by andrew | Jun 8, 2009 | news, origin, retail, roasting
Merdeka Coffee in Indonesia announced today that they have opened a roasting facility in Auckland and will soon follow with two retail cafes. Congratulations to Alun and company for their good work and insight, as extending a company brand name into the retail market...
by andrew | May 7, 2009 | news, retail
Cuppy’s 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...
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 | Mar 26, 2009 | economy, restaurants, retail, starbucks
One Quick Question: Andrew Hetzel Restaurants and Institutions, 3/1/2009 Seattle-based Starbucks announced to investors at the end of January that it planned to introduce breakfast pairings at “attractive” prices. Given that the move represents...
by andrew | Feb 19, 2009 | economy, news, retail, starbucks
MSNBC looks at the quickly shifting business model at Starbucks: is it all “part of a long-term strategy,” as suggested by company spokespeople or a series of desperate attempts to increase profitability? Read Starbucks’ strange brew of business plans and...
by andrew | Feb 19, 2009 | news, retail
Many around the world deal with less than perfect coffee cup lids, but to my knowledge, the story Coffee lovers lip off about bad lids by Joyce Tang of the Columbia News Service is the first to discuss the topic. As I point out in the article, when doing the job...
