Author: Kavita Reddy

Philz: Changing the local coffee scene, one cup at a time

Philz Coffee received $15 million in Series B funding last year to expand its locations. One of these new locations is in our neighborhood, and this got us wondering: is Philz changing local coffee markets? Specifically, we wanted to know: Whether Philz grows local coffee markets Where Philz gets its customers If nearby Starbucks, Peet’s, … Continued
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Who is gaining from Chipotle’s loss?

Chipotle’s business has been sliding ever since some of its locations were linked to E.coli and norovirus outbreaks. While news of the outbreaks peaked, sales[1] dipped. 45% of people who transacted with Chipotle between August and October 2015 have not returned since the outbreaks. These churned consumers tend to dine out about 4 times per … Continued
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The lasting impact of Adobe’s move to subscriptions

When Adobe introduced its Creative Cloud subscription service in April 2012, it was unclear how consumers would respond. Would they really adopt Adobe’s new online service over the traditional boxed product? Following its release, Adobe’s average transaction value dropped from $93 in March 2012 to $40 one year later, reflecting the introduction of the lower-priced … Continued
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