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Marketing

Starbucks’ rewards program pushes the chain’s growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2019

Active membership rose 15% over the past year following changes to the program and the addition of more marketing technology.

Financing

Espresso and value drive Dunkin’

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 31, 2019

Sales of espresso drinks are up 40% this year, and the company said it is starting to see benefits from digital investments.

Financing

Cold beverages mean hot sales for Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2019

Thanks to Nitro Cold Brew and a new cold pumpkin drink, the chain’s same-store sales and traffic continued to improve.

Financing

Tim Hortons tries working through a sales slump

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 28, 2019

Same-store sales fell last quarter despite new coffee drinks, plant-based sandwiches and a loyalty program.

Beverage

Chill with a treat: How to highlight cold coffee drinks as snacks

Sponsored content from our partner BUNN on Sep. 26, 2019

For most consumers, coffee is more than just a morning ritual. That’s especially true for cold coffee drinks, which are often perceived as a snack all by themselves or paired with a sweet or savory indulgence.

Financing

McDonald’s is changing its packaged coffee partner

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2019

The fast-food giant has an agreement with Keurig Dr Pepper to sell McCafe packaged coffee in retail outlets.

Financing

Domino’s CEO named to the Starbucks board

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 12, 2019

Ritch Allison is one of three new members of the coffee giant’s board of directors.

Financing

As takeout explodes, coffee chains start ditching seats

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2019

Caribou Coffee is introducing a new small-format location, while Starbucks is eyeing a pickup-only store.

Food

Starbucks adds new Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 26, 2019

The chain is adding its first new pumpkin cold coffee beverage since the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003 as the fall becomes a beverage battleground.

Beverage

Pumpkin spice season kicks off earlier than ever

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 13, 2019

PSLs and other fall-flavored items are coming to coffee chains in August.

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