's clothing.
Very Dissatisfied Not Satisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied
Offers the lowest price for that item
Offers low everyday prices
Also sells toys or other gifting items (outside of children's clothing)
Is close to my home
Always has the items I want in stock
Has a large selection of gifting items (within children's clothing)
Always has the latest trends
Makes it easy to put together a gift
Offers gift cards
Always has something unique
Has great customer service
Is a brand/store I am proud to give as a gift
Offers coupons
 
 
 
Other then The Children's Place, which of the following stores is your favorite to shop for holiday gifts of children's clothing?
 
Babies "R" Us
 
GapKids/babyGap
 
Gymboree
 
JCPenney
 
Kohl's
 
Limited too
 
Macy's
 
Nordstrom's
 
Old Navy
 
Sears
 
Target
 
TJ Maxx
 
Wal*Mart
 
 
Now please rate ${piping_text} on how they perform on the following attributes when shopping for holiday gifts for children's clothing.
Very Dissatisfied Not Satisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied
Offers the lowest price for that item
Offers low everyday prices
Also sells toys or other gifting items (outside of children's clothing)
Is close to my home
Always has the items I want in stock
Has a large selection of gifting items (within children's clothing)
Always has the latest trends
Makes it easy to put together a gift
Offers gift cards
Always has something unique
Has great customer service
Is a brand/store I am proud to give as a gift
Offers coupons
 
 
 

Just For The Record

The following demographic questions are to make sure we listen to all types of customers. All answers will be kept confidential.
 

What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
What is your age?
   
 
 
Please enter your zip code
   
 
 
How many children do you have?
   
 
 
 
What ages & genders are your children?

Please check all that apply

 
Newborn Girls (0-12 months)
 
Baby Girls (1-3 years old)
 
Big Girls (4-6 years old)
 
Tween Girls (7-10 years old)
 
Newborn Boys (0-12 months)
 
Baby Boys (1-3 years old)
 
Big Boys (4-6 years old)
 
Tween Boys (7-10 years old)
 
Other
 

 
 

Roughly speaking, in what range does your total annual family income fall?
 
Under $25,000
 
$25-35,000
 
$35-50,000
 
$50-75,000
 
$75-100,000
 
$100-150,000
 
Over $150,000
 
Prefer not to answer
 
 

Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic or of Hispanic decent?
 
Yes
 
No
 

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