3. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
A Shop-a-holic Stereotype
4. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Strength of the Female Consumer
5. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Purchasing Decisions
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
100%
83%
94% 92%
80% 91% 89% 90%
80%
60%
60%
55%
40%
20%
Furniture Vacation Homes Banking Health Cars Electronics
6. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Women of the US
are the world’s largest economy!
They represent approx. $7 trillion
in annual spending.
7. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
More Educated Than Ever Before
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
57%
100%
80%
60%
58%
40% 52%
47% 46%
20%
Master’s Doctoral Law Medical
8. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Single Population
source: National Geographic 02/07
Largest male
plurality
9. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Single Population
source: National Geographic 02/07
Largest female
plurality
Largest male
plurality
10. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Financial Strength
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
100%
80%
60%
62%
58%
40%
41%
20% 29%
27%
Single Head All or Most Half of Income > $500k Own Stock
11. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Women of the US are starting new businesses
1.5 times faster than men.
They generate approx. $1.5 trillion
in annual sales.
12. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Women of the US control
approx. $14 trillion in wealth.
13. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Wage Gap
source: 2006 US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Men Women
Men’s earnings
Women’s earnings as
percentage of men’s 81%
79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
14. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Median Weekly Earnings
source: 2006 US Bureau of Labor Statistics
M W
1,000
800
825
Earnings (dollars)
722 743
600
665
585 596
559
400 499 489
429
200
Total White Black Asian Hispanic
15. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Wage Change
source: 2006 US Bureau of Labor Statistics
M W
40
35
26
12
17
12
7
-2 -5 -15 -27 -10
-16
-30
Bachelors Some College High School Less than HS
16. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Women are not a market segment.
The are the market!
18. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Chromosomal Differences
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
Men Women
Have XY chromosomes. Have XX chromosomes.
The gender of every embryo is Every embryo starts off as female, and
determined by the father’s genetic then changes at 6 weeks.
contribution. All 8 genes that determine intelligence
Men get all their intelligence genes are found in the X chromosome.
from their mother - they get none from
their father.
19. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Chromosomal Differences
source: Natalie Angier - For Motherly X Chromosome, Gender Is Only The Beginning - New York Times, May 1 2007
Y
50 genes X
1,100 genes
20. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Chromosomal Differences
Women
Men Men
21. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hormonal Differences
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
Men Women
Testosterone - the big T Testosterone
The dominant hormone. Also present in small amounts.
There is a direct connection between it Estrogen
and competitive activity. Suppresses testosterone.
Is highest in the morning. Linked to nesting and nurturing.
Is highest in Autumn. Progesterone
Promotes care-taking urges.
Oxytocin
Promotes a sense of partnership and an
urge to take care of a child.
Released when stressed.
Serotonin
Dampens thrill seeking and
exhibitionist behavior.
22. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Releaser Shape - any object with short stubby arms and
legs, a round plump torso, an oversized head, and large eyes.
23. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Brain Differences
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
Men Women
Localization/Specialization Localization/Specialization
Emotional centers are concentrated on Have emotional centers throughout
the right side. several parts of the brain.
Connectivity Connectivity
Less than women - leads to more More connectivity than men - leads to
specialized thinking. more holistic thinking.
One Lobe or Two One Lobe or Two
Tend to favor only the right side. Use both sides together.
24. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hot Buttons
25. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Extra Sensory
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
Women
Sight
Better peripheral vision.
Sound
More sensitive to loudness.
Smell
More sensitive to odor and fragrance.
Taste
Greater ability to sense all four areas.
Touch
The least sensitive woman can sense
more than the most sensitive man.
26. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Emotional Access
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
Women
Women experience the entire range of
emotions with greater intensity and
more volatility.
It’s culturally more acceptable, and
often expected, for women to express
emotions more often.
Due to greater brain connectivity,
women can articulate their emotions
better.
27. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Attention & Focus
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
Women
Women pick up on details and
nuances, but also keep the big picture in
mind.
Tend to organize things by more finite
distinctions.
Are more sensitive to interpersonal
nuances - tone of voice, facial,
expression, etc.
28. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Attention & Focus
29. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Contextual Thinking
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
Women
Women tend to place elements they
see in relation to each other.
Tend to integrate elements into a
bigger picture.
Have difficulty discerning objects
separate from context.
They are synthesizers.
30. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
A Sense of Adventure
Mission: Go to Gap, buy a pair of Pants
Female Male
Macy’s Sears
Gap
JC Penny
Male Female
Time: 6 minutes Time: 3 hours, 26 minutes
Cost: $33.00 Cost: $876.00
31. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Verbally Inclined
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
Women
Women speak, read, and write earlier.
Tend to have better grammar.
In school, twice as many girls are in the
top scoring group for verbal skills.
Tend to build bonds through
communication.
Tend to see communication as the
point for getting together with friends.
32. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Verbally Inclined
33. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Male Characteristics
source: Barletta - Marketing to Women
Men
Have greater mathematical aptitude.
Tend to think more in terms of abstract
principles.
Have greater spacial acuity.
Have greater mechanical ability.
Are evolving into exotic house pets.
34. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Retail As Third Place
source: Oldenburg - Great Good Place
Home
Work 3rd Place
Retail
35. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Shopping as Social Experience
36. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Shopping as Hunting
38. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
The store itself is the greatest opportunity
for a retailer to grow sales.
39. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Boutique Retail
40. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Boutique Retail
41. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Boutique Retail
42. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Generations
Silent
age 62-85
Baby Boom
age 42-62
Gen X
age 26-42
Gen Y
age 12-26
Gen i
0-12
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
43. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Generations
Silent
age 62-85
Baby Boom
age 42-62
Gen X
age 26-42
Gen Y
age 12-26
Gen i
0-12
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
44. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Generations
Silent
age 62-85
Baby Boom
age 42-62
Gen X
age 26-42
Gen Y
age 12-26
Gen i
0-12
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
45. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Generations
Silent
age 62-85
Baby Boom
age 42-62
Gen X
age 26-42
Gen Y
age 12-26
Gen i
0-12
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
46. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Generations
Primary Financial Strength
Silent
age 62-85
Baby Boom
age 42-62
Gen X
age 26-42
Gen Y
age 12-26
Gen i
0-12
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
ages 36 to 72
47. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Generations
Retailer Focus
Silent
age 62-85
Baby Boom
age 42-62
Gen X
age 26-42
Gen Y
age 12-26
Gen i
0-12
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
ages 8 to 36
48. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
“New design follows young money.”
Paco Underhill
49. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Retail Survey
54. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Fundamental Attributes
Physical Factors
Companion parking.
Unique spacial needs.
Emotional Factors
Compelling human interest story.
Venue consistency.
Engages all the senses.
Vehicle for self expression.
Buying environment.
Lifestyle Factors
Allows for a shared experience.
Connection to target lifestyle.
55. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Criteria/Difference Matrix
Fundamental Attributes Gender Differences
Companion Parking Chromosomal
Physical Chemical
Unique Spacial Needs Hormonal
Compelling Story Emotional Access
Venue Consistency Attention & Focus
Emotional Engage the Senses Contextual Thinking Brain
Vehicle of Self Expression Verbally Inclined
Buying Environment Extra Sensory
Shared Experience Retail As Third Place
Lifestyle Cultural
Lifestyle Connection Retail Training
56. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
A Few Examples
57. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Limited Brands
58. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Limited Brands - Victoria’s Secret
59. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Victoria’s Secret
60. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Victoria’s Secret
61. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Victoria’s Secret
62. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Victoria’s Secret
63. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Victoria’s Secret
64. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Victoria’s Secret
65. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Limited Brands - Bath & Body Works
Personal care, redefined.
66. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Bath & Body Works
67. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Bath & Body Works
68. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Limited Brands - Target Markets
40 30 25 22 14 7
The Limited
Limited Too
Express
Silent
age 62-82
Baby Boomer
age 42-62
Gen X
age 26-42
Gen Y
age 12-26
Gen i
0-12
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
69. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Limited Brands - Target Markets
70 60 18 12
Bath & Body Works
Victoria’s Secret
Silent
age 62-82
Baby Boomer
age 42-62
Gen X
age 26-42
Gen Y
age 12-26
Gen i
0-12
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
70. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
71. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Brands
Abercrombie & Fitch Hollister Co. abercrombie
ages 18 to 22 ages 14 to 18 ages 7 to 14
354 stores 357 stores 164 stores
72. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
73. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
74. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
75. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
76. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
77. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
78. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch
Pamela Graphic Tee Emma Destroyed Boot Chelsea Graphic Tee
Brown Light Wash Light Blue
79. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Brands
Abercrombie & Fitch Hollister Co. abercrombie
ages 18 to 22 ages 14 to 18 ages 7 to 14
354 stores 357 stores 164 stores
80. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
81. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
82. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
83. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
84. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
85. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
86. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
87. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
88. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
89. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
90. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
Hollywood Beach Fleece Lake Hodges Tank Newport Fleece Pants
Green Blue Navy
91. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
J.M. “Jake” Hollister, son of
founder John Hollister, lived by
his own rules. The champion
surfer traveled the globe in
search of the perfect wave.
John named this fragrance after
him in 1962. The essence of an eternally
captivating spirit.
PACIFIC
92. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
Sales Receipt Gift Card Cologne Tester
93. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
94. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
95. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
96. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Hollister Co.
97. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Brands
Abercrombie & Fitch Hollister Co. abercrombie
ages 18 to 22 ages 14 to 18 ages 7 to 14
354 stores 357 stores 164 stores
98. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
abercrombie
99. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
abercrombie
100. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
abercrombie
101. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
abercrombie
sarah vintage tee shelby active pants kimberly cools tee
Green Green Light Blue
102. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
abercrombie
103. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Ruehl 925
11 stores
104. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Abercrombie & Fitch - Target Markets
35 22 18 14 7
Hollister Co.
abercrombie
Ruehl 925
Silent
age 62-82
A&F
Baby Boomer
age 42-62
Gen X
age 26-42
Gen Y
age 12-26
Gen i
0-12
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
105. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
106. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Forever 21
107. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Forever 21
108. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Forever 21
109. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Forever 21
110. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Forever 21
111. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Forever 21
112. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Forever 21
113. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Forever 21
114. IIDEX 2007 A Female Overview Gender Differences Great Examples Female Retail
Forever 21
116. Change is occurring - women are, and
will continue to be, the largest
economic power on the planet.
There are biological differences
between men and women that need
to be understood with relation to
retail spaces.
The best examples, and the most
successful, are those that are most
consistent.