Death of a Brand in Slow Motion: Starbucks

The Wall Street Journal published an article this morning about how Starbucks will immediately begin grinding beans each time it brews a new batch of coffee rather than grinding coffee only in the morning. The move will do two things: ensure customers receive fresh ground coffee and fill the stores with the sounds of grinders. It appears this is the one thing McDonald’s and 7-Eleven haven’t figured out how to do — yet. (Read more…)