WE HOPE YOU HAVE HAD A GOOD SHOPPING EXPERIENCE TODAY AT OUTLETS AT THE BORDER. PLEASE HELP US MAKE IT EVEN BETTER BY ANSWERING A FEW QUESTIONS! WE HAVE A SMALL TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR YOUR TIME!

INTERVIEWER: Make sure you record all "wave-offs" as well as terminates (in Ques's. A and B) on the Terminate/Completion Status Report provided.

IMPORTANT: Terminate interviews among two types of shoppers: 1) respondents who are less than 18 years of age; and 2) respondents who work for any store or restaurant at Outlets at the Border or as an employee of the center.


INTERVIEWER: Give respondent the option of English or Spanish questionnaire version.
 
 
 
* 1. HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR SHOPPING TRIP AT OUTLETS AT THE BORDER TODAY?

VERY IMPORTANT: Although patrons do not have to be completely finished shopping, be aware that it is our strong preference to maximize the number of exit surveys - in other words, exiting patrons who have completely finished their shopping visit at the center are ALWAYS the priority interview.

Also, show respondent the supplied map of Outlets at the Border area and clarify that the questions we are asking – unless otherwise indicated – are referring only to Outlets at the Border and do not include Las Americas Premium Outlets or Plaza at the Border. (FYI, The Plaza shopping center includes Ross, T.J. Maxx, Ulta and Fashion Q, among others.)
 
No
 
Yes
 
 
 
* 2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES WHERE YOU ARE FROM? (INTERVIEWER: Read all response options - accept only one.)
 
U.S. Resident - live in the greater San Diego area (within a 50-mile radius)
 
U.S. Resident - visitor/tourist to the San Diego area (beyond 50-mile radius)
 
Resident of Mexico/Mexican National - in the area for shopping/dining, visiting friends/family, etc.
 
Dual Citizenship - Resident of U.S. and Mexico
 
International Tourist/Visitor (and not a resident of Mexico)
 
 
 
* 3. WHAT IS YOUR HOME ZIP CODE (OR POSTAL CODE)? Please enter Zip Code (U.S.) or Postal Code (Mexico).
   
 
 
 
* 4. IN WHICH CITY IN MEXICO DO YOU CURRENTLY RESIDE?
   
 
 
 
* 5. FOR INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS/VISITORS, INDICATE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.
 
Canada
 
United Kingdom
 
Germany
 
Other European country
 
Japan
 
China
 
South America
 
Other country
 
 
 
* 6. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN YOUR SHOPPING PARTY TODAY?
 
Myself
 
Two of us
 
Three of us
 
Four of us
 
Five of us
 
Six or more of us
 
 
7. HOW MANY TIMES DURING THE LAST 12 MONTHS HAVE YOU VISITED EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SHOPPING LOCATIONS, INCLUDING TODAY? (Interviewer:  Accept only one answer per center.)
Have not been in past 12 months 1 time 2 times 3 times 4-6 times 7-9 times 10-12 times 13-15 times More than 15 times
* Outlets at the Border
* Las Americas Premium Outlets
* The Plaza at the Border
* Carlsbad Premium Outlets
* Viejas Outlet Center
 
 
 
* 8. IN COMBINATION WITH YOUR TRIP TO OUTLETS AT THE BORDER TODAY, HAVE YOU OR DO YOU PLAN TO SHOP AT LAS AMERICAS PREMIUM OUTLETS AND/OR PLAZA AT THE BORDER? (INTERVIEWER: Read response options - accept only one. Show diagram used earlier in survey to reinforce the boundaries/stores included in each shopping center.)
 
Shopped at Las Americas Outlets prior to my visit to OAB today
 
Plan to shop at Las Americas Outlets after my visit to OAB today
 
Shopped at The Plaza prior to my visit to OAB today
 
Plan to shop at The Plaza after my visit to OAB today
 
I do not plan to shop at either of these centers today (Las Americas Premium Outlets or The Plaza)
 
Not sure/uncertain/not familiar enough with these centers to comment
 
 
 
* 9. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STORES/RESTAURANTS DID YOU VISIT TODAY AT LAS AMERICAS PREMIUM OUTLETS?
 
Adidas
 
Aeropostale
 
Aldo
 
American Eagle
 
Banana Republic
 
BCBG
 
Coach
 
Disney Store
 
Forever 21
 
Gap
 
Michael Kors
 
Nautica
 
Nike
 
Polo Ralph Lauren
 
Steve Madden
 
Subway
 
Tommy Hilfiger
 
Wetzel's Pretzel
 
Other (specify up to 3 add'l stores/restaurants)
 
None of the above/not sure

 
 
 
* 10. IN U.S. DOLLARS, HOW MUCH DID YOU SPEND IN TOTAL AT LAS AMERICAS PREMIUM OUTLETS TODAY?
 
Nothing
 
Less than $25
 
$25-$50
 
$51-$75
 
$76-$100
 
$101-$150
 
$151-$200
 
$201-$250
 
$251-$300
 
$301-$350
 
$351-$500
 
$501-$750
 
$751-$1,000
 
$1,001-$1,500
 
$1,501-$3,000
 
Over $3,000
 
 
 
* 11. NOW MOVING OUR ATTENTION BACK TO OUTLETS AT THE BORDER, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MOST INFLUENCED YOUR VISIT TODAY TO OUTLETS AT THE BORDER? (INTERVIEWER NOTE: Multiple answers acceptable.)
 
Friend/relative recommendation/word of mouth
 
Visual sighting of center/just passing by
 
Saw digital billboard signage (at Virginia Ave. & Camino De La Plaza)
 
Saw other outdoor signage/billboard
 
Internet search
 
Received an email from Outlets at the Border
 
Heard an Outlets at the Border commercial on the radio
 
Here for a promotion/event sponsored by Outlets at the Border
 
Here for a specific store
 
Hotel concierge/info desk
 
Tourist brochure/guide/information
 
Tour operator/group
 
Other

 
 
 
* 12. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN HERE AT OUTLETS AT THE BORDER TODAY?
 
Under 15 minutes
 
15-19 minutes
 
20-29 minutes
 
30-39 minutes
 
40-49 minutes
 
50-59 minutes
 
60-89 minutes
 
90 minutes to less than 2 hours
 
2 hours to less than 3 hours
 
3 hours or longer
 
 
 
* 13. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STORES AND/OR RESTAURANTS HAVE YOU VISITED TODAY AT OUTLETS AT THE BORDER TODAY? (INTERVIEWER: To expedite process, please show OAB Store Card to respondent. Enter store numbers in boxes provided.)
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
11
 
12
 
13
 
14
 
15
 
16
 
17
 
18
 
19
 
20
 
21
 
22
 
23
 
24
 
25
 
26
 
27
 
28
 
29
 
30
 
31
 
32
 
33
 
34
 
35
 
36
 
37
 
38
 
39
 
40
 
41
 
42
 
43
 
44
 
45
 
Other
 
None of these/not applicable

 
 
 
* 14. IN TOTAL, HOW MANY STORES (INCLUDING THE FOOD COURT) HAVE YOU ENTERED TODAY?
 
None
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
11
 
12
 
13
 
14
 
15 or more
 
 
 
* 15. IN HOW MANY OF THOSE STORES (INCLUDING THE FOOD COURT) DID YOU MAKE A PURCHASE?
 
None
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
11
 
12
 
13
 
14
 
15 or more
 
 
 
* 16. HOW MUCH HAVE YOU SPENT IN TOTAL AT OUTLETS AT THE BORDER TODAY?
 
Nothing
 
Less than $25
 
$25-$50
 
$51-$75
 
$76-$100
 
$101-$150
 
$151-$200
 
$201-$250
 
$251-$300
 
$301-$350
 
$351-$500
 
$501-$750
 
$751-$1,000
 
$1,001-$1,500
 
$1,501-$3,000
 
Over $3,000
 
 
 
* 17. USING THE FOLLOWING MAP, WHICH ENTRANCE DID YOU USE TO ENTER OUTLETS AT THE BORDER TODAY? (INTERVIEWER NOTE: Multiple answers acceptable. Show Map)
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
Other Location

 
 
 
* 18. WHICH, IF ANY, OF THE FOLLOWING STORES OR TYPES OF STORES (IN CAPS) WOULD LIKELY CAUSE YOU TO SHOP MORE OFTEN AT OUTLETS AT THE BORDER? PLEASE SELECT ALL STORES AND/OR CATEGORIES THAT APPLY.
 
lululemon athletica
 
Victoria's Secret
 
Pink
 
White House | Black Market
 
Charming Charlies Accessories
 
Sephora
 
Columbia Sportswear
 
Hollister
 
Zara
 
Fossil
 
PLUS SIZE WOMEN'S CLOTHING
 
- Torrid
 
MEN'S LARGE SIZE (hard to fit)
 
- Destination (Men's) XL
 
DENIM/JEANS: PREMIUM
 
- 7 for all Mankind
 
- Joe's Jeans
 
- Diesel
 
DENIM/JEANS: POPULAR
 
- Lucky
 
CONVENIENCE STORE
 
Other
 
None of the above/not sure

 
 
 
* 19. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC RESTAURANTS AND/OR RESTAURANT TYPES IN GENERAL (IN CAPS) WOULD MOST INFLUENCE YOU TO VISIT OUTLETS AT THE BORDER? PLEASE SELECT ALL RESTAURANTS AND/OR RESTAURANT TYPES THAT APPLY.
 
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN
 
- Roberto's Taco Shop
 
TACO QUICK SERVICE
 
- Rubio's
 
- Wahoo's
 
- Baja Fish Tacos
 
- Chipotle
 
DINER
 
- Ruby's
 
- Johnny Rockets
 
HAMBURGER QUICK SERVICE
 
- McDonald's
 
- In-N-Out Burger
 
SOUP/SALADS/HEALTHY
 
- Panera Bread
 
JUICE/SMOOTHIES
 
PIZZA
 
DELI SUBS AND SANDWICHES
 
YOGURT
 
SHAVED ICE
 
CUPCAKES/DOUGHNUTS/COOKIES/DESSERTS
 
SPORTS BAR
 
FAMILY SIT-DOWN
 
Other
 
None of the above/not sure

 
 
 
* 20. IN THE PAST YEAR OR SO, DO YOU RECALL SEEING OR HEARING ADVERTISING FOR OUTLETS AT THE BORDER – SEPARATE FROM ADVERTISING FOR THE INDIVIDUAL STORES IN THE CENTER – AND IF SO, WHERE? (INTERVIEWER NOTE: For response #5, point to digital billboard if respondent seems confused.)
Yes, I do recall seeing / hearing Outlets at the Border advertising:
 
In the newspaper
 
In a magazine
 
On the radio
 
Billboard or Spectacular
 
In-center signage and/or advertising
 
Digital billboard signage (at Virginia Ave. & Camino De La Plaza)
 
From the center’s website
 
From the center’s Facebook page
 
Online/digital advertising
 
Some other way(s)
Do not recall seeing/hearing OAB advertising
 
Do not recall seeing/hearing any advertising from Outlets at the Border

 
 
 
* 21. WHICH OF THESE TYPES OF SALES PROMOTIONS WOULD YOU MOST FAVORABLY REACT TO? PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
 
Gift-with-purchase
 
Direct % off merchandise (i.e. 40% off)
 
Buy one get second 50% off promotions
 
Digital offers/messages to my phone
 
Sidewalk sales
 
Family themed events
 
Cultural events and activities
 
Celebrity appearances/autograph signings
 
None of these/no preference

 
 
 
* 22. WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES YOUR PERSONAL ATTITUDE TOWARD FASHION AND THE WAY YOU DRESS? (INTERVIEWER: Read all response options - accept only one.)
 
Unconcerned with Fashion
 
Aware of Fashion, but Don't Care
 
Mainstream-Conservative
 
Trendy/Fashion Forward
 
On the Cutting Edge of Fashion
 
Not sure/uncertain
 
 
 
* 23. IN U.S. DOLLARS, APPROXIMATELY HOW MUCH DID YOU SPEND IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS ON YOURSELF FOR APPAREL, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES? (INTERVIEWER: Accept only one answer.)
 
Under $500
 
$500 to $749
 
$750 to $999
 
$1,000 to $1,499
 
$1,500 to $1,999
 
$2,000 to $2,499
 
$2,500 to $2,999
 
$3,000 or more
 
Not sure/uncertain
 
 
24. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT MEANS YOU CURRENTLY USE TO RECEIVE SALE INFORMATION AND/OR SALES COUPONS FOR APPAREL. (INTERVIEWER NOTE: Accept only one answer per medium.)
Currently Using and Have Made Purchase in Last Year Currently Using, But Have NOT Made Purchase in Last Year Do Not Use/Unlikely to Use Not Sure/Uncertain
* Emails from stores I have chosen
* Emails from centers/malls I have chosen
* Mobile/Smart Phone Apps
* Facebook
* Instagram
* Twitter
* Shopping center websites
* Websites like Groupon
* Web searches like Google
* Customer loyalty clubs/programs
* Displays & signage throughout a shopping center
* Direct mail to my home
* Newspaper(s)
* Tourist publications
 
 
 
THESE LAST QUESTIONS ARE ASKED TO HELP US CATEGORIZE ALL THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE GIVEN US.
 
 
 
* 25. WHICH CATEGORY BEST REFLECTS YOUR EMPLOYMENT STATUS?
 
Manager/Proprietor/Technical/Professional
 
Homemaker/full-time stay at home parent
 
Clerical/Administrative
 
Laborer/Craftsperson
 
Self-employed
 
Armed services
 
High school student
 
College student
 
Other student
 
Retired
 
Not employed
 
Other
 
 
 
* 26. WHICH OF THESE CATEGORIES BEST DESCRIBES THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION YOU HAVE COMPLETED?
 
Less Than High School
 
Some High School
 
High School Graduate
 
Vocational/Technical School
 
Some College
 
College Graduate
 
Post College Graduate
 
 
 
* 27. HOW MANY CHILDREN UNDER AGE 18 LIVE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD?
 
No Children
 
One Child
 
Two Children
 
Three or More Children
 
 
 
* 28. WHICH OF THESE CATEGORIES BEST DESCRIBES YOURSELF?
 
Caucasian
 
African-American
 
Mexican National
 
Hispanic/Latino/Mexican American
 
Asian/Pacific Islander
 
Native American
 
Other Race
 
 
 
* 29. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY LANGUAGE YOU SPEAK/READ AT HOME?
 
English
 
Spanish
 
Other language

 
 
 
* 30. DO YOU HAVE RESIDENCES IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* 31. WHICH OF THESE CATEGORY NUMBERS BEST DESCRIBES YOUR AGE?
 
18-24
 
25-34
 
35-44
 
45-54
 
55-64
 
65-Plus
 
Refused / No Answer
 
 
 
32. IN U.S. DOLLARS, WHICH OF THESE CATEGORIES BEST DESCRIBES YOUR TOTAL ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME BEFORE TAXES? (REMEMBER, ALL OF YOUR ANSWERS ARE HELD IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.)
 
Under $25,000
 
$25,000 - $34,999
 
$35,000 - $49,999
 
$50,000 - $60,999
 
$61,000 - $74,999
 
$75,000 - $99,999
 
$100,000 - $149,999
 
$150,000 - $199,999
 
$200,000 - $249,999
 
$250,000 or More
 
Refused/No Answer
 
 
 
33. IN MEXICAN PESOS, WHICH OF THESE CATEGORIES BEST DESCRIBES YOUR TOTAL MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME BEFORE TAXES? (REMEMBER, ALL OF YOUR ANSWERS ARE HELD IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.)
 
Under $2,700
 
$2,700 - $6,799
 
$6,800 - $11,599
 
$11,600 - $34,999
 
$35,000 - $84,999
 
$85,000 - $104,999
 
$105,000 - $139,999
 
$140,000 - $209,999
 
$210,000 - $279,999
 
$280,000 - $349,999
 
$350,000 or More
 
Refused/No Answer
 
 
 
WE VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR TIME IN HELPING US WITH THIS SURVEY. HAVE A GOOD DAY/EVENING.
 
 
 
* 34. INDICATE GENDER:
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
* 35. INTERVIEWER STOP - END OF SURVEY: For each survey, it is important that you indicate the appropriate Location, Day and Time of survey below and then initial survey:

Please indicate Location of Interview below (see center diagram of interviewing locations):
 
Location #1
 
Location #2
 
Location #3
 
Location #4
 
Location #5
 
 
 
* 36. Please indicate Day of Interview:
 
Wednesday, November 11th
 
Thursday, November 12th
 
Friday, November 13th
 
Saturday, November 14th
 
Sunday, November 15th
 
Monday, November 16th
 
Tuesday, November 17th
 
Wednesday, November 18th
 
Thursday, November 19th
 
Friday, November 20th
 
Saturday, November 21st
 
Sunday, November 22nd
 
 
 
* 37. Please indicate Time of Interview:
 
10-11 am
 
11-Noon
 
Noon-1 pm
 
1-2 pm
 
2-3 pm
 
3-4 pm
 
4-5 pm
 
5-6 pm
 
6-7 pm
 
7-8 pm
 
8-9 pm
 
 
 
* 38. Please type interviewer initials: