Issue Twenty

Buckalew Hospitality

Updated February 3rd, 2014 Company Overview: It seems that shoppers are always on the hunt for hotel assignments, either to add to a long-distance route to offset costs or to simply get away from it all for a little bit. The easiest way to find these assignments is to get signed up with mystery shopping…

Quality Assurance Consulting, Inc

Company Overview: Some mystery shoppers have certain niches, or types of businesses, that they focus on more than others. To that end, they try to categorize mystery shopping companies when possible to assist them in their quest for certain assignments. If your focus is in the hospitality field, you might want to consider adding this…

Disability Compliance

Overview: Want a chance to get off your feet while you do some shopping? Ever wanted to try out one of those mobility scooters you see people driving around in the stores you visit? Check out these assignments that evaluate ADA compliance. ADA stands for the American Disabilities Act. This law provides for those with…

Featured Shopper: James Bond 007.5

Forum Alias: James Bond 007.5 How long have you been mystery shopping? I started on August 1, 2012, and I’m signed up with 136 companies right now. Where are you shopping? Based in Myrtle Beach, SC, but willing to travel in the southeast and New England. What got you started? I was looking for supplemental…

ShopTalk III: Mystery Shopping Lingo

Every industry has their own language. The world of mystery shopping is no different in that respect. It can be confusing to both experienced and novice shoppers from time to time. As this field expands, more specialty terms are developed. Each issue of ShopTalk will explain some of the more commonly used lingo. View past…