Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from August 1999

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from August 1999

Curious Liquids.(new coffeehouse in Boston)
August 1, 1999... Bean Town's latest coffee hot spot is living up to its name, and more It's Boston's answer to a coffeehouse on the beaten path, but just a bit left of center. Located in the coveted setting of Beacon Hill, overlooking Boston Common, it's...

Get It in Writing.(employee dress code)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... A few months ago, I had an interesting conversation with two owners of an East Coast coffee chain who ran into trouble with their unwritten dress code. During the interview process, the owners warned employees about showing up for work with...

Buy Beans, Earn Air Miles.(Mountainview Roastery Coffee Co. offers customer incentives)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... In a creative effort to secure repeat customers, The Mountainview Roastery Coffee Co., Port Huron, Mich., offers its coffee customers a frequent-flyer bonus program with both TWA and American Airlines. With each 5-lb. purchase of coffee,...

Slush 'n Joe Cools Summer in the South.(new Port City Java frappe/shake)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Port City Java, with coffeehouses in Wilmington, N.C., and Charleston, S.C., rolled out its new summer drink promotion based on extensive market research with its customer base. Don Reynolds, company CEO, says research indicated that his...

CAFFE SHAKERATO.(esso drink from Seattle Coffee Co.'s Torrefazione Italia Cafe)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... It's a sign of the times. Seattle Coffee Company's Torrefazione Italia Cafes have turned cold espresso drinks into "Caffe Shakeratos." The martini-style cold espresso drinks are made in traditional martini fashion by placing ice in a...

Gourmet's Choice Plans 24-Unit Chain in Asia.(in a joint venture with China Food and Beverage Co.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Sticking to its strategy to acquire domestic and international beverage companies that complement its existing business Gourmet's Choice Coffee Co., a holding company based in New York, N.Y., recently approved a plan to introduce Gourmet's...

Caffe Luca Dives Deeper Into Asia.(Soh Shoku Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Already a major player in Asian coffee retail, Soh Shoku Company Ltd., d.b.a. Gaffe Luca Japan, recently opened a 2,600-sq.-ft. store in the upscale section of Kyoto, Japan. The company also moved into a 560-sq.-ft. space on the second floor of...

Professor Profits From Cyber-Bean Sales.(Anthony Dallmann-Jones starts web site, www.sterlingmoon.com, to sell specialty coffee and coffee-related merchandise)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Disheartened with the fast-food mentality contaminating the specialty coffee business, Anthony Dallmann-Jones, Ph.D., Fond du Lac, Wis., started his own web site, www.sterlingmoon.com, to sell specialty coffees, teas, chocolates and other...

Decaf on the Web.(website for Swiss Water brand deffeination process)(www.swisswater.com)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Swiss Water's newly launched web site, www.swisswater.com, links to roasters/retailers carrying the Swiss Water brand. The site, built for consumers and the trade, includes technical information about the third generation of Swiss Water...

Coffee Index.(securities watch)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Stock Watch Exch Company Symbol Close 1 Month 52-Week 7/12 Change Hi Low NAS Panera Bread Co. PNRA 6 3/4 ...

GRILLING UP PANINI.(Michaelo Espresso Inc.'s new product, panini from the Silesia panini grills)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... It's the Italian answer to the ho-hum grilled-cheese sandwhich and fast becoming a favorite in american cafes. Americans who have traveled in Italy know that the thousands of coffee bars and eateries in the country usually offer panini as a...

CONSUMER EQUIPMENT REVIEW.(for holiday sales)
August 1, 1999... THINKING ABOUT SELLING CONSUMER EQUIPMENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? CONSIDER THIS COLLECTION OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS. It just stands to reason. Retailers who sell home grinding, brewing and espresso equipment, almost guarantee themselves loyal...

A Sealed Fate?(coffee market share)
August 1, 1999... Christopher M. Lee, former product supervisor at Spinelli Coffee Company, is an associate at Castle Communications, a public relations and marketing firm specializing in the coffee industry. Seals designating certified-organic, shade-grown...

Understanding Your Financial Success: A Practical Approach.
August 1, 1999... Don Holly is the administrative director of the SCAA and was an owner/operator of a Southern California master/retailer chain for 12 years. There are many skills required for success in the specialty coffee retailing business. Probably the...

Sales Mix Analysis, Part I.(Kent Holloway offers financial advice to companies starting specialty coffee operations)
August 1, 1999... Kent Holloway is the founder of two coffee roasting and retailing companies. His most recent is Fox Hollow Roosting Co. located on Fox Island, Wash. Kent lectures nationally for the Coffee Fest trade shows and provides consulting to companies...

Creative Marketing: Internet, Print, Events and Mail Order.(marketing techniques from ten retailers)
August 1, 1999... Ten retailers share what's working and not working in their own marketing campaigns. Judging from conversations with retailers across North America, the marketing of coffee is becoming increasingly sophisticated. The Internet, of...

Coffee Without the Equipment.(X Cafe's Coffee PERCup coffee concentrate)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... X Cafe, a manufacturer of fresh roasted specialty coffee extracts, is revolutionizing the coffee-making process. The company's new product, Coffee PERCup, is a 1-oz. coffee concentrate made by extracting freshly brewed, premium grade arabica...

Franke Espresso Machines Arrive in America.(Espresso Specialists Inc. becomes exclusive North American importer)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Espresso Specialists, Inc. has become the exclusive North American importer and marketing partner for Franke AG espresso machines. Based in Aarburg, Switzerland, Franks AG manufactures two automated espresso machines, Ecolino and SwissMambo....

New Paradise Bay Line.(from Steams & Lehman Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Steams & Lehman, Inc. has a new line of frozen beverage products. Included in the line are Island Chillers granita syrup, Jammin' Juicers 10% juice granita, Real Fruit Smoothies, Cappuccino Chillers and Chai Tea Latte. Just four months after...

Seating the Junior Set.(Koala Corp. introduces the Koala Highchair for child seating in cafes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... The Koala Corporation expands its offerings to cafes with its Koala Highchair, a practical, convenient alternative to traditional child seats. The highchair is available in red, green or gray and features a 30-in tray that fits under most...

Take Your Condiments Condiments Anywhere.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... The new Condi Express from Lakeside is the instant way to create a complete mobile condiment station that rolls to virtually any location. The Conch Express cart features a wide counter, sliding doors, all stainless steel interior and...

Chantal Saturn Teakettle.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... It's Chantal's first new teakettle in over a decade. The new Chantal Saturn Teakettle conies in 18/10 stainless steel with 24-carat gold-plated accents and features a sleek, curved handle. Like Chantal's Classic Teakettle, the new Saturn model...

Visual Frozen Drink Machine.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Coldelite Corporation announces its new CGB series of Visual Frozen Prink granita machines. The compact, brightly colored machines come in one-, two- and threebowl models. The CGB series is lightweight for added mobility and does not require...