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COVID-19 is changing consumer coffee habits
Home has become ground(s) zero for coffee consumption during the current COVID-19 crisis, according to a new study.While Canada’s coffee addicts might argue that they are essential services, the country’s largest coffee chains have either limited access or closed stores entirely as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
Coffee sellers stop accepting reusable cups amid coronavirus
Tim Hortons and McDonald's Canada are the latest coffee purveyors to stop accepting reusable mugs brought in by customers amid concerns about the novel coronavirus outbreak."We will continue to monitor the situation and plan to reintroduce the policy at a later time,'' wrote McDonald's Canada spokeswoman Veronica Bart in an email.Tim Hortons said in a statement that it has made the change after listening to its restaurant owners and comments from its customers, even though health officials have not recommended any changes to its current procedures.The temporary move follows similar decisions by Starbucks and The Second Cup Ltd.

Consumers thirsty for better-for-you beverages

The opportunity is at hand to translate c-store strengths—diverse channel affiliations, large refrigerated and ambient shelf-space, and deep category knowledge—into the taking of a bigger slice of the pie.
Starbucks goals for sustainability will require significant consumer buy in

Starbucks has an ambitious plan to reduce its environmental footprint, albeit one it acknowledges will require considerable buy-in from its customers.
Starbucks to open pick up focused Toronto spot as eateries revamp for 'this new digital age'

Customers accustomed to hunkering down for hours to work or socialize won't be able to do so at the newest Starbucks format that lacks seating and encourages people to grab their drinks and go.
What will the plastics ban mean for foodservice?

A national ban on the most harmful single-use plastics will very likely force foodservice operators, restaurants and fast-food outlets to find non-plastic materials for takeout and delivery containers but plastic bottles for water and soda are more likely to be improved rather than phased out.
Imitating food-first operations for strategic advantage

Canadian newsstand & convenience retailer International News (INS) was dramatically affected by the consumer shift from analogue to digital.
Choice and added-value keys to adoption of alternative payment methods

When it comes to checkout and payment, new technologies are abounding and retailers across all industries are trying to keep up.
How Target, Whole Foods & Lidl are going after the US convenience market

Competition is rapid in the convenience store channel, as retailers of all kinds introduce new formats, offers and amenities in an effort to compete.
Quick bites: Breakfast

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Starbucks Coffee Co.

COVID-19 is changing consumer coffee habits

Coffee sellers stop accepting reusable cups amid coronavirus

Consumers thirsty for better-for-you beverages

Starbucks goals for sustainability will require significant consumer buy in

Starbucks to open pick up focused Toronto spot as eateries revamp for 'this new digital age'

What will the plastics ban mean for foodservice?

Imitating food-first operations for strategic advantage

Choice and added-value keys to adoption of alternative payment methods

How Target, Whole Foods & Lidl are going after the US convenience market

Quick bites: Breakfast