Tim Hortons CEO thinks healthier food will bring in younger customers
By David Friend TORONTO — First North America, then the world — at least that’s how Tim Hortons Inc. hopes to conquer the coffee market. Chief executive Marc Caira told investors Thursday that he plans...
View ArticleMcDonald’s wants to sell more coffee as Starbucks tries to boost food
By Candice Choi NEW YORK — McDonald’s wants to be a bigger player in the global coffee business. The world’s biggest hamburger chain on Thursday highlighted beverages as one of its key growth...
View ArticleLonely Canadians look for human connection with their baristas
You know that guy ahead of you in the coffee line that starts telling the barista about his self-published novel when you just want to order your damn half-sweet, no foam latte? Yeah, there’s more of...
View ArticleVideo: What exactly is ‘pumpkin spice?’
It’s a phenomenon, a hashtag, a lifestyle — but mostly it’s just a latte. Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, also known as a PSL, is responsible for starting a trend that has swept both coffee shelves and...
View ArticleStrolling the boardwalk
Phil Reimer–aboard the Oasis of the Seas Sorry for the lateness of the blog post. Now that I have visited most of the biggest ship in the world—I say most—luckily, I have another 50 plus hours to go...
View ArticleSome Canadian Starbucks set to start slinging wine and beer: report
Starbucks Canada is set to give a whole new meaning to its coffee bars. Toronto and other major cities could see booze-stocked Starbucks by the end of the year, according to a report in the Toronto...
View ArticleThe verdict on Starbucks new baked goods
National Post staff tried out the new baked goods at Starbucks. Find out what they liked and what they spit out during their taste test of the pastries and other delights (or not so delights).
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