Shopping expectations table.
Store and primary reason: More-Less
Net
Wal-Mart +16%
Price and one stop convenience
Chain drug stores +11%
Convenience and price
Target +11%
Ambiance and price
Dollar stores +10%
Price and 5 & 10 convenience
Supermarkets +10%
Food for home and bargains
Club stores +9%
Price and experience
Department stores +6%
Bargains
Home Depot +7%
Selection and price
Internet stores +6%
Convenience and price
Farmers markets +6%
Value and farmer support
Lowe's +6%
Selection and service
Trader Joe's +5%
Fun and price
Supercenters +5%
One stop convenience
Local independent stores +4%
Convenience and support
Yard sales/flea mkts, thrift. +4%
Price and thrift
Specialty stores +3%
Fashion, merchandise, easy to shop
Health-oriented (Whole Foods) +3%
Quality
Best Buy +1%
Price
Health food stores +1%
Price and freshness
Radio Shack +1%
Assortment and easy
Sears +1%
Item specific
Circuit City -1%
($ and service are reasons to avoid)
Independent drug stores -1%
($ and convenience reasons to avoid))
Convenience stores -2%
($ is main reason to avoid)
Category stores -3%
($ is main reason to avoid)
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