Can Cupcake-Maker Crumbs Hit the Sweet Spot on Growth?

Jason Bauer, CEO of the popular Crumbs Bake Shop, isn’t worried about competition. In fact, he welcomes it. But with his company going public and with plans to expand from 34 stores to 200, he’ll have to avoid the pitfalls of o…

Specialty Foods Are Becoming a Regular Staple Again

Americans are returning to indulging in specialty foods the way they did before the recession, and they’ll likely make big purchases of these affordable luxuries during the holidays. A recent survey showed 63% of American consu…