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  • #16
    Re: Coffee, as you like it.

    Its quite possible, I have never been to the cafe so Im just speculating, that the no milk thing is not just about taste but there is an anti-dairy ethos behind it. I believe that there is a market for dairy free cafes for people who are either allergic or make a choice not to consume dairy, can go to confident that their will be a full menu that suits their diet with no risk of cross contamination.

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    • #17
      Re: Coffee, as you like it.

      Originally posted by 4A767F6772130 link=1257286656/13#13 date=1257316459
      Stan old son
      Am not old.
      Originally posted by 4A767F6772130 link=1257286656/13#13 date=1257316459
      Coles and Woolies are crying all the way to the bank.
      (Small retailers regaining market share) sure there are a few speciality retailers appearing, but put together they only corner a minuscule portion of the consumer dollar.
      If you cant see that the likes of Bunnings, Dan murphys, BWS, Woolies , Coles, Target, Aldi and IGA etc dominate the market you either have your head in the sand or live in a different world than the rest of us.
      If you understand their business model and buying power you will know why they make the profits that they do, mainly from people who are too lazy to shop elsewhere.
      I rarely shop in these establishments.
      Coles and Woolies and their respective brands dominate a market segment. Foodland an independent (affiliated with Metcash) is taking them on, offers superior products and service, and sometimes price, but definitely quality. It is doing well, visit Norwood Foodland for example.
      In the 70s and 80s the supermarkets took on the small retilers (butchers, bakers, continental delis etc) by stocking the same products at a cheaper price. Now the smaller guys sell it at the equivalent price to them, but offer more variety and better products.
      There are a huge number of boutique products not sold in supermarkets.
      The Central Market in Adelaide does a roaring business, because of their business model.
      If you want a mediocre product at a "cheap" price visit your nominated retailers. If you are discerning, want better service and a better product, support the smaller retailer, price is not always everything.
      Compare what is on Brown Bean Bay with what Coles and Woolies sell. Can you appreciate the difference?
      The same applies to all the smaller retailers who sell products similar to those available in your nominated stores.
      The slow food revolution is growing slowly!
      The stores you mention are publicly listed companies and need to produce hype to increase their share price. I work for a private company, we do not blow our horn publicly, but we outperform our publicly listed competitors. Success is measured in many different ways. The secret is to learn to read between the lines.

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      • #18
        Re: Coffee, as you like it.

        Originally posted by 665A534B5E3F0 link=1257286656/14#14 date=1257317683
        StanC wrote on Yesterday at 4:18pm:
        Jon W wrote on Yesterday at 9:17am:
        Further to my rant in another area, just happened to come across this article, lot of truth in it.
        http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/full-cream-fascists-just-let-me-have-milk-in....

        Would the truth be that St. Alis marketing machineis in overdrive and is achieving publicity at every opportunity?? Grin

        I didnt see the article being about St Alis, I think he rated about 6 lines (hardly overdrive) though full marks to him, I wish him every success.
        The point of the article was to bag these clowns who refuse to serve coffee with milk and look down their nose at any pleb who dares to put sugar into a shot of espresso, and I agree with her sentiments, as long as Im paying for it Ill drink it the way I want, and if Im belittled because of my preference then my money will go elsewhere in the future.
        Mind you In all my years Ive only been subjected to this sort of treatment a couple of times, the last time I recall was an Italian restaurant on King William road, the waitress (I know politically incorrect) served the main course before the entrée and then indignantly told us this was the correct way, that little episode resulted in a complimentary bottle of wine from management, and guess what? on our return visits the wait person (what a clumsy word) was nowhere to be seen, wonder why? Wink
        I agree with you as to the point of the article, but somehow St Ali still got a mention. They are in the paper all the time.
        that was my point.
        All the best to a slick businessman who understands the market.
        By the way Coless and Woolies have a similar attitude to that raised in this article.

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