DCBID Downtown LA Demographic Study 2011 • 67 Detailed Findings
Convenience Store Brand Desired
Overall, 28% of respondents wanted “convenience stores” in Downtown. 7-Eleven was most requested, by 36% (35%).
Table 71: Convenience Store Brand Desired Residence Total Base: wants this retailer type 7-Eleven Famima!! CVS Any open 24 hours Walgreens Rite Aid
DTLA
LA Co.
Relationship to DT Employed
Attend Arts
Attend Sports
DT Visitor
DT Student
Live & work DT
2699
1359
1340
1734
1593
983
494
171
758
36.0% 7.2% 4.0% 3.4% 2.4% 2.1%
29.9% 8.1% 3.5% 5.5% 2.7% 2.3%
42.2% 6.3% 4.6% 1.3% 2.0% 1.9%
38.1% 6.4% 4.0% 2.7% 2.3% 2.2%
34.8% 8.1% 4.3% 4.3% 2.6% 1.9%
37.9% 6.9% 4.5% 3.9% 2.5% 2.2%
41.9% 7.3% 3.6% 3.4% 2.2% 1.4%
31.6% 5.8% 7.6% 7.6% 1.8% 2.3%
28.6% 7.1% 3.4% 5.5% 3.0% 2.2%
Book/Music/Movie Store Desired
Overall, “book/music/movie stores” were wanted in Downtown by 58%. Most mentioned were Barnes & Noble by 42% (29%) and Amoeba Records by 17% (n/a).
Table 72: Book/Music/Movie Store Desired Residence Total Base: wants this retailer type Barnes & Noble Amoeba Records Borders Used or independent bookstores
Relationship to DT Attend Sports
DT Visitor
DT Student
Live & work DT
DTLA
LA Co.
Employed
Attend Arts
5509
2555
2954
3585
3330
1749
943
325
1375
41.9% 16.6% 9.6%
41.7% 19.8% 8.7%
42.0% 13.9% 10.4%
44.2% 14.9% 10.2%
39.2% 19.6% 8.4%
41.4% 17.8% 9.3%
33.7% 21.4% 9.2%
47.1% 18.2% 10.5%
42.3% 19.2% 9.7%
1.6%
1.7%
1.6%
1.7%
1.9%
1.7%
1.5%
0.3%
1.7%