by andrew | Sep 1, 2009 | business, featured, ideas, marketing, retail
The September issue of Fresh Cup Magazine features an article titled, “Your Board Room: a clear menu helps decisions get made,” that discusses the elements of an effective coffee menu. Coffee menu design and appearance is a critical one, as it defines your...
by andrew | Sep 1, 2009 | economy, restaurants, retail, starbucks |
A short article in the September Restaurants & Institutions Magazine discusses the latest tactics employed by Caribou Coffee, Corner Bakery, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks and McDonald’s to refocus (or in some cases, build) their brand image in a depressed...
by andrew | Aug 2, 2009 | business, retail |
In a curious Friday press release, FMM Media, publisher of Funeral Business Advisor (check out this month’s feature on “tribute blankets,” who knew?) announced that it will launch a new trade magazine circulated primarily to independent coffee and...
by andrew | Jul 23, 2009 | news, retail, starbucks |
The Seattle Times today released video of the interior of Starbucks’ new 15th Avenue Coffee & Tea concept and what’s most impressive about the design is that it, essentially, copies most other independent coffee shops started in the past 3 years. Take...