“…The presence of positive stimulants encourage consumers to visit malls ( Mehrabian and Russell, 1974 ;Phillips and Sternthal, 1977 ;Bone and Ellen, 1999 ;Laroche et al , 2005 ) and the retail store environment has an effect on the consumer ' s moods, perceptions and attitudes ( Gardner, 1985 ;Michon et al , 2008 ) consequently infl uencing their purchase motivations and intentions. The store atmosphere affects the emotional and cognitive elements of consumers ( Stockil, 1972 ;Donovan and Rossiter, 1982 ;Bitner, 1992 ;Jackson and Konell, 1993 ;Babin and Attaway, 2000 ;Beyard et al , 2001 ;De Nisco and Napolitano, 2006 ) and infl uences the consumer ' s evaluation of products ( Baker et al , 1994 ). The design and ambience of malls add to their theatrical and pretentious character ( Belk and Bryce, 1993 ;El Sayed et al , 2004 ;Ooi and Sim, 2007 ).…”