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On opening day of Starbucks first Evolution Foods juice bar, someone slipped on some "vegatables" (sic)
- March 19, 2012
- By David Allen Ibsen
- retail
- fun
- brands
- hirings and firings
We recently reported that Starbucks had purchased juice bar company Evolution Foods, with plans to open free-standing stores. Well, opening day has come on the first Starbucks-owned Evolution Fresh juice bar in ...
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Levi's Makes Duds for Urban Commuter Cyclist Dudes--and for the Hipster in All of Us.
- March 14, 2012
- By David Allen Ibsen
- retail
- hip-stir
- generation y
- hipster
- hirings and firings
We gave you a preview of Levi Strauss' new "Commuter" series in this week’s “Hip-Stir,” but here’ a little more information, and some more photos. The line is designed to meet ...
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Urban Outfitters sued over Navajo branded panties and flasks
- March 11, 2012
- By David Allen Ibsen
- retail
- generation y
- hirings and firings
- marketing
- business
The Navajo Nation has filed a federal lawsuit against Urban Outfitters, alleging trademark infringement and violations of the federal Indian Arts and Crafts Act, which makes it illegal to sell arts or ...
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Just in Time for SXSW: A Jeremy Scott-designed Adidas Cowboy Boot-Tennis Shoe Hybrid
- March 09, 2012
- By David Allen Ibsen
- retail
- brands
- innovators
- disruptors
Whether you're hoofing-it to Austin, or taking one of the Southwest Airlines Nerd Birds to the annual South-by-Southwest festival this week, boy do we have the shoe for you. Described as ...
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Starbucks to sell "Verismo" single-serve coffee brewing machines...a Venti Caramel Macchiato from your own kitchen?
- March 09, 2012
- By David Allen Ibsen
- retail
- business
- hirings and firings
- marketing
Starbucks Coffee is expanding from its retail roots with a strategy of becoming a diverse consumer-products company. As part of this plan, they’ve been expanding into home-based products, and have just ...
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Iced Tea Beer, from Coors, Michelob, and Samuel Adams
- March 07, 2012
- By David Allen Ibsen
- retail
- trends
- innovators
The idea of brand extensions has been around for decades. Brand marketers are constantly looking for ways to innovate around existing products by adding new elements. The latest trend in this area ...
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The Babyccino: a decaf cappuccino for your toddler
- March 06, 2012
- By David Allen Ibsen
- retail
- fun
- kids
- hirings and firings
A little while back, we posted on Baby Gaga Ice Cream, made from real breast milk. Now, we found the perfect cafe companion--the Babyccino. Imagine a small decaf cappuccino served piping hot ...
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31 Flavors of Mayonnaise
- February 27, 2012
- By Jon Cronin
- retail
- entrepreneurs
- innovation
Money making bloggers have always known that people search for super specific things. If they tailor their blog content to answer the specific need of the searcher, they can ensure that their ...
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CAMPAIGN FRIDAY: Target "Color Changes Everything"
- February 23, 2012
- By David Allen Ibsen
- retail
- campaign friday
- advertising
- brands
Legendary advertising agency Weiden + Kennedy created one of the best ads for Target that I have ever seen. I mean, how many ads could you see the phrase: "Professional Stunts, do not ...
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Move over Chubby Hubby and adjust your Schweddy Balls, Ben & Jerry's introduces Greek frozen yogurt.
- February 22, 2012
- By David Allen Ibsen
- retail
- brands
- hirings and firings
- business
- fun
Everyone knows THE FIVE's favorite Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is the SNL-spoofed Schweddy Balls, but we may be shifting loyalties as the company launches a new line of Greek frozen ...
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