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Mystery Buyer
Definition
An individual who poses as a regular shopper to evaluate in-store execution, customer experience, and compliance with brand or retailer standards. Mystery buyers are used to assess factors such as display execution, pricing accuracy, and service quality.
How It's Calculated
Example
A beverage brand uses mystery buyers to visit stores during a promotion to verify that displays are set correctly and pricing matches the advertised offer.
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