Marketwatchs Look at Big-Box Retailers

blog.retailtrafficmag.com | Apr 28, 2008

Marketwatch takes a look at how big-box retailers are weathering the current economic conditions relatively well. Companies like Target Corp., Costco Wholesale Corp. and Best Buy Co. are carrying on with expansion plans at virtually the same pace as in years past.“We continue to look at a

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Retailers could be shocked as potential economic slowdown overshadows optimism

www.topix.net | Mar 6, 2008

Executives from the country's biggest retailers met with several U.S.-based industry giants at a CIBC World Markets industry conference on Wednesday and some expressed confidence in the face of the possible economic troubles.

http://www.topix.net/content/cp/2008/03/retailers-could-be-shocked-as-potential-economic-slowdown-overshadows-optimism

Training Tips To Sell More Coffee

www.chainleader.com | Sep 1, 2007

The success of a new or upgraded coffee program hinges on solid employee training.

http://www.chainleader.com/coffee-trends/article/CA6517014.html

In-store eateries keep pace with sales

www.caterersearch.com | Jul 26, 2001

The value of the in-store catering market is rising almost as fast as overall retail sales, claims a new report from retail consultancy Corporate Intelligence on Retailing.

http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2001/07/26/17507/in-store-eateries-keep-pace-with-sales.html

Andrew Hetzel and Cafemakers 2006 Press

Read Andrew Hetzel's comments on the effect that Starbucks’ recent price increases will have on the retail specialty coffee market and its consumers. Art Koenig, 51, once thought it was ridiculous to pay more than $2 for a cup of coffee. Now he is a daily Starbucks customer.

http://www.cafemakers.com/press06.html

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Coffee business strategies: specialty coffee industry ideas and comments by Andrew Hetzel - Part 36

In my August 2006 column for Hospitalty News, I interview and share tips from restaurants that are serving great coffee. Continuation on its way for September. Great Restaurants Serving Great Coffee

http://www.coffeestrategies.com/page/36

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