Starbucks: It’s not just about the coffee.
Starbucks’ continued success is not just about the coffee, but about the close alignment between its business and operating models.
Operational Innovation
Clover Food Lab: Fast Food That’s Good For You
How Clover's innovative processes enable the company to offer healthy fast food to customers
Eat, Shop, and Learn: How Eataly Became a Cash Cow
Oscar Farinetti's innovative take on how to bring Italian gastronomy to every corner of the globe proves to be a winning recipe
Chobani: Sour Milk Never Tasted So Sweet
How a Turkish farmer grew a 90-year-old abandoned Kraft factory into the world’s largest yogurt plant.
Trader Joes – Innovation in the grocery business
In 2012, Fast Company ranked Trader Joes as the 11th most innovative firm in the US. That same year, Trader Joes managed to outperform the rest of the grocery industry with a record revenue per square feet of $2,054 (compared with Whole Foods – $1,257, HEB – $867, Walmart – $607 and Publix – $591). Trader Joes key to its success has been that it has an operational model that enables it to meet its pledge to consumers. This pledge can be described as offering a WOW experience through interesting products, everyday low prices, relatable staff and a unique brand personality.