The Biggest Challenge Facing Whole Foods Market
”It never pays to underestimate Wal-Mart or any competitor. Greater competition. There's cannibalization. I read about the slowdown with the And unlike Starbucks, Whole Foods doesn’t build new locations using an established plug
Even more stores? Not a tall order for Starbucks - US Business
One things Sanders and Scott won’t do is stop for coffee at Starbucks competitor Tully’s Coffee Corp., even though it’s in their building and they actually walk past it to get to Starbucks. Asked why he favors Starbucks, Sanders said:
Joe, that little coffee shop: Starbucks Beware
Well, I know this place and I know what is around it, Starbucks, Starbucks, Cosi, Cosi, diners, etc. So why has this place flourished amidst a sea of much larger, better heeled, or longer-lived competitors? I'm so glad you asked.
Starbucks sued for squashing competitors
The owner of a small coffee company sued Starbucks Corp. (SBUX.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday, claiming the coffee shop's anti-competitive business practices put her store out of business. The suit, which seeks class action
Viral Marketing Gone Bad
Starbucks competitor Caribou Coffee announced via the Denver Post that they would happily honor the now void Starbucks coupons at their own stores this Friday, September 8th. From the Denver Post: Customers who bring in the now void
Starbucks Accused of Abusing Monopoly Power in Violation of
Among the allegations leveled in the complaint, Penny Stafford -- an independent coffee-shop operator -- claims that Starbucks locks out competition through a series of exclusive lease agreements with property managers of Class A
Ramifications of Starbucks' Viral Snafu
Apparently, a Starbucks competitor has offered to honor the coupons from noon until 8pm this coming Friday. When these sorts of things happen, Starbucks’ pattern is to either stonewall or issue a statement and then stonewall.
Dunkin’ to give doughnut making to third parties
Coffee is fuel, this proposition is entirely different from the market dominant competitor, Starbucks, for whom drinking coffee is a lifestyle. And in doing so and probably to concentrate more on marketing, management and strategy the
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But the similarities with Starbucks are really uncanny. Potbelly, like Starbucks, is not really about the sandwich, like it is not In a turnabout, some mall owners are coming to see Wal-Mart and its competitor Target as viable
Publicity tips/Wal-Mart, Starbucks & Other Goliaths October 3, 2006
Now they're going after Starbucks. Penny Stafford, owner of the Seattle-based Belvi Coffee and Tea Exchange Inc., charges in a federal lawsuit that the coffee giant uses anti-competitive tactics to rid itself of competition.

The Rebel Yell: Article: Starbucks doesn't see competition
He also said the half dozen or so Starbucks locations within walking distance of campus were already competitors, and they'll likely all lose business
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Who are Starbucks competitors? Who should Starbucks consider a competitor? Starbucks competitors are primarily in the Restaurants & Cafes industry.
Hoover's - Business Intelligence - Competitive Analysis
Assess how Starbucks's competitors, prospects, and partners stack up on several key The Starbucks competitive analysis provides benchmarks against top
Starbucks Takes on Competition with Yogurt Parfait
Starbucks is brewing up some competition in the breakfast department, adding a healthy alternative to its traditional bakery item-filled menu—Fruit and
pseudorandom: Starbucks, Consistency, and Competition
Instead of trying to prevent competition, figure out how to beat Starbucks at its own game. Make drinks they don't make. (Why hasn't someone made an
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Starbucks Case Study
The company's closest competitor had fewer than 300 retail locations. And since going public in 1992, Starbucks has seen its stock price increase nearly
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Language Log: Latte lingo: Raising a pint at Starbucks
Meanwhile, Kai von Fintel observes that "Seattle's Best" is hardly a Starbucks competitor:. Another problem with Dave Barry's very funny bit is this: starbucks+competitor: starbucks+competitor