Mystery shopping for retail and hospitality organizations

See what's actually
happening in your business.

Your strategy is clear. But how consistently is it executed on the floor? Get continuous feedback from real customers and uncover where support is needed and where customer experience can improve.

75,000
Real consumers, not professionals

500,000+
Completed assignments

29
Countries covered

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How do I make my training effective?


With our data, you know exactly who in the organization needs what. No more one-size-fits-all training. This is your one-way ticket to modular training.

How do I measure if we're making progress?

Measure continuously, adjust where needed, and give compliments. In our dashboard, you immediately see the top performers and where there's room for improvement.

How do I create awareness of my employees' actions?

When you're often in the same place, you become blind to certain things. That's very human. Regularly hold up a mirror to your colleagues on the floor about how customers experience your employees.

I wish I had examples during evaluation meetings.

"Our NPS score is 14 and the annual revenue is 10% below average." The employee wonders, "Okay, and now? How can I improve this?". Our qualitative data provide direct points of reference to positively influence results.

How do I increase conversion?

Was an attempt made to upsell? Was a member card offered? With mystery shopping research, you can increase conversion in many ways.

Is our strategy being well executed on the floor?

The strategy comes from headquarters. But how do you know if it's being well executed on the floor? Measure where you stand so you know what to do to grow towards perfect execution.

You can't be everywhere at once.

We can. Our community of mystery shoppers is already visiting your location.

Why do retail and hospitality brands use Secret View?

The challenge isn't strategy. It's execution.

See what customers actually experience in your locations

See how customer experience is delivered across locations and where execution differs

Identify where coaching will have the biggest impact

Understand which teams need support and where your investment will deliver the most value

Make feedback actionable with real examples

Identify opportunities in qualitative feedback from your customers and train specifically on targeted areas

Recognize and reward outstandingperformance

Use customer feedback to recognize achievements, motivate teams, and reinforce positive behaviors

Our solutions

From mystery shopping to internal audits: leverage the power of our community of over 65,000 consumers and your own employees.

Small to large organisations
65,000 mystery shoppers

Customer Experience

Mystery Shopping Research

Get clear insights into your customer experience. Mystery shoppers visit your location and follow the customer journey.

  • Unique personalized dashboard

  • Map multiple customer journeys

  • Shoppers from target audience

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Avoid penalties
Help your employees

Compliance Checks

Compliance Research

Mystery shoppers monitor compliance issues like alcohol regulations, POS materials, and product placement.

  • Collect visual material

  • Strict quality control

  • Age verification via iDIN

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Results directly visible
Available on every device

Internal Audits

Tooling and dashboard

Your employees conduct the audit, fill out the questionnaire, and the results are immediately available in the dashboard.

  • Say goodbye to Excel

  • Various audit types possible

  • Data always and everywhere available

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Why do retail and hospitality brands use Secret View?

From feedback to action in one clear dashboard

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Management overview Smart segmentation Qualitative feedback Actionable insights with AI
How it works

Receive feedback from real customers in your personal dashboard

01

Choose what you want to measure

Together, we map your customer journey and turn the key moments into a tailor-made survey.

02

Mystery shoppers visit your locations

Mystery shoppers visit your locations, experience the customer journey, and complete the survey.

03

Get actionable insights within 24 hours

See scores, detailed feedback, photos, and AI-powered analyses in your personal dashboard.

04

Train and improve your teams

Use customer feedback to coach teams, and improve performance across locations.

Mystery shopping app used by

75,000+ consumers from your target audience

Our mystery shoppers aren't paid auditors with clipboards. They're the people who already visit your locations. This gives you feedback that is genuinely valuable.

  • Identity verification

  • e-learnings

  • reputation scores

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What clients say about Secret View

Why 200+ retail and hospitality organizations choose Secret View

Read our client cases

Maarten, Business Manager

NS stations

By using Secret View every week, you can see that the conversation between employee and store manager really takes off, that it encourages behavioral change, and that the team becomes more aware of what customers think.

Willemijn, Sales Associate

Marie-Stella-Maris

The research ensures that everyone becomes aware of their own behavior and that we give our customers the best possible experience.

Monique, Sales Associate

Holland & Barrett

I find the mystery shopping research very valuable. You get great personal feedback and see what you can focus on, or you discover how to collaborate better as a team.

Dino, Directeur Operations

FEBO

We want to learn from the facts. Secret View gives us the insights we need to fulfill our unique position in every location, for every guest.

Linda, International Retail Manager

NAME IT

Do you want to know what’s happening on the shop floor? Then look through the eyes of your customer. That’s why we work with Secret View: real customers, real experiences, detailed feedback.

Soufiane, CEO

MADAQ Chocolatier

Thanks to Secret View, we now have a clear dashboard that shows all our improvement points at a glance. This allows us to keep growing and offer our customers the best possible experience.

Pascal, Head of Retail

G-STAR

It is the most realistic tool for us to elevate the customer experience in our stores.

Kevser, Business Development Manager

POTAÉ

Secret View thinks along with us, is flexible, and helps us improve in a focused way when it comes to customer experience and ensuring quality and service.

Client cases

Learn more about mystery shopping cases we have conducted for retail and hospitality organizations.

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Things I Like Things I Love Utrecht wins the Experience of the Month Award in April!

Things I Like Things I Love (TILTIL) Utrecht is the winner of our Experience of the Month Award for April! Every month, our mystery shoppers visit thousands of retail stores and hospitality venues. From all these visits, we select the most remarkable, customer-friendly, or inspiring experience. This month, TILTIL on Nachtegaalstraat in Utrecht stood out as a store where personal attention, extensive service, and a relaxed atmosphere resulted in a perfect 100% score.

Hunkemöller measures customer experience in more than 10 countries with Secret View

We are proud to announce our collaboration with Hunkemöller! With nearly 700 stores across Europe, lingerie brand Hunkemöller is a well-known name in the retail world. Our mystery shoppers assess the customer journey in all stores, spread across 10 countries.

My Jewellery Deventer wins the Experience of the Month Award!

My Jewellery Deventer is the winner of our Experience of the Month Award for March! Every month, our mystery shoppers visit thousands of retail stores and hospitality venues. From all these visits, we select the most remarkable, customer-friendly, or inspiring experience. This month, My Jewellery Deventer stood out as a store where personal attention, expert advice, and strong teamwork on the shop floor clearly come together.

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Frequently asked questions

What is mystery shopping?

Who are the mystery shoppers of Secret View?

How does Secret View ensure the quality of mystery shoppers?

What does a mystery shopping study cost?

How quickly will I receive results?

What is shopping credit?

Can I also conduct online mystery shopping research?

In which countries are you active?

Is there a trial period available?

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