‘Customers who once wandered the aisles of stores now place orders online. Employees keep their distance from customers instead of greeting them personally.’ BARE shares an article by Blake Morgan for Forbes about how retailers are adapting with curbside pickup in order to serve customers and keep their businesses afloat.

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‘Every consumer has their go-to brands—the companies they will do business with again and again because of a trusted track record, great product and strong service. Every company wants to be a go-to brand, only about one-third of them reach that status.’ BARE shares an article by Blake Morgan for Forbes on the connection and progress for customers of the future.

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We all have days where we lack motivation, and you’re not alone. It happens. Even the most positive and productive people have days like this. Rita, a BARE Data Quality Specialist, shares her ‘survival strategies’ for productive remote working, an enjoyable home office and how to get, and stay, motivated during the lockdown. Read more

As a global company, we have been closely monitoring and actively handling the situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic since late January, when our BARE China office was impacted. While the world continues to work through the unknowns together, we remain open and available to consult on various topics related to business needs and progression from our known and current expertise. 

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There is an assumption that mystery shopping is for retail and hospitality businesses only who have various touchpoints. While it is true that shops, banks, hotels, service stations, restaurants and more are well suited to mystery shopping, it doesn’t stop there. Read more

It’s official, the customer experience is now more important to brands than mobile marketing, according to an Econsultancy report. With the promise of high returns on investment and happier customers, why wouldn’t your business want to pay closer attention to what their customers are saying? Read more

With omnichannel selling, retailers need to focus on creating a united experience between online stores and the traditional brick-and-mortar store, providing a positive customer experience at every touchpoint throughout the customer journey. Read more

With only 29 shopping days left until Christmas Day, consumers are buying at brick-and-mortar stores, but still do most of their product research online. Moving into 2020, retailers have the opportunity to go a step further and leverage data-driven and digital technologies to elevate the customer experience in more meaningful ways. Read more

In a world where marketers get messages in front of millions of prospects with a simple click,  the ability to make those offers feel personalized has become increasingly important. With personalized discounts, businesses can offer their customers more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Read more

For years now, traditional retail stores have been under attack. Consumers love the convenience and selection of shopping online, leaving brick-and-mortar stores to be dubbed a dying breed. But smart brick-and-mortar stores are undergoing a major transformation to keep up with the times.  Read more