Retail

Three Oaks Roasting Grows in N.C. with Broad River Acquisition

Three Oaks Roasting is spreading its roots deeper throughout the Charlotte, North Carolina, area through its recent acquisition of Broad River Roasters in Shelby. Three Oaks more than tripled its...

2025.10.01

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Odeko Acquires Northern California Supplier Six Degrees Coffee

New York–based cafe-operations platform Odeko recently acquired California wholesale specialty coffee supplier Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution, continuing its venture-capital-fueled expansion. Odeko said the acquisition of the Chico-based...

2025.09.30

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Second Shot Market Launches for Used Coffee Gear

Coffee equipment seller Prima Coffee Equipment last week launched Second Shot Market, an online marketplace for pre-owned or open-box coffee equipment. Open to the public as of Sept. 22,...

2025.09.29

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Report: U.S. Coffee Shop Coffee Prices Are Rising

Hot coffee and cold brew prices on U.S. coffee shop menus are rising rapidly, according to new private point-of-sale data spanning tens of thousands of cafes. The restaurant and cafe...

2025.09.29

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Starbucks Cutting 900 Non-Retail Jobs and Closing More Stores

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is planning to lay off 900 U.S. corporate staff members tomorrow morning, according to an open letter from CEO Brian Niccol. “Unless your job specifically requires...

2025.09.26

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Papaver Roaster House is Home to Sweet Ukrainian Treats and Fresh Roasts in Olympia

A new family-run coffee shop in Olympia, Washington, called Papaver Roaster House celebrated its grand opening this month inside a space that, at first glance, might pass as a...

2025.09.25

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Pigtrain Coffee is Back on Track at Denver’s Union Station

It’s full steam ahead for Pigtrain Coffee Co., which reopened this month after an extensive renovation inside the historic Denver Union Station. Following a six-month closure, Pigtrain resumed cafe...

2025.09.23

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Milli By Metric Coffee Goes the Extra Mile in Chicago

Quality-focused Chicago roaster Metric Coffee brought a three-year project to fruition this month, opening a new roastery, headquarters and all-day bakery cafe called Milli in Avondale. Inside a former...

2025.09.22

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PE Firm Buys Major 7 Brew Franchisee, Plans 200+ More Locations

Franchise-focused private equity firm Franchise Equity Partners (FEP) announced it acquired a majority stake in 7 Crew, the second-largest franchisee of the fast-growing U.S. coffee chain 7 Brew. With the...

2025.09.18

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Beans and Boards Make a Statement at Thesis Coffee Collective in Minneapolis

Orders are up and screens are down at Thesis Coffee Collective, a new coffee shop in Uptown Minneapolis that offers a Wi-Fi-free “slow bar” experience. Small by design, the...

2025.09.17

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