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I, along with many others, just spent fifteen minutes of my day waiting in a line that stretched from the cash register all the way back to the entrance. Not being a “regular,” I wondered what the appeal was, and why Starbucks has turned into a massively successful worldwide brand. Sparked with curiosity, I couldn’t help but listen to orders placed as I creeped up the line. I watched as each woman stepped forward with her phone in hand to scan and pay. Then, I heard these lengthy, detailed, and mastered orders all beginning with the word, “SKINNY.”  Not being a regular Starbucks consumer, IRead More →

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I happened to have been in Starbucks this past week. The last week of summer, and the final few days for kids to enjoy their time out of the classroom. I walked in, drenched in sweat, having just finished my run. I desperately needed some ice cold water, and it’s the nearest place for me to stop, rest, and cool down before walking back home. While I stood there watching the baristas grab cups, label them, and then mix drinks, I noticed there were four young girls placing their order. They had to have been middle school-aged, twelve or thirteen years old, and without their parents.Read More →