Timmies UK?!
Jun 26th 2008, 6:08 am
#31
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Re: Timmies UK?!
I don't know, wouldn't it make sense for a company like that to change things slightly when trying to break a new market? The majority of people over in England don't know the legendary defence-man Tim Horton, let alone the fact that Tims is massive in Canada, a little re-branding never did anyone any harm.
Jun 26th 2008, 6:14 am
#32
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Re: Timmies UK?!
Yep I know, but what I'm saying is that in a market where small coffee chains are struggling to stay afloat it wouldn't hurt to do a little market research in that market and change your brand accordingly.
What I am saying is that it isn't out of the realms of possibility that Tim Hortons would re-brand as Timmies in another market/country, in my opinion.
What I am saying is that it isn't out of the realms of possibility that Tim Hortons would re-brand as Timmies in another market/country, in my opinion.
Jun 26th 2008, 6:18 am
#33
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Re: Timmies UK?!
But consider did McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, etc change?
No they didn't. So why would Tim Horton's.
Jun 26th 2008, 6:18 am
#34
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Re: Timmies UK?!
Yep I know, but what I'm saying is that in a market where small coffee chains are struggling to stay afloat it wouldn't hurt to do a little market research in that market and change your brand accordingly.
What I am saying is that it isn't out of the realms of possibility that Tim Hortons would re-brand as Timmies in another market/country, in my opinion.
What I am saying is that it isn't out of the realms of possibility that Tim Hortons would re-brand as Timmies in another market/country, in my opinion.
Some dude in Leeds has already got a shop called Timmies.
Jun 26th 2008, 6:23 am
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Re: Timmies UK?!
It will probably never happen, still, we never know.
Jun 26th 2008, 6:31 am
#39
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Re: Timmies UK?!
If so, once again why mess with something that is working?
ASDA is owned by Wal*Mart no name change there either because it works for them to remain ASDA.
Jun 26th 2008, 6:44 am
#41
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Re: Timmies UK?!
You also do not get Carling where Molson is sold, because they are produced by the same brewer.
By the way this is a great thread you guys have going!
I did read that they are only stocking Tim Horton's donuts at the moment in selected locations in the UK and Ireland.
Apparently Hooters are going to do a big expansion here, it is a shame Tim Horton's aren't. Coffee in other outlets is soooo expensive.
By the way this is a great thread you guys have going!
I did read that they are only stocking Tim Horton's donuts at the moment in selected locations in the UK and Ireland.
Apparently Hooters are going to do a big expansion here, it is a shame Tim Horton's aren't. Coffee in other outlets is soooo expensive.
Jun 26th 2008, 6:47 am
#42
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Re: Timmies UK?!
we could have a Tim Hooters!!!! he he he
sorry = shall be sensible so that I do not bring this tread into the boring housewives catagory . . . .
sorry = shall be sensible so that I do not bring this tread into the boring housewives catagory . . . .
Jun 26th 2008, 8:58 am
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Re: Timmies UK?!
Just to add my 2 cents. I was in my local Tesco store the other day, quietly browsing in the baked goods section. To my surprise I saw that there is now a small "Tim Horton's" shelf with a selection of donuts on it. Proper Tim's signage etc etc.
The donuts looked pretty tasty I might add - I'm planning on trying a different one each week. yum yum.
The donuts looked pretty tasty I might add - I'm planning on trying a different one each week. yum yum.
Jun 26th 2008, 9:31 am
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Re: Timmies UK?!
Just to add my 2 cents. I was in my local Tesco store the other day, quietly browsing in the baked goods section. To my surprise I saw that there is now a small "Tim Horton's" shelf with a selection of donuts on it. Proper Tim's signage etc etc.
The donuts looked pretty tasty I might add - I'm planning on trying a different one each week. yum yum.
The donuts looked pretty tasty I might add - I'm planning on trying a different one each week. yum yum.
