Does Starbucks Prefer Blondes?

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which industrials editor/analyst Brendan Byrnes and consumer goods editor/analyst Austin Smith discuss topics across the investing world. In today's edition, Brendan and Austin discuss Starbucks' move towards a lighter roast coffee. This may not seem like a big deal, but when Peet's Coffee tried the same tactic, it alienated many coffee loyalists.

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