Starbucks to Open First Store in Italy

Starbucks to Open First Store in Italy

Did you know that each week, roughly 90 million people pass through a Starbucks somewhere on earth? According to Howard Schultz, it’s true. What’s even more amazing is that although Starbucks operates in 70 countries worldwide, not one of those people is...
Changes to Loyalty Program Hurt Starbucks Loyalty

Changes to Loyalty Program Hurt Starbucks Loyalty

Starbucks took a pretty big hit to their brand perception and customer loyalty recently. Last month, they announced a change to their loyalty program that left quite a few people unhappy. Although most of those customers admitted that they would still most likely go...
Is the San Francisco Housing Market Set to Burst?

Is the San Francisco Housing Market Set to Burst?

Image: Shutterstock Years ago, Silicon Valley and San Francisco were homes to great ideas, innovations, and technologies. It was known for its financial and business figureheads like Steve Jobs and Thom Weisel. Now, however, San Francisco is recognized for its absurd...