Starbucks
Feb 28th 2016 | 10:04 pm
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Starbucks
BBC is reporting that Starbucks are opening their first premises in Italy. Cue predictable shock and horror. But of course in reality Starbucks aren't really selling coffee at all: they're selling WC and internet facilities with hot liquid as an extra
Feb 29th 2016 | 5:07 pm
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Re: Starbucks
Then it will still fail miserably - toilets are available in all bars, for less money. I believe that Milan also has internet. I give it 6 months.
Feb 29th 2016 | 6:53 pm
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Re: Starbucks
I'd like to say you're right modicasa but I suspect it'll thrive with unadventurous tourists.
Feb 29th 2016 | 7:40 pm
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Re: Starbucks
and 16 year old Italians who think it's cool.
Mar 1st 2016 | 3:49 am
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Re: Starbucks
Never, ever would the prospect of Star*ucks be an alternative to real coffee.
