Beverages
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Alcohol pairs well with food delivery, but restaurants missing out
While more diners are ordering meals for delivery, alcohol is not yet widely available and could be a big growth area, Technomic says at the NRA Show.
By Julie Littman • May 20, 2019 -
Starbucks secures $1B sustainability bond
The coffee chain's third and largest sustainability fund will support its efforts to ethically source coffee as well as build 10,000 green stores globally by 2025.
By Alicia Kelso • May 14, 2019 -
Starbucks taps Microsoft ML for weather, inventory-based order suggestions
The developments with Microsoft are part of a five-year strategy, which includes investigating disruptive technology and creating proprietary solutions.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 07, 2019 -
Godiva to open 2,000 cafes in next 6 years
The chocolatier is entering a segment crowded by Starbucks, Dunkin' and Panera, but hopes to glean 40% of its sales from these cafes by 2025.
By Julie Littman • April 17, 2019 -
Starbucks launches $1.3M 'Cup Fund' for UK recycling programs
Launched in partnership with environmental charity Hubbub, the fund will offer individual grants of up to $131,000 to support paper cup recycling initiatives in at least 10 U.K. locations.
By Rina Li • April 15, 2019 -
Cooper's Hawk wants wine club members to dine at Ruth's Chris
This unique partnership, which rewards Cooper's Hawk wine members with 100 club points for bringing its wine to Ruth's Chris, creates a cross-marketing opportunity that could help drive traffic.
By Alicia Kelso • March 20, 2019 -
What JAB Holding's IPO plans mean for Starbucks
The company wants to take its Acorn coffee and beverages business, which includes Peet's Coffee and Stumptown Roasters, public in the next two years.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Starbucks' newest Bali location showcases coffee farming
The coffee chain's largest location in Southeast Asia highlights its sustainability and ethical farming practices, which have become increasingly important due to coffee's growing environmental and economic impacts.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Starbucks' first all-day cafe could give it an edge in China
The global coffee giant's new concept could help its battle against Luckin, which has been threatening Starbucks' growth overseas.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 19, 2019 -
Luckin's US IPO turns heat up on Starbucks
The Chinese coffee startup's aggressive expansion and $2.9 billion valuation could give it more leverage over Starbucks, but only if it can sustain a profit given its heavy use of promotions and lower price point.
By Alicia Kelso • UPDATED: April 22, 2019 at 2:21 a.m. -
Investors bet on superfoods concept Everbowl
Serruya Private Equity's $3 million investment will help the chain nearly triple its locations in 2019, proving there may still be plenty of room to grow in the smoothie segment.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 01, 2019 -
Starbucks Rewards membership jumps 14% in Q1, highest gain in 3 years
Expanded delivery, mobile pay and better app personalization features were key to driving U.S. membership and sales.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Starbucks Mexico opens second store run by older workers
Employers might start their diversity and inclusion initiatives by turning to overlooked groups in their organizations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveTapped out? Brewpubs, taprooms inundate beer scene as brewers aim to stand out
With more than 6,000 craft beers in the U.S., makers of the popular alcoholic drink are focusing on creating an immersive experience through food, entertainment and, of course, tasty and cleverly named beverages.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Starbucks has more stores abroad than in US
With plans for thousands of locations in China and the Asia-Pacific, Starbucks focuses on world coffee domination.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Why cannabis could spark menu innovations in 2019
The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot Culinary Forecast" pinned CBD-infused drinks and foods as the top two menu trends this year.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Can casual chains woo millennials, Gen Z with craft cocktails?
Not only do specialty drinks generate a high profit margin, they could help brands like Applebee's and TGI Fridays differentiate in a crowded space.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Pizza Hut expands alcohol delivery to six states
After more than a year of testing in Arizona and California, the official pizza sponsor of the NFL is ramping up beer delivery just in time for the Super Bowl.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Dunkin' makes name change official with new packaging, social vignettes
Social media content shows people getting on a first-name basis with the brand by knitting a Dunkin' sweater, getting a Dunkin' hairdo or creating a special handshake.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 04, 2019 -
Peet's snags majority stake in Revive kombucha
After investing $7.5 million in 2017, the coffee chain took a bigger bite out of the craft kombucha brewer, which has grown 168% in the past year.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Starbucks opens 23,000-square-foot Reserve Roastery in NYC
The format, which boasts coffee flights and a cocktail bar, marks the chain's fourth roastery concept and second in the U.S.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 14, 2018 -
Starbucks expands delivery with Uber Eats partnership
The coffee chain plans to roll out delivery via the third-party company in about a quarter of its U.S. markets starting in 2019.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 14, 2018 -
Costa Coffee travel mug doubles as contactless payment method
Reusable "Clever Cups" include a chip by Barclaycard that customers can tap to make in-store payments.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 29, 2018 -
Cafe cooking with cannabis oil to open in UK next month
The Canna Kitchen will serve seasonal vegetarian dishes topped or laced with the non-psychoactive compounds found in the marijuana plant.
By Kristine Sherred • Nov. 20, 2018 -
Free mug-share program wants to replace paper coffee cups
Eco-friendly startup Vessel has partnered with four Colorado cafes, where customers can use an app to grab a reusable stainless steel mug that can be returned at other shops or kiosks near transit stations.
By Kristine Sherred • Nov. 16, 2018
