Starbucks Looks to JV to Save China Business
Starbucks reportedly is looking for a joint venture in China. Chinese rival Luckin Coffee has been trouncing Starbucks there.
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8 Times Product Boycotts Worked, and 7 Times They Didn’t
24/7 Insights Boycotts can be an effective way to force corporate change. Not every boycott is warranted or successful. Some boycotts are based solely on the political divide. Also: Discover “The Next NVIDIA” Over…
Costco Membership Fees Are What Makes It Profitable
Costco membership fees account for only 2% of total annual revenue. However, these fees are more important than they may appear.
If You Know These TV Jingles, You Grew Up in the 70’s
Today we’re used to streaming movies and TV shows commercial-free, but if you grew up in the ’70s, there was no escaping advertising. There were only three network channels to choose from and they…
These Are the Brands Everybody on the Planet Recognizes
24/7 Insights The biggest brands in the world are also some of the most recognizable. Brands on this list cover everything from fashion to searching the internet. There are even a few surprising additions…
The Most Seriously Questionable Advertising Slogans of the Past
24/7 Insights The companies on this list wish they never launched these slogans. Some of these brands are known for their risque marketing. There’s a balance between print and television ads with questionable slogans.…
Starbucks Freezes Prices
Starbucks has announced a long list of plans to revive the battered company. The list includes plans to improve service without raising prices.
China’s Largest Coffee Chain Plans to Hit Starbucks in the US
Starbucks blamed poor sales in China on the competitive environment there. Now one of those competitors aims to expand into the United States.
Starbucks Tells Workers to Come to Office or Get Fired
Starbucks has threatened to fire corporate workers who do not return to the office. Meanwhile, its CEO commutes to work by jet.
If You’re Not Eating Here, You’re Doing It Wrong
Darden Restaurants, the parent company behind full-service restaurant chains like Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, and Yard House, announced this year that it would be acquiring Chuy’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant chain. Analysts expressed concern at…
Horrible Customer Service Batters Starbucks
Starbucks posted a horrible quarter and suspended its forecasts. Customer dissatisfaction has resulted in a sharp decline in same-store traffic.
Millennials Can’t Stand These Popular Pop Music Artists
Short for “popular” music, pop music has evolved over the decades, morphing from 1950s rock and roll to today’s eclectic mix of contemporary folk, rock, dance, country, urban, and Latin elements. Today, it’s associated…
These Are the Brands That Best Exemplify Quiet Luxury
The term “quiet luxury” has only been around since 2023. It is defined as “a lifestyle characterized by understated elegance.” This refined living is a subtle way of displaying exclusivity and never involves extravagant…
McDonald’s Installed Self-Service Kiosks… Then This Happened
24/7 Insights McDonald’s kiosks have helped streamline the order process. Over 130,000 kiosks have already been rolled out worldwide. The kiosks have boosted sales by 11%. Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever As…
Don’t Get Burned by Bad Vapes: Try These Instead
As the presidential election looms in the coming months, Donald Trump has something new to say about his platform: he’s ready to “save vaping again.” In 2019, Trump actually played a large part in…