by andrew | Mar 26, 2015 | associations, events, news, origin
It is a challenging time for the Yemen coffee farmers, which in part is why I’m pleased to announce that scheduled plans for U.S. coffee trade events benefitting this exceptional origin will go forward in April. Please see below: A delegation from Yemen and...
by andrew | Jul 11, 2010 | associations, events, retail |
The mail today included a plea from Coffee Fest, the coffee industry’s self-proclaimed “top retail show,” instructing members of the Specialty Coffee Association of America to express concerns with the association’s consideration to relocate...
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...
by andrew | Jun 21, 2009 | oddities, 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. What do I see when I pass the NEW Starbucks location? The same behavior I see in front of the original...
by andrew | Aug 22, 2008 | retail
Yes, I realize that it is not about coffee, but there is a connection. Kent Bakke (shown left) is a co-owner of La Marzocco…. and also happens to be one of the nicest and most respected fellows in the business. From The Seattle Times One of the biggest names in...
