Daily Archives: October 12, 2012

Infographic: We’ve Become The United States Of Starbucks | Co.Design

More than 80% of the U.S. population, or a whopping 250,000,000 people, lives within 20 miles of a Starbucks. And over 30% of the U.S. population lives within a mile of one.

via Infographic: We’ve Become The United States Of Starbucks | Co.Design.

Best Buy to Match Online Prices – WSJ.com

Research on showrooming suggests that while only a fraction of shoppers use mobile phones in stores to compare prices, many do go home and check what competitors are charging online. A survey by retail consultancy AlixPartners this summer found that in the prior 12 months, 33% of respondents— and 43% of electronics buyers— bought something online after checking it out in a store first.

via Best Buy to Match Online Prices – WSJ.com.

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