by andrew | Jul 9, 2008 | news, retail
In a move that I applaud both for the action and for the press received, Intelligentsia Coffee announced today – with great fanfare – that they will be dropping the largest 20 oz drink size from their menu. Trust me, I’ve done the research,...
by andrew | Jul 2, 2008 | health, news
Yes, I know the first rule of medical press releases is that every study has an equal but opposite contradictory study funded by a rival trade association; however, this one supports my personal preference so I shall blindly accept it as fact. BETHESDA, Md. (July 1,...
by andrew | Jul 1, 2008 | events, news, retail
Vice president of Seattle-Based Zoka Coffee Roasters & Tea Co., Tracy Allen, has become one of only six recipient of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s (SCAA) Mose Drachman Sales and Service Award. Allen, who is based in Kansas City, Mo., received the...
by andrew | Jun 11, 2008 | news, retail
I was impressed both by the event concept and its coverage on CNN. Octane Coffee hosts a “Thursday Throwdown” barista competition, which should be an example for coffee shops across the country. Watch the slideshow: Barista contest turns coffee into an art...
by andrew | Jun 3, 2008 | marketing, news, retail |
In big coffee’s latest attempt to commoditize the former specialty coffeehouse experience, Starbucks and Caribou Coffee this week announced free or practically free WiFi promotions in the desperate hope that someone – anyone – will visit their...
by andrew | Jun 2, 2008 | business, news, oddities, retail, starbucks |
In a move that directly contradicts the Starbucks’ position of putting people before products, the company is reported to be launching vending machines in place of baristas to serve coffee at grocery stores in 8 states. Starbucks Corp. is experimenting with...