Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: Then we hit the shops at the Pier , mostly to case out what they had so I can go back when John goes to play golf later this week . We did go into Lush , and now I think I ' ve turned my DH onto their amazing bath and body products . So ... more to come later this week .

Answer:

To check out several stores and do some window shopping .



Why do you suppose the author went to the Pier in the first place ?