Marketing Opportunities

Retailing

  
Visitor Attractions

Retailing
(Where shop is not main attraction and where applicable)
  

1. Layout - not assessed for Historic Attraction/Historic House/Castle
2. Merchandise
3. Presentation
4. Attitude / Efficiency of staff (retail staff)
5. Appearance of staff (retail staff)
6. Decor / maintenance
7. Cleanliness

 
1. Layout - not assessed for Historic Attraction/Historic House/Castle

  • Goods for sale are provided in an area set aside for that purpose
  • Use of reception is acceptable but attention to space/clutter will be assessed
  • Layout suitable for size and type of shop
  • Sufficient space for customers to move around, especially when busy

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2. Merchandise

  • Range and variety of stock
  • Range appropriate to size or type of attraction

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3. Presentation

  • Goods attractively and conveniently displayed
  • Quality of display units
  • Pricing is adequate and effective
  • Similar goods displayed together
  • Location of items clearly indicated (larger shops only)
  • Favourable environment in which to shop

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4. Attitude/Efficiency of Staff (Retail staff)

  • Warm, friendly welcome, general attitude, professional style, good customer care
  • Efficient service appropriate to size of establishment
  • Efficient and prompt attention
  • Sufficient level of staff, training, competence, supervision
  • Good level of product knowledge, ability to deal with enquiries

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5. Appearance of Staff (Retail Staff)

  • Corporate clothing and name badge, where appropriate
  • Staff distinguishable and suitably dressed
  • Smart and presentable appearance

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6. Decor/Maintenance

  • Quality and condition
  • Good decorative order in keeping with attraction
  • General maintenance, e.g. lighting, doors

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7. Cleanliness

  • Litter bins and general tidiness
  • Overall level of cleanliness
  • Smart, tidy appearance
  • High standard of housekeeping and attention to detail
  • Attention to display shelves

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