Starbucks to sell books

August 20, 2006

Chicago Tribune: In May, Hyperion announced at the annual Book Expo America convention in Washington that it would add a new novel by Mitch Albom to its list.

Tully's Coffee CEO steps down

August 16, 2006

SEATTLE — The president and chief operating officer of Tully's Coffee, a fast-casual coffeehouse, is stepping down, and the company said it had named a member…

Starbucks Coffee adding books to retail offerings

August 7, 2006

Seattle Times: Starbucks Coffee is extending its retail line to include a new book beginning in October. "For One More Day," is the latest novel from Mitch…

Peet's Coffee & Tea distributes to supermarkets in New England

August 3, 2006

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc., a fast-casual coffeehouse, announced the availability of its coffee within Shaw's Supermarkets/Star Market…

Jazzman Café introduces new coffee line

July 30, 2006

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Retail Brand Group LLC, a subsidiary of Sodexho Inc., unveiled a proprietary line of coffees from sustainable sources for its Jazzman's…

PJ's Coffee changes its brand name

July 16, 2006

ATLANTA — PJ's Coffee, founded in New Orleans in 1978, said it is aligning itself with its Big Easy heritage by formally assuming the brand, PJ's Coffee of…

Defining fast casual

From décor to price points, we look at what makes this segment.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters offers all-natural hot-beverage cup

July 11, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and International Paper launched an all-natural paper hot beverage cup July 12.   The cup is lined with a…

Paradise Bakery & Café boosts menu with gourmet coffee line

July 11, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Paradise Bakery and Café has partnered with Royal Cup Coffee to launch a new line of gourmet coffee in its 43 U.S. restaurants. …

Starbucks June comps up 6%

July 6, 2006

SEATTLE —Starbucks Corp. said same-store sales rose 6 percent in June.   According to Thomson First Call, analysts had been looking for a 7-percent rise in…

CSPI mulls lawsuit against Starbucks

June 20, 2006

Fox News: The Center for Science in the Public Interest said it is planning to campaign against Starbucks because of the increased risk of obesity, heart…

Black Gold

Push your profits by matching your premium food with a premium coffee

Caribou Coffee now offered at Life Time Fitness Cafes

June 15, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — The Caribou Coffee Company Inc.'s branded coffee now is offered at 40 Life Time Fitness health and fitness centers in nine states.   Life Time…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters acquires Keurig

June 15, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Keurig Inc. for $104.3 million. Keurig markets premium…

The Bruegger's turnaround

The once fast-growing chain has learned slow-growth is better.

NRA board member joins Caribou Coffee

June 7, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — The Caribou Coffee Company Inc. announced Rosalyn "Roz" Mallet, chief operating officer of la Madeleine French Bakery, Cafe and Bistro, has…

Starbucks removed music kiosks

June 1, 2006

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Reports surfaced last week that Starbucks quietly removed CD-burning kiosks from all but 10 of its stores — a move that caused…

Starbucks reports 23-percent revenue growth in May

June 1, 2006

SEATTLE — Starbucks credited food sales and blended beverages for its solid May sales.   Company-operated same-store sales jumped 7 percent for May and…

Starbucks partners with NAACP

May 29, 2006

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company announced a five-year, $2.5 million commitment, through cash and in-kind donation, for the National Association for the…

Starbucks to sell audiobooks

May 24, 2006

Bloomberg: Starbucks Corp. will market "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Night Before Christmas" audiobooks under an agreement with Random House Inc. as the…