Tag: US expansion
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Chinese Beverage Chains Spread Across the US, Challenging Starbucks’ Dominance
Introduction: A New Wave in American Beverage Culture In recent years, American coffee shops have faced a rising wave of competition from Chinese beverage chains that bring a different set of flavors, pricing, and customer experiences. Brands such as Luckin Coffee, Heytea, Chagee, and Mixue are expanding their footprints in major U.S. cities, blending tea-focused…
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Gear News of the Week: Fairphone Lands in the US and WhatsApp Is Finally on the Apple Watch
Fairphone Breaks into the US Market with a Repairability Focus The week’s big hardware news centers on Fairphone, the Netherlands-based maker renowned for its 10/10 iFixit repairability score. After years of building phones with easily replaceable parts and modular design, Fairphone announced a strategic expansion into the United States. The initial push isn’t about launching…