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Starbucks back to old guerilla marketing tricks

June 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Venting Steam, Weird but True, starbucks

I receive a lot of comments here at my CoffeeStrategies blog… most genuine (not counting the automated spam) and the occasional employment request or other solicitation. No, I am not hiring you or buying your product. Every once in a while, however, I receive something that just sits out-of-place and requires further examination. Such a [...]

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US Barista Champion Mike Phillips on the CBS Early Show

May 4th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Events, Weird but True, scaa, world barista championship

I remember the good old days when we would take our 3-group to the park for a picnic. People would stare and ask: “hey, why is that 250 lbs, 220v espresso machine outside in the wind on a picnic table?” We’d just laugh… some people don’t know how to enjoy the good life.

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(Soylent) Green Energy Powers Taiwan Funeral Coffee Brewers

October 7th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Weird but True

I cannot think of a comment that needs to be added to this one: Taipei – A Taipei funeral parlour is using the heat saved from cremations to operate air conditioners and to brew coffee for mourners, the director said Wednesday. The project is part of the Taipei No 2 Funeral Parlour’s plan to protect [...]

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New “First” Starbucks in Pike’s Place Market

June 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Weird but True, starbucks

Reporting from Seattle, Michael Allen Smith of Coffee Hero reports on one new Starbucks location that opened recently in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, despite the closing trend. What do I see when I pass the NEW Starbucks location? The same behavior I see in front of the original Starbucks. Tourists are having their photos taken [...]

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Cuppy’s Coffee Saga Continues with CEO’s Arrest

May 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Coffee Shop News, Franchises, Weird but True

Cuppy’s Coffee, the chain better known for its legal problem than for coffee, adds yet another new chapter to its twisted tale with the March 31 arrest of CEO Dale Nabors. As you will recall, Mr. Nabors proposed to take Cuppy’s to the “Next Level” approximately one year ago after taking control of the company [...]

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