Coaching for personal growth, change and development
By Mike Hohnen
A key factor driving growth in dairy product sales in developed markets is the increasing demand for products with functional properties, such as probiotic yoghurts. Euromonitor looks at the different types of functional dairy products available and the main players in this competitive market.
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By Mike Hohnen
“Japan’s sixth largest gas station chain” — Jomo — is raking it in by encouraging its patrons to linger, reports Mariko Mikami in Business 2.0 (Oct 04). “Our objective is to make hanging around more fun,” says Yuihito Fujita, of Jomo. And more profitable: Over a three-month period ending in July, following a makeover of eight of its stations, “average monthly vehicle visits per station were up 22 percent over the previous year … driving a 15 percent sales increase” and triggering an 82 percent jump in per-station operating profits.
[Read more…] about Not just spiffier pumps but also comfortable cafes, kiddie areas, and massage chairs
By Mike Hohnen
Continuous learning drives everyone to find a better way, every day. It?s not an expense, it?s an investment in continuous renewal. – Jack Welch , former CEO GE
By Mike Hohnen
Continuous learning drives everyone to find a better way, every day. It?s not an expense, it?s an investment in continuous renewal. – Jack Welch , former CEO GE
By Mike Hohnen
Portion sizes will be cut as the food giants sign a seven step manifesto to tackle the sensitive food and health debate.
By Mike Hohnen
Casual-dining eateries are quietly making a killing with a slightly upscale twist on one of fast food’s biggest draws: the drive-thru.
Some of the biggest names in casual dining ? including Applebee’s (APPB), Ruby Tuesday (RI) and Outback Steakhouse (OSI)? are racking up additional sales of up to 10% from offering curbside pickup to car-loving customers.
[Read more…] about Casual dining puts spin on drive-thru
By Mike Hohnen
McDonald’s UK is planning to restore its fortunes by introducing Pret A Manager-style sandwiches and Starbucks-style coffee to its menus, according to the Sunday Times. The company is currently trialling the snacks, including a New York-style pastrami sandwich and a grilled vegetable on rye, in Canada and Australia and plans to introduce them in Europe next year, along with upmarket McCafe lounges in their existing restaurants with espresso, cappuccino and latte coffee.
By Mike Hohnen
Obikà is Rome’s, and probably history’s, first mozzarella bar. Since it opened about five months ago, at Via dei Prefetti 26a, near the Pantheon, it has been doing a brisk business.
“People are tired of pasta and pizza,” said Andrea Corsetti, one of the owners. “Mozzarella has always been considered a poor food. But we said it should be valued. It represents Italy.”
“Now it’s become a status symbol,” he said. “Cheese is fashionable, and mozzarella is the cheese of the moment. It’s prêt-à-porter.” [Read more…] about Mozzarella's Moment (Move Over, Tomatoes)