by andrew | Jul 27, 2009 | business, news, starbucks |
Last week amidst Starbucks’ Q3 earnings call and the unveiling of its unmarked 15th Avenue Coffee shop concept, we received a number of call from institutional investors and reporters all trying to get some insight into what was happening with the business and... 
by andrew | Jul 2, 2009 | business, news, retail |
I’ll admit to being a little nerdy but it’s not always without purpose. For example, I may be one of the few people in the coffee industry that routines reads reports from my server logs. I find it to be an interesting way to learn about new trends or news... 
by andrew | Mar 30, 2009 | business, ideas, retail
The topic of branding is a complex and ties into elements of design, perception and human psychology. Coffee shop design and decor is important for two reasons: to establish value in the mind of consumers or potential consumers; and to provide a space that supports... 
by andrew | Feb 18, 2009 | business, ideas, news, retail |
Say goodbye and good riddance to comfy couches (that aren’t really that comfortable anyway), nostalgic watercolor artwork and faux chalkboard menu signs, it’s time to try something new. Intelligentsia Venice Coffee Shop As reported by food and beverage... 
by andrew | Jan 25, 2009 | business, ideas, oddities, retail |
Cafe Tangoing going gone! This is the cautionary tale of Bruce Wharton, founder of doomed coffee shop Cafe Tango for putting a complete chronicle of his tale online. What a fantastic learning resource for others! His website tells the tale of startup coffee business... 