In Plain Sight

Fast Facts:- Cakes & Pastries Shop

- Inside the mall.- A big kiosk. Exposed and open for anyone. - No walls, no doors, no security guards.- First thing you’ll see coming from the

escalator from the 5th floor.

Pros:- Pet friendly- Welcoming atmosphere; It feels as if you

can just walk straight to the counter, buy a cake and maybe grab a jar full of cookies while at it.

- Items for sale are on display.- Delicious Chocolate Truffle Cake &

Cinnamon Roll- The one and only staff knew her products

well and was able to recommend the best items.

Cons:- Noise level (due to the open layout) can be

uncontrollable especially when the mall is full.

- Despite the high foot traffic, the store can easily be dismissed and passed. The place lacked colour. The store name is big but very plain and does not easily grab your attention.

- Lack of security. Due to it’s open nature and very little manpower. Items on display could be easily stolen if the cashier-server is pre-occupied.

Fast Facts:- Milk Tea & Specialty Drinks Shop

- Inside the mall. - No Security Guards

- Right in front of the elevator from the 3rd level

Pros:- Open layout, anyone can just walk-in and

order a drink.- Big, bright sign, hard to miss.- Really good drinks.

Cons:- The long lines. It takes forever to order

because there’s only one cashier and one cash register.

- Subject to a lot of noise because of open layout. The foot traffic is particularly high because of it’s location.

- Really few seats and tables. It’s more of a to-go kind of place.

Fast Facts:- Waxing Salon- Inside the mall.

- No Security Guards- Top floor of the mall

Pros:- Closed doors makes the place a little more

private even if it had no security guards.- Big, bright green sign, hard to miss.- Quiet and the lounge has a relaxing scent.- Great value for money.- Use of organic and eco friendly materials.

Cons:- The long lines. It takes a while because of

the limited number of rooms they have inside.

- Coooold! The temperature is always really low because of the need to keep the wax cool and not melt. The shop’s layout does not allow for the temperature to be different in the waiting lounge and the actual waxing rooms.

- Really few seats. Best to set an appointment ahead to cut the waiting time.

Fast Facts:- Hair Salon

- Inside the mall. - No Security Guards- Top floor of the mall

Pros:- Open doors, and sales people waiting to

assist you inside.- Big, neon sign, hard to miss.- Good services- Convenient location- Really quick, but good quality service. You

don’t have to wait too long for your turn to get a cut unless it’s a really full day.

Cons:- Tendency to insist on treatments that you

don’t really care for.- A little pricey for a haircut. Especially if

you only want a trim. The price is fixed.

Fast Facts:- Bookstore

- Inside the mall. - With a Security Guard

Pros:- Secure. There is a security guard inside

the store (People can easily walk away with small trinkets and books if not)

- The open doors and bright lights make you want to check out what they have to offer.

- Wide collection of books of all kind- They have people standing nearby very

willing to attend to your needs.- The bestsellers and books on sale are put

on display for everyone to see.

Cons:- Pricey. Some of the books here cost more

as compared to other nearby bookstores.- .- Some prices are not arranged in order of

the displays. It takes a lot of effort to match the price of the item you want to the price labels on the shelves.

Fast Facts:- Office Supply Store- Inside the mall. - With Security Guard

Pros:- Secure. There is a security guard inside

the store (People can easily walk away with small trinkets if not)

- The open doors and bright lights make you want to check out what they have to offer.

- Relatively lower prices than the other stores that sell office supplies.

Cons:- The warehouse feel can sometimes feel

very messy and disorganized.- Limited number of brands to choose from

on some products despite being called a “warehouse”.

- Some prices are not arranged in order of the displays. It takes a lot of effort to match the price of the item you want to the price labels on the shelves.