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VICTORIA NEWS - Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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At the Victoria News we always put our readers first. We’d like to know you better so we can keep you informed and connected.
* 1. How do you generally read your local paper?
*7. Do you...?
The printed newspaper Online on my computer or laptop On my tablet On my smartphone
Research online prior to store purchase? Make online purchases? Use your smart phone for shopping?
Female 18-24 ............ 25-34 ............ 35-44
1
2
3
4 or more
............ 45-54 ............ 55-65 ............ 65+ Male.....18-24 ............ 25-34 ............ 35-44 ............ 45-54 ............ 55-64 ............ 65+
Yes
Never
New
* 11. What type of vehicle are you considering and when do you plan to purchase? Car Minivan
Next 3 months
Next 6 months
Next year
Pickup truck SUV
Appliances Discount, bargain or dollar store Clothing, accessories and footwear Computers, tablets, phones, cameras Fast Food Furniture, rugs and beds Groceries Health, personal care and make-up
Never
Office supplies Tools, home & yard improvement Toys & games, arts & crafts TV, stereo, PVR, Satellite
* 5. Please check the stores you shop at Safeway Save-on-Foods Sears Shoppers Drug Mart Sport Chek or Sport Mart Staples Starbucks T&T Supermarket The Bay The Brick The Source Tim Hortons Walmart Winners XS Cargo
* 6. What most influences your decision when choosing a grocery store?
Your first home purchase? Upsize? Downsize?
* 17. What type of real estate are you looking at? Single detached Townhouse Condo Resort property
Newly built
Previously owned
* 18. Are you planning any financial transactions? Please check all that apply. Consolidate your debt load Pay off a loan Pay off your mortgage Remortgage your property Renew your mortgage Secure a loan Seek financial planning advice Set up a line of credit Switch banks or credit union None of the above
Less than $35,000 $35,000 to less than $50,000 $50,000 to less than $75,000 $75,000 to less than $100,000 $100,000 to less than $150,000 $150,000 or more
Economy Midrange Luxury Hybrid
* 20. In which city/municipality do you currently live?
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* 13. Which ‘extra’ items are you likely to spend on in your household? Car detailing Fast food Fitness membership Further education or courses Gourmet foods or desserts Home improvement less than $500
Frequently
Occasionally
Never
Home improvement over $500 Live theatre or festivals Manicure, pedicure, hair styling
Movie downloads, Pay per view, movie channels Movie theatre Restaurant dining Scratch and lottery tickets
Trips to a casino
* 14. Are you planning to travel in the near future? In Canada for less than 3 days by plane Getaway of less than 3 days to the USA Longer trip within Canada by car Longer trip within Canada by plane Longer trip to the USA by car Longer trip to the USA by plane Longer trip outside of North America
* 16. Will this be..?
* 19. In which category does your annual household income fall?
* 12. Is your next vehicle most likely to be...? Occasionally
Loyalty to the chain Closest to home Best deals/offers/coupons Rewards or credit card program
Occasionally
No
Pre-owned
Frequently
Never
* 10. Will it be a new or preowned vehicle?
* 4. Which advertising offers are you most interested in?
Nesters Overwaitea Pharmasave PriceSmart Real Canadian Superstore Reitmans Rexall Rona
Frequently
Occasionally
* 9. Are you or someone in your household planning to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle in the near future? (If no, jump to Q13)
Less than 10 minutes 10 - 20 minutes 21- 30 minutes 30 minutes +
Jysk Kin’s Farm Market London Drugs Lululemon M&M Meats Mark’s Work Wearhouse Marketplace IGA
Frequently
Compromise on quality to save money? Forego a brand name to save money? Wait for the item to go on sale?
* 3. How much time do you typically spend reading the newspaper, its stories, advertising and flyers?
Army & Navy Bargain! Shop Best Buy Buy Low Canadian Tire Chapters Choices Market Coopers Dollar Giant Dollarama Extra Foods Future Shop Home Depot Home Hardware Ikea
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*8. Do you ever...?
* 2. How many people in your household (including yourself) read the paper?
250!
$ N I W
For business
For pleasure
No plans to travel
* 15. Does anyone in your household plan to sell or buy real estate in the near future? If no, jump to Q18) Yes No
* 21. How far will you drive from your home to use a business or service? 16-30 minutes 31-60 minutes 1 hours 2 hours 3 hours More than 4 hours I don’t shop outside of my own community
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