TripAdvisor, Starbucks 00.01.2014 TripAdvisor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Why is TA appealing to consumers? Why do consumers write reviews? What do hotel owners and property managers feel about TA? How does TA manage to create the balance between consumers and hotel managers? How does TA monetize its UGC? How does it differ from other UGC sites such as Yelp? Why has TA been so successful in hotel reviews? Why is it not known for restaurants even though it has user reviews on over half-a-million restaurants
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Starbucks is a premier coffee company located at 2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, Washington whose chairman, president and chief executive officer is Howard Schultz. A company who prides themselves on consistency, providing excellent customer service and roasting coffee from all over the world. Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them, along with fresh, rich-brewed coffees, espresso beverages, cold blended beverages, a variety of food items, a selection teas
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According to the survey data 78% of the respondents chose Starbucks, even that according to the survey Coffee Bean has a lower service and queuing time. Starbucks has as far more customers than Coffee Bean. 63% of the respondents were women while the other 37% were men, so more women attend coffee shops than men. According to the survey data, 31% of the respondents came from Alabang, 11% came from BF and the other 58% frequent Starbucks in over Makati, Metro Manila, Parañaque and Quezon City
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Starbucks Corporation: How to Improve the Current Marketing Strategy Robert Gibson Marketing Professor McNabb March 19, 2007 Abstract Starbucks opened in Seattle’s Pike Place Market in 1971 with hopes of creating a “third place” between home and work. Starbucks was created to produce premium coffee, while adhering to various core principles during economic growth. “The company has realized that people don’t only come for coffee; they come for the atmosphere,” (Kembell). Customers
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Redesigning retail: Operating model imperatives for international retailers Deploying the right operating model can help international retailers drive profitable growth by balancing customer relevance and operational efficiency across diverse and dynamic markets. Today’s consumers are a formidable bunch. Armed with more information than ever thanks to technology, they shop anytime, anywhere and with anyone they choose. Moreover, choice, convenience and service mean just as much to them as price
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the services sector. Under the control of CEO Ronald Shaich, Panera Bread Company functions under the names of Panera Bread Company and St. Louis Bread Company. Originally, Panera operated primarily only on the east coast but has now opened up operations in 35 states. Panera’s stores are located mostly in suburban areas near malls and other shopping centers. Panera Bread offers an assortment of breads, deli sandwiches, salads, and pastries among other products. Panera competes in the restaurant
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chairman and CEO of Starbucks and a former owner of the Seattle Super Sonics. Howard Schultz began his career very quickly. It all started after he graduated from college, he was working as a salesman for Hammarplast, a business that sold European coffee makers. As Schultz made his way through the company he noticed they were selling more to a company in Seattle. So, Schultz went to Seattle to see whom they were selling to and once when he walked through the doors of Starbucks he knew he needed to
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Starbucks Financial Analysis Table of Contents History 3 Overview 3 Strategy 3 S.W.O.T. 4 Starbucks Ratios 5 Balance Sheet Analysis 5 Profitability Ratios 8 Activity Ratios 9 Investment Returns 9 Comparative Analysis 10 Profitability 10 Management Effectiveness 10 Valuation Measures 10 Share statistics 10 Stock Price History 11 Dividends & Splits 11 Balance Sheet Ratios 11 Conclusion 11 References 12 Electronic Sources 12 Bibliographic Sources 12 Appendix
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partnerships and requirements for successful implementation PART II: Corporate-NGO partnerships in the ethical trade movement A- Lessons drawn from the Body Shop’s Community Trade Program B- Case study of a successful partnership in Sustainable Coffee: Starbucks and
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Starbucks Annual Report and SEC Filings Shawn Casto, Jessica Ferraro, Leslie Haynes Samantha Eason, Cyntia Portal UOP Finance for Business FIN/370 Dr. Dana Williams February 15, 2014 Starbucks Annual Report and SEC Filings Starbucks first opened their doors in 1971, and since then they have felt a responsibility to make a positive impact one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. Starbucks has grown to now more than 18,000 in over 60 countries; they recognize that commitment
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