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Where is the future of coffee shops? EVERYWHERE!!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

We have never agreed that much to a future scenario such as the one depicted by Steven Gordon of the Speculist. Gordon writes about the “coffeeshopification” of many public venues –  bookstores, museums, libraries and retail stores. His point of … Continue reading →

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India Lets Starbucks, Ikea Open Wholly Owned Stores After Wal-Mart Reverse

Posted on February 4, 2012 by
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India abandoned a rule against foreign single-brand retailers operating stores without a local partner, paving the way for global companies including Starbucks Corp. and Ikea. The government ratified a Nov. 24 cabinet decision to raise the ownership limit to 100 … Continue reading →

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What’s new at Mapic 2011?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by
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From Nov.16th to 18th Cannes (France) will be become the capital of Retail estate thanks to 17th edition of MAPIC. MAPIC 2010 attracted over 7,400 participants. As part of Reed MIDEM (along with MIPIM and MIPIM Asia), MAPIC boasts an … Continue reading →

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Whole Foods, Trade Joe’s and Apple ranked in the U.S. top 10

Posted on July 7, 2011 by
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Trader Joe’s took the No. 5 slot with Apple coming in at No. 9. Other top 10 brands were Tom’s of Maine, Burt’s Bees, The Walt Disney Company, S.C. Johnson, Dove and Starbucks and Microsoft, which tied for No. 10. … Continue reading →

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A more sustainable coffee begins with a more sustainable water use

Posted on June 29, 2011 by
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Coffee is one of the world’s most valuable commodities, and global annual sales reach up to $70bn (£43bn). The small green bean that has its origins in Ethiopia has long been the brew of choice throughout Europe. Across the pond, … Continue reading →

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Tailoring local retailing is the trend

Posted on June 22, 2011 by
Local retail marketing

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The UK retail industry has been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism over recent years, particularly with regard to the role it has played in homogenising Britain’s high streets and creating a nation of so-called ‘identikit’ towns. … Continue reading →

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Starbucks getting creative about contactless payment

Posted on May 25, 2011 by
Starbucks Card Mobile App on iPhone (Photo: Business Wire)

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The introduction of contactless payment options at Starbucks dates back on January 2011, when the coffee-shop chain launched mobile payment in all U.S. company-operated stores, allowing customers to pay for in-store purchases with select smartphones. Building on the earlier introduction … Continue reading →

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Greenburgers guide: Greenopia

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

EVOS, Le Pain Quotidien and Pizza Fusion received the highest marks of any fast food restaurants in the latest ratings issued by Greenopia.   The three chains each received four green leafs, meaning they met at least 90% of the … Continue reading →

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Retail, web 2.0 and sustainability:an analysis

Posted on April 21, 2011 by
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A recent Zumer and Sustainable Life Media research is helping medium to small size retailers to better understand what is the connection among sustainability, consumers and web 2.0 tools. The survey analizes the behaviour of 50 of the biggest companies leader in sustainability, … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Launches 10th Global Responsibility Report

Posted on April 20, 2011 by
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On April 18, 2011 Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the launch of its tenth annual Global Responsibility Report, which outlines fiscal 2010 performance in ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement. The interactive report is now available online at www.starbuck.com/2010report “Our … Continue reading →

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