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For journalists and analysts

Press and media

Journalists, analysts, and partners covering age-restricted retail: this is where to find media contacts, downloadable brand assets, and recent press mentions of The BARS Program.

Media contact

For interview requests, data requests, or comment on regulatory developments, contact The BARS Program press team at customerservice@barsprogram.com with "Media inquiry" in the subject line. We typically respond within one business day.

Brand assets

Logos, the BARS Shield mark, and approved color and typography assets are available on the Brand Guidelines microsite. All assets are free to use for editorial coverage with attribution.

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Recent coverage and speaking

BARS has been quoted in trade press on the FDA's expansion of tobacco enforcement priorities. We've also co-hosted webinars with We Card and ServSafe Alcohol on measuring training effectiveness, and spoken at NACS, NRA, and state-level retail and licensing association events.

Spokespeople

BARS leadership is available to comment on regulatory developments, government enforcement trends, training effectiveness research, category-specific compliance dynamics, and how a disclosed compliance check program differs from a state or FDA sting. Bios are available on request.

Common questions

Can I use BARS data in an article?
Yes, with attribution. The BARS Program publishes aggregate, anonymized data and will provide custom data cuts to qualified journalists on request.

Working on a story?

Get the data behind the headline.

BARS provides aggregate, anonymized data and custom cuts to qualified journalists on request. Reach out and we'll help.