BARE In the News

• What is a mystery shopper?
  August 23, 2010 - Duties of the mystery shopper vary from company to company and depend on the information required.
• Zagat users rank top restaurant chains
  August 16, 2010 - Top-ranked restaurants included Subway, Five Guys, and Bonefish Grill
• Making customer satisfaction pay in the hotel industry
  August 12, 2010 - With proper design and execution, a customer satisfaction research program will impact the bottom line.
• URGENT - Scam Alert
  August 11, 2010 - Scammers posing as representatives of Bare International are once again targeting unsuspecting individuals.
• Understanding hotel guest satisfaction
  August 05, 2010 - Many hospitality management professionals strive to improve guest satisfaction...
• Queues Getting Longer?
  August 02, 2010 - Members of MSPA Europe have conducted a major, pan-European, survey of queues.
• Hotel customer satisfaction is a dickens
  July 27, 2010 - Halfway through 2010, the hotel industry has finally started to shows signs of recovery...
• Why consumers go to restaurants instead of supermarkets
  July 27, 2010 - Convenience, cravings, atmosphere drive diners to QSRs, study finds
• Master your telephone mystery shopping program
  July 23, 2010 - When properly organized and implemented, mystery shopping reports can help all telephone sales agents provide a less transactional, more conversational, caller-focused sales experience.
• Russia Has Longest and Slowest Queues, Study Says
  July 08, 2010 - Russian queues almost double the wait of next longest in europe.
• American Express survey: Customers will spend more with companies that provide excellent service
  July 07, 2010 - A majority of Americans report that quality customer service is more important to them in today’s economic environment.
• Consumers hungry for restaurants
  July 05, 2010 - Consumers’ appetite for dining out has grown significantly from six months ago...
• The guestroom of the future is not that far off
  June 23, 2010 - Soon cell phones will be used as room keys.
• Consumer confidence is up, but spending is slow to follow
  June 12, 2010 - Consumer sentiment at highest level in more than two years.
• In rush to outlets, U.S. retailers tread fine line
  May 23, 2010 - Outlet stores taking center-stage in retailers' growth strategies.
• April Sales Were Better Than Expected
  May 06, 2010 - While this year's earlier-than-usual Easter did indeed dampen April sales results for the biggest retailers, the declines were less than many expected...
• Hoteliers are getting back to business
  May 03, 2010 - The latest edition of The Pegasus View report indicates a tipping point in booking confidence, especially in business travel.
• Just When You Thought it was Dead, Customer Service Returns to Retail
  April 27, 2010 - Retailers, anxious to hold on to existing customers, are putting more focus on customer service.
• India offers opportunities, challenges for U.S. restaurants
  April 23, 2010 - Certain restaurant segments are taking off in the country with a population about four times the size of the United States.
• Has Gasoline Posted Its Seasonal High Already?
  April 19, 2010 - Recent trends in the Oil & Gas industry have experts believing that the spring peak has come early this year.
• Fast Food In Full Bloom
  April 12, 2010 - After a year-long winter of lower sales, chains like Mickey D's, Wendy's and Domino's are enjoying a springtime rebound.
• Analysts see start of restaurant recovery
  April 09, 2010 - After more than two years of slow sales and anemic guest traffic for restaurant operators, Wall Street analysts say a recovery in consumer spending may finally be here.
• Here's The Truth Behind The March Retail Sales Surge
  April 08, 2010 - A confluence of factors–weak year-over-year comparisons, pent-up demand and the “Easter shift”–all helped to make March a huge month for retailers.
• Positive Outlook Pushes Restaurant Performance Index To Highest Level in More Than Two Years
  April 05, 2010 - Driven by a solid improvement in restaurant operators’ outlook for sales growth, capital spending plans, and staffing levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest level in 27 months in February.
• Report shows light at end of tunnel for the hotel industry
  April 02, 2010 - A report released by Ernst & Young’s Global Hospitality Services practice at the 2010 International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin concludes that despite significant changes forced on the hotel sector in the last few years as a result of the global financial crisis, the hospitality industry is poised for future growth.
• Casual dining may be poised for a turnaround
  March 30, 2010 - Despite choppy results for the casual-dining segment in February overall, positive sales trends were reported for the latter two weeks of the month and analysts are upgrading future outlooks for key brands.
• C-stores Go Fresh
  March 22, 2010 - The food industry is in a state of transition as consumers continue to look for convenient and healthy food choices -- often a difficult combination to find.
• Why Customer Feedback is Crucial to the Hospitality Industry
  March 15, 2010 - Any company can tune in to the voice of the customer by putting a few simple measures in place and with minimal effort, but the impact on the business can be remarkable.
• Retail sales beat expectations
  March 12, 2010 - Retail sales rose in February, the government said Friday, surprising economists who expected a decline.
• 2009: Another Year That Confirmed the Internet as the Only Growth Channel in Hospitality
  March 06, 2010 - The latest eTRAK Full Year 2009 report on hotel bookings by channel yet again confirms that today, the online channel is the only growth channel in hospitality.
• Our deepest sympathies to our shoppers in Chile
  March 01, 2010 - On February 27, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile. Here at BARE our deepest sympathies go out to our shoppers in Chile; our thoughts are with you.
• The past is a foreign country...
  March 01, 2010 - While there is no question that economic concerns will continue to be a factor in 2010, the hotel industry is already looking ahead to positioning itself for recovery, innovative operations, and growth.
• UPDATE-SCAM ALERT
  February 15, 2010 - BARE International has become aware of a serious scam that appears to be targeting the mystery shopping industry and also private individuals who may be interested in mystery shopping.
• BARE International on 2010 Div500
  February 12, 2010 - BARE International again recognized as a Top 500 Women Owned Business in the United States
• Join BARE in supporting Haiti Relief Efforts
  February 10, 2010 - Help support the We Are The World Foundation in responding to the continuing crisis in Haiti.
• Vegas on the Mend
  February 10, 2010 - Gaming operators and manufacturers were stung during February as all companies within the Applied Analysis Gaming Index (AAGI) reported negative stock performances
• Top 6 Supermarket Industry Trends for 2010
  January 28, 2010 - The supermarket industry continues to provide a very tough competitive environment. Consumer pressure to drive value, quality, taste and nutrition in our food offerings requires strong companies with strong management teams to drive successful results.
• BARE Awarded WBENC Certification Renewal
  November 01, 2009 - BARE Awarded WBENC Certification
• BARE Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America for Third Straight Year
  October 20, 2009 - BARE Named to INC 5000 for Third Year Straight!
• Retail Therapy
  September 30, 2009 - Mystery shopping can help boost your ailing retail business (INDIA)