Dunkin Donuts vs. Starbucks Democrats

The battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is sometimes boiled down to Starbucks vs. Dunkin Donuts Democrats. What can the candidates learn from the business world about these two political tribes?

NPR

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Starbucks going back to grinding beans

"There will be a fundamental change in the taste and experience of going to Starbucks," Schultz says. He returned as CEO eleven weeks ago and has pointed to this meeting as the moment he would begin to offer substantial details of his revival plan.

Unlike many CEOs these days, Schultz isn't blaming the economy for his troubles. "The problems we are facing have been self-induced. That's why I think we'll be able to fix them."

USA Today

Consumers face a jolt as coffee prices turn frothy

Breakfast is getting a lot more expensive. Coffee is now up there with other increasingly expensive essentials such as milk, bread and eggs. Overall, the cost of groceries is rising at the fastest rate since 1990, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Los Angeles Times

Kraft raises prices on Maxwell House and Yuban coffees

The latest increase in price by Kraft follows Procter & Gamble's hike in Dunkin' Donuts and some Folgers coffees prices citing the same reason as Kraft.

Drinks Business Review

UPDATE 2-P&G ups cost of Folgers, Dunkin' Donuts coffees

"Green coffee prices have continued to rise sharply over the past three weeks. This past week New York "C" arabica and London robusta markets have traded at more than 20 cents per pound versus our previously stated price for Folgers mainstream coffee," Brown said.

Reuters