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Category Entry Points & Brand Choice Survey Template

Measure when shoppers enter a category and why they choose a brand. Prebuilt questionnaire covering triggers, moments, and selection drivers. Launch in minutes.

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Comprehensive insights and recommendations

Sample Survey Items

Q1
Dropdown
Which category will you focus on in this survey?
  • Bottled or packaged beverages
  • Snacks (salty or sweet)
  • Household cleaning products
  • Personal care/toiletries
  • Beauty/cosmetics
  • Over-the-counter healthcare
  • Pet care
  • Dairy or refrigerated foods
  • Frozen foods
  • Fresh produce
Q2
Multiple Choice
In the past 30 days, have you personally purchased or used anything in this category?
  • Purchased it myself
  • Used/consumed but someone else purchased
  • Neither purchased nor used
Q3
Multiple Choice
If you have not bought or used this category recently, what are the main reasons? Select all that apply.
  • I don't need this category right now
  • Too expensive
  • Not available where I shop
  • I forget to buy it
  • Unsure which brand to choose
  • Another person buys it for my household
  • I make it myself or use alternatives
  • Other
Q4
Ranking
Which of the following would most likely prompt you to buy this category in the next 30 days? Rank from most to least motivating.
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. A good discount or coupon
  2. Free sample or trial
  3. Recommendation from someone I trust
  4. Seeing it prominently in-store
  5. An online ad or social post
  6. Running low at home
  7. A new flavor/variant launch
Q5
Rating
How likely are you to purchase this category in the next 30 days?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Very unlikelyMax: Very likely
Q6
Matrix
How often does each situation lead you to buy or use this category?
RowsNeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways
Routine restock
Treat or indulgence
Hosting guests
On-the-go/commuting
Seasonal/holiday
Trying something new
Q7
Multiple Choice
Who typically decides the brand for this category in your household?
  • I choose the brand
  • Someone else chooses
  • We decide together
  • Not sure/varies
Q8
Short Text
Which brand did you most recently buy or use in this category (if any)?
Max 100 chars
Q9
Constant Sum
Allocate 100 points across the attributes below to show what matters most when choosing a brand in this category. The total must add to 100.
Total must equal 100
  • Price or value
  • Quality/performance
  • Taste/scent/benefits
  • Brand familiarity/trust
  • Availability where I shop
  • Recommendations/reviews
  • Promotions/discounts
  • Packaging/size
Min per option: 0Whole numbers only
Q10
Rating
How likely are you to choose the same brand next time?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Very unlikelyMax: Very likely
Q11
Numeric
How many brands do you typically consider before choosing one?
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q12
Multiple Choice
Where did you most recently obtain this category?
  • Supermarket/grocery
  • Convenience store
  • Pharmacy/drugstore
  • Mass retailer (e.g., Walmart/Target)
  • Warehouse club
  • Specialty store
  • Quick-service restaurant/cafe
  • Online retailer/app
  • Brand website
  • Other
Q13
Opinion Scale
For this purchase, how important was delivery speed or pickup convenience?
Range: 1 10
Min: Not at all importantMid: Somewhat importantMax: Extremely important
Q14
Opinion Scale
For this purchase, how much did in-store signage or display influence you?
Range: 1 10
Min: No influenceMid: Some influenceMax: Strong influence
Q15
Multiple Choice
Which sources do you use when deciding on a brand? Select all that apply.
  • In-store displays/shelf
  • Retailer app or site
  • Brand website
  • Search engines
  • Friends or family
  • Social media
  • Email or SMS from brand/retailer
  • Review sites or forums
  • TV/streaming/radio ads
  • Other
  • None of these
Q16
Opinion Scale
Was your most recent purchase planned or more of an impulse?
Range: 1 10
Min: Completely plannedMid: MixedMax: Completely impulse
Q17
Dropdown
What is your age?
  • Under 18
  • 18–24
  • 25–34
  • 35–44
  • 45–54
  • 55–64
  • 65 or older
  • Prefer not to say
Q18
Multiple Choice
How do you describe your gender?
  • Woman/girl
  • Man/boy
  • Non-binary
  • Prefer not to say
Q19
Dropdown
Where do you primarily live?
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • European Union
  • India
  • Other
Q20
Multiple Choice
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than high school
  • High school or equivalent
  • Some college/Associate
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Postgraduate degree
  • Prefer not to say
Q21
Multiple Choice
What is your current employment status?
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Self-employed
  • Student
  • Homemaker/caregiver
  • Unemployed
  • Retired
  • Prefer not to say
Q22
Multiple Choice
Attention check: Please select "Yes".
  • Yes
  • No
  • Prefer not to say
Q23
Long Text
Anything else about when you buy this category or how you pick brands?
Max 600 chars
Q24
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on Category Entry and Brand Choice
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q25
Chat Message
Thanks for your time—your feedback helps us understand shopping moments and choices.

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