Don Don Donki & Decathlon: What You Didn't Know About Megastores | On The Red Dot | Full Episode

[@papichoku2442]

Was in Tokyo last week and visited the Don Don Donki megastore in Shibuya. They called it Don Quijote in Japan. It’s a huge 7 storey store with everything imaginable you can buy.

[@rey2103]

It's Donki here because Singaporeans wouldn't find Don Quijote as catchy as Donki.I suppose. Even though Don Quijote pronounced in short is still Donki~

[@papichoku2442]

@@rey2103 it’s Donki here because Don Quijote already taken by another company and there is copyright issue using the same name.

[@rey2103]

@@papichoku2442 interesting!

[@papichoku2442]

@@rey2103 don quijote taken by a Spanish restaurant in Singapore to be exact.

[@leafster1337]

@@melpelzer1073I didn’t experience any of that the multiple times i went to one in different cities (month long trip)

[@violetears]

After you've been to Donki a few times, u know their product range and even at a new outlet it's easy to navigate and find what u want. Those maze shelves only works to confuse the new or occasional shoppers.

[@sleepyearth]

Yea and i'm a shopper who just goes directly to the products i need. I now never spend more than 10 mins in donki donki and that includes the paying/bagging process and if i can't find my usual products because they moved it, i'll just move on lol

[@lingth]

The pattern is there is the raw food area, where all the shabu shabu beef and fruits is, then there is a cooked food area where a lot of working ppl will head to for their meals, then the sauces, Quick Cook instant foods like Ramens.. the Cold aisle for frozen and then dairy products.. usually there is an order for it..the alcohol aisle usually near the checkout where there is more staff and more cctv, in case of theft and breakages.. while cheaper items like snacks tend to be in areas less monitored and less staff..

[@Jane306]

Agreeeee they categorise everything!

[@raychayyc]

The Don Don Donki;s Miracle Shopping song is not half as irritating as Giant's "I want nobody nobody but YUU!" song.

[@blilasg8956]

Japan Home takes the cake! my gosh.

[@Last_Sept]

hahah so true, i don't wanna do Yuu card bcuz of this !!

[@doel89]

mixue song!!!

[@jjlim]

The Miracle Shopping song is in way more than just two languages. It has been translated to the local languages where Donki has a significant presence. In Hong Kong, they have a Cantonese Version while in Thailand they have a Thai version.

[@sgmei]

omg the Donpen and Donko eating at hawker centre illustration is so cute!!!!!!

[@vernonthiede8439]

Oh Man! Now that Don Don Donki song is stuck in my head again!

[@dsakuda]

I live in Japan and visited Singapore last year and I was surprised to hear the song without “Quijote” it was like waiting for something that would never come..

[@ilbz]

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[@doel89]

exactly .. when it first open i was disappointed, must be some copyright problem

[@lingth]

in most Shopping Malls, they wont put a big clock, they dun want you to know how long you are in the malls, ideally they want you to forget your parking is almost up and its time to leave..

[@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110]

There would not be too many windows in malls too Its make sure customers so not know what rime it is and make us customers to shop longer in the mall

[@JeffDayz]

Yes same for casinos too

[@lingth]

also usually the items that ppl need to buy most often is placed right at the back of the mall, like milk or eggs or rice..etc so to get to that item, you will likely need to walk past a lot of other rows and be distracted by signs like PRICE DROP, NEW ARRIVAL, CLEARANCE Price, etc.. and hopefully pick up more items which is not on your shopping list or what you intended to buy also.., also for items with multiple brands like sugar or flour, usually the budget or cheaper price brand is at the lower rack, so your eyes see the brands that the mall want you to buy more of.. it usually dun work for items where there is brand loyalty, like shampoo for example as ppl will look for what they normally use, but for items where ppl dun care much for brands like sugar, salt, flour, tissues, general use items, they will put brands that cost more in the eye level rows, while cheaper brands are placed lower.

[@dianaahakim2001]

If that’s the case then they forget we have phones and watches.

[@kamalani808]

Here in Hawai’i we have Don Quijote, same as Donki. That dang song plays all the time 😩It’s more a plantation type store because it carries everything! It’s so much fun to wander the aisles.

[@yooyooba]

0:28: 🛍 The video explores the unique experience of shopping at a Japanese mega store in Singapore, known as Don Don Donki, and the tactics used to keep customers engaged and shopping for longer. 5:56: 🛒 The video discusses the operations of a high-tech retail store and its efficient inventory management system. 10:09: 🏞 The video showcases the innovative products and operations of Decathlon, a sports retailer. 15:05: 🛒 The video showcases the unique retail tricks and bargains at Dong Dong Donkey stores. 19:44: 🦄 A quirky story about a beloved mascot at a budget store in Japan. Recap by Tammy AI

[@ndyoyo1905]

R u a real person

[@cyclonicleo]

I LOVE Donki. One of my favourite stores ever. I hope it comes to Australia some day.

[@Al-ok1lj]

We got one opening in Guam next month! So excited! Hopefully you guys can get one too!

[@wongxinhao1996]

I missed walking around in the Carrefour at Suntec city, as a kid i would stand at the xbox/play station and watch people play games.

[@lingth]

Also to target kids, Candies and things that kids like are placed at a shelf height that is that of a child's eye level rather than higher up which is an adult eye level. This is so that kids who walk by will see the items, like a candy bar..and grab it and their parents will pay for it.. it is also placed at checkout so that a kid may grab a candy while the parents are checking out.

[@Fairly_Reasonable_Investor]

bingo

[@ennmin]

I feel bad for the staffs at DDD. They’ve probably heard that tune playing in-store thousand of times.. mental stress 😅

[@myoung1970s]

When U hear a song 1000s of times, it becomes inaudible in your mind.

[@ennmin]

@@myoung1970s so true haha. Before getting to 1000x , it’s a painful process 😅

[@tommyfield8449]

Imagine Uniqlo staff

[@jego207]

It's been months since my last visit and the Miracle Shopping song is STILL ringing in my head.

[@Stevel024]

Was in Singapore last month and was my first time at a Don Don Donki. The song got me 😂 and I ended up buying a Donpen shirt - wish they could bring one of these to the US but I doubt it would be possible with shipping/logistics.

[@jholmes553]

Living in Japan and only referring to this store as Don Quijote or Donki, it is weird to hear "Don! Don! Donki!" all the time. At first, I thought it was just a gimmick this documentary/investigative report made to hint at the store's catchy song. But the more it was mentioned, the more doubt I had. And then they showed the store name, and I was not prepared. LOL. So weird.

[@user-zk6no3no3g]

What's so weird? You need to Get out more.

[@jholmes553]

@@user-zk6no3no3g Reread my comment, open up your mind just a tiny bit and then maybe we can talk. :)

[@sls17662]

They always called it Don Don Donki 驚安殿堂, so its no any wierd to hear about it, they have opened it in many places in Asia already

[@jholmes553]

The original name is "Don Quijote" and in Japan, it has always been "Don Quijote" or "Donki". So hearing that the store is not only called another name and even use that name in its storefronts, it's a bit off-putting. Japan refers to Starbucks as スタバ(Sta-ba-) but the store itself is still officially called スターバックス(sta-baksu). I am not saying "Don! Don! Donki!" is "weird-bad". I'm saying it's weird in a way that it feels off to me.

[@sls17662]

At first they want to called it Don Quijote when they open their first store in Singapore, but that name has already registered by another restaurant so they changed it to don don donki to avoid any patent iasues abroad

[@lilenggoh7863]

I enjoy spotting Donpen & Donko in DDD all the time! Always have a good laugh at the cute drawings.

[@Al-ok1lj]

Coming to Guam real soon! Can’t wait!

[@DanialRosli]

10:03 I think he meant to say that the drivers would come on the half hour. So every hour (not 30 minutes), but at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30.... then makes sense for there to be 10 batches from 10:30am to 7:30pm

[@emptyangel]

he said every 30th minute, not 30 minutes.

[@piggnant]

@@emptyangel that can still be understood as every 30 minute. Saying every hour from 1030 to 730 is probably best

[@zhgfng]

@@piggnant Only if your comprehension isn't good. Every 30th minute is very obviously different from every 30 minutes

[@siuman1124]

I went to DDD once. That song stuck in my head for 2 weeks!

[@Al-ok1lj]

Our store in Guam hasn’t opened yet, and I’m already humming the tune lol!

[@ellielinyan1521]

Honestly, the dddk stores in Singapore aren't nearly as claustrophobic as the ones in Japan XD when I went to a dddk in Tokyo, boy the aisles were tiny as hell

[@LolPop-ig4pf]

Tiny aisles for tiny ppl

[@neetuh4850]

I love the Donqui Song. I miss all the songs from stores in japan as i used to live there.

[@windforce22]

I went to the one in Thailand and I love it 😊

[@bobbiipin]

This is such an interesting documentary

[@cleeyy.office8851]

This is a very informative and enjoyable video. Thanks!

[@romeldionisio3149]

Our Very first DECATHLON store in the Philippines was opened in SM CITY NORTH EDSA NORTH TOWERS. It was a game changer in our sport stores. So far I'm pleased and satisfied with DECATHLON.

[@rougemerald]

The first Decathlon store in the Philippines is in Filinvest, Alabang. It definitely is a game changer.

[@Lewej1]

Went to Japan's Don Quijote last Christmas with my family, and it seriously had everything you need on full display--so much so that it was very overwhelming. All 7 beefed-up floors of merchandise at a great price 😅 At some point I almost got lost finding what I needed and ended up in the adult (toys) section. Really amusing that I somehow ended up there in awe with my mother.

[@randomanonymous-q5d]

Don don donki is now in hong kong.🎉🎉

[@gnoek]

Impressed u can speak a few of the different languages. Enjoyed Thai insight of golden triangle without travelling there.

[@safirasnh]

visiting donki megastore in shibuya was definitely my highlight during a trip to japan🤣

[@freygoodman7874]

Saw these cover stories outside of nanyang media such as CNA beforehand. More informative. Thanks anyhow CNA.

[@wrldtrvlr4vr]

Love the Don Quijote stores in Okinawa. The song is Don Quijote there and gets stuck in your head lol

[@CassisVermillio]

Honestly, the original in japan stores is less grating. I was always sleepy whenever I go to Donki and find myself dancing to the tune. Psychs myself up haha.

[@wribbit]

Haha so now I know they purposely arranged the shelves in a way that you will end up walking through most of the store! Not gonna say which outlet coz I don't want to get anyone in trouble, but I frequently asked to be let in through the cashier section just to pick up my weekly dose of baked sweet potatoes, and thankfully they usually agree.

[@aryadivairsyadi7756]

This video suddenly popped up in my timeline right after I flew back from Japan

[@JS-ev4xc]

On the contrary, when i know i have to suffer the Don Don Donki song, i called it off.

[@alias_peanut]

Adhd people spoons .Serious dos; i 10.23 notified Don donki < decathlon 😅

[@sitikhadijah-co4fd]

Me as malaysian. Go to shopping mall Shopping ❎ Air cond ✅ Food ✅ Cinema ✅ In malaysia majority malaysia shopping malls have cinema and food court.

[@prieremonte]

Donki's song is really an earworm 😭

[@tobznoobs]

I have visited donki in 3 countries and never went home empty handed. also van rysel has uci approved bikes for a team that competes in tour de france, so it is a quality bike. I have a quenchua bag still going strong.

[@lordalfa600]

Costco have bigger than normal shopping carts and the minimum sized items are usually in pairs or larger than the usually sizes in regular stores.

[@marchlopez9934]

Don Don Donki, the largest Japanese mega store in Singapore, attracts over 1 million customers daily with its 13,000 different types of items on its shelves. The store intentionally overwhelms shoppers with its messy and claustrophobic layout to encourage them to spend more time looking through the products. The store's playlist, arranged by its IT team, is a mixture of Japanese songs and its own "Miracle Shopping" song, which is played two to three times within 15 minutes. The store aims to distract customers into staying longer and buying more, a technique known as the "groin effect." The store is a treasure trove of unusual products, such as a dental peeling sponge, big fish SN, and savory crab ice cream. The store also employs a 1.7m-tall inventory robot, named PAL, which uses an infrared camera and two RF scanners to navigate the store and capture data on the RFID tags of all products. PAL can do more inventory work in one night than seven humans can do in a month.

[@neorenjie]

I went into Don Don Donki once and I couldn't take it and never went back. Too much stimulation!

[@retrorider7521]

I also loved every burger 🍔 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Buster475]

Benjamin Kheng should consider doing a one man choir of The Miracle Shopping song...

[@disorganized2k]

7:39 they could build a small lift for the pal robot so it could reach all the floors

[@wesskolnus1]

Crab ice cream!!!!!!

[@PoserGalore]

They opened a location on Guam of all place 😂 welcome to Guam Don don Donki!

[@darknessengulfsyou7277]

DDDonki is starting a cult with the song

[@moussecakemaker4344]

I can go to both store and walk around and come out without buying anything

[@Logic807]

Yup

[@ipanmei3380]

Donki treats Singapore as a dumping ground for soon to expire products. And the prices they charge for that crap is stupendous. They keep all the fresh stuff at home in Japan.

[@twist777hz]

Proof?

[@ipanmei3380]

​@@twist777hz Proof? The expiry dates for most products in Donki SG don't last beyond 2 months. Buy a plane ticket to Japan and check out Don Quijote yourself.

[@twist777hz]

@@ipanmei3380 I go to Japan often. What sort of products? I'll go check next time I'm back there.

[@ipanmei3380]

​@@twist777hzInstant noodles. Snacks. Miso soup packs etc . List goes on. You go to Japan often and you weren't interested to find out? Some products in Donki SG expire in less than 01 month.

[@twist777hz]

@@ipanmei3380 Why would I be interested? The products you listed can be bought in Japan at any convenience store, supermarket, or online. Not many people go to Donki to buy those. Your post caught my attention because you made some pretty bold claims like "dumping ground" and "keep all the fresh stuff in Japan". Just so you know, Donki and other discount stores -- regardless of country -- tend to sell products with short expiry dates anyway (this is a major reason they can keep prices low). I only buy at Donki stuff that I know I'm going to use or consume immediately. But like I said I'll take a look next time I'm in Japan.

[@SuccessforLifester]

Between Decathlon and Don Don Donki, i prefer to visit the former. But so far i have not bought a single item from either of them. My favourite megamart is still Carrefour and Kmart.

[@dhaton2314]

i know that branch of Don don donki. it was 10 mins from my front door and was inside a few times. i have a fixed idea of what I want so in and out. What I find about these things living in Asia is that gov seldom regulate to protect the public from over selling etc. The mantra seem to be sell sell sell no matter the toll on shoppers

[@bokbokeh]

Incredible information! ❤

[@EdmundIZHigh]

Just bought 6 packets of pork and wagyu meats from don don donki with abalone. Power.

[@arcturuz78]

benjamin kheng is very irritating

[@bethislight]

It’s a miracle anyone can shop in stores that loop their “miracle” songs. I feel bad for the staff.

[@Felicia_1111]

imagine being a new security guy working for decathlon and meeting pal following u, I think I watched too much shows hahaha

[@kimberlykoo2440]

I love donki!!

[@sakurapablo671]

Now I know why that song is so repetitive, it will be stuck on your head. Since we finally have a Don Don DONKI store here in Guam now.

[@jinngeechia9715]

Quechua is pronounced as keh-chua. It is the living language of the Incas. It is one of the most widely spoken language of South America. Yes, it is the language of the Incan Empire. It was the lingua franca of the empire then. It is also now an official language of Peru.

[@Papada00]

A few of these stores opened In Malaysia. And some of them closed down because Malaysian dont go and buy anything in there.

[@Banayaga]

16:55 ITS NOT LOW! In Japan, it is low!!

[@Alverya]

when i was in Japan, i sang their song every single time i walked past Donki (Quijote) shop. it is an effective & annoying marketing ploy

[@shermsin]

hehe i love the song.

[@uwishiwasu]

Wow 2000 was the year I first started shopping at Donki Hotei

[@sukilunaAME]

wait till you get to the Donki in Japan... 7 levels = 7 genres of the donki song 😆 I rmb hearing the jazz version and wondering back then how do the staff tahan sia

[@Its-Kat_]

Called Donkihote in Japan and the song is "Don don don donki, Donkihote".

[@sokengng329]

Oh that's why I seldom buy anything at Donki. For groceries, sometimes you just want to purchase in the shortest time, not get lost inside trying to find that item you want. Still need to compare prices between different Donki stores?

[@sweealamak628]

I used to love DDDK but after suffering a heavy bout of diarrhoea from eating their frozen desserts, (custard balls and strawberry cake that were within expiry date) I can never go back again except for vacuum sealed products and snacks. It happened during the time when customers found wiggly worms on their sushi. With such a hap hazard layout, it doesn't surprise me that their hygiene control is just as hazardous. Hope it never happens again.

[@furbe8]

Donki stuff is expensive... the last time i saw some calbee snack being sold for 3.50+ when its only around 90 yen in Japan

[@sls17662]

yes, they make a lot of money by opening stores abroad

[@jameschan1602]

@15:56 - How can everyone be a winner when the second life price (New price) is higher than then original (old price)?

[@tomryann86]

I used to work at the orchard central outlet before in 2018 and left 2 months after. It’s not a good place to work with. I still can remember that guy name who was interviewed and his name is Samuel lol. I was bullied by their upper rank employees. Lots of ppl also resigned

[@nurilraimi6307]

Such delivery is possible only for a city country like Singapore

[@Fortie86]

in the early year that the only song in the play list

[@joesr31]

Wait, I didn't know you can return used decathalon products, are there any conditions to this?

[@wumingkkk]

Why is Benjamin so dramatic and at times "act" smart ...

[@tellercamille8080]

ive been using domyos every day for gym for years, more comfortable than lulu lemon

[@notmyname8527]

I visited it once and never stepped in again. The Donkey store.

[@alonerpro]

Liked don donpen very much

[@simonialei9020]

i swear I enter Donki to buy one thing and end up with a basket full of stuff and an empty wallet. So now to prevent myself from overbuying, I just go to Donki twice a year. If i have to buy something at Donki, I set a timer. If i can't find within that time, then I ask the staff lor. Helps save my wallet. Otherwise go broke in Donki

[@miaouscleaumonocle]

Well, well, well... Dear Singaporeans, if you have a lifelong return and exchange policy with no conditions at your Decathlon stores, enjoy this opportunity! Here in France, even for members, it's limited to 1 year, and the product must be in perfect condition...

[@magenta_brown5327]

The donki at Ginza is truly a maze got lost for 30mins trying to find the way out from where I entered

[@Ramy-ql3tr]

Mochi at DDDonki are good. Track pants at Decathlon are cheap and good quality.

[@popocucu4829]

Struggling in Malaysia because you can access Japanese products via online, local supermarket chains, plus some import regulation which limit the merchandising mix.

[@SuccessforLifester]

Cannot see the last shot of the banner as it was blocked by other video thumbnails

[@poopydoopy2000]

went there with my friends. walking around felt like adventuring through unknown abandoned parts of the store. we found an "adult corner". and it was so secluded. like a back alley with the chain fence acting as walls. so many products in hidden areas.

[@pendrippingtravelbykoketso]

I like Donki but going in there after a long day's work means I'll come out with a headache. So overwhelming!

[@SweetieAndPippucio]

The guy that wears blue long sleeves top with long hair and earrings, he acted so annoying. Character that you hate if he's around you.

[@dest1n1es46]

People always talk about casinos being disorientating and all these no clock no windows tricks that they are pulling. Little do they know the stores are slowly taking such techniques learnt and implementing it into the daily lives of shoppers around the world.

[@whitepod]

we don't need ear worm. we just need sushi without worms.

[@user-zk6no3no3g]

It's normal. All fishes have parasite. If you are so worried go cook your own fish.

[@gg_honda]

It is a thrift store in Japan but it is a premium store in Singapore. So much more expensive than Japan.

[@williamlee7782]

I camped next to a couple who used one of those pop up tents in the video. We got caught in torrential storm with gusting winds up in the mountain. Poor guys....their pop up tent showed it's limitations quick and by early morning, they were no where to be seen. They might even have had PTSD from camping. Lol. Get a real tent, folks.

[@ezekielk.3629]

Once the song, Don Don Donki hits you You will end up with purchases more then you want lol 😅😅😅😅 Try visiting Donki Thailand and the Miracle Song is in Thai

[@jytan740]

should give credits to the ppl that draw the donpen

[@blurgirl79]

this song is the reason why i spent only a while inside the stores.. headache

[@kentaroo.7759]

If you visit the Hawai'i Don Quijote stores, you'll be sorely disappointed. BTW they play the same song every 15 minutes in Hawai'i.

[@tkyap2524]

Even window shoppers are tempted to buy something.

[@FashionFunPJ]

In Hawaii the pricing is different between Donki and Tokyo Central…on the same items…even though it’s the same company that owns both