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Starbucks Spreading the 'Love,' Changing Things (RED)

[2009-11-18]  For limited time, coffee chain is donating $1 to Global Fund whenever customers spend $15.

More Starbucks Options for Hot Beverage System

[2009-11-16]  TASSIMO teams with Starbucks to introduce Starbucks Latte Primo and Starbucks Cappuccino Primo options for beverage system.

Starbucks Announces Green Plans

[2009-11-12]  Coffee company entering LEED Volume Certification pilot program, partnering with GE for LED lights.

Starbucks Shifts Loyalty Program

[2009-11-02]  Consolidates Starbucks Card Rewards and Starbucks Gold card into My Starbucks Rewards.

Starbucks Appoints New Head of Human Resources

[2009-10-29]  Kalen Holmes hired as executive vice president of partner resources.

Starbucks, Former Exec Agree to Settlement

[2009-10-26]  Coffee company had filed a lawsuit against Paul Twohig, who had left Starbucks for Dunkin' Donuts.

Starbucks' VIA Goes Decaf

[2009-10-12]  Decaf version of instant-coffee product will be available November 17.

Starbucks Set to Launch VIA

[2009-09-29]  Instant-coffee product to launch at all U.S. locations tomorrow.

Starbucks Takes Back All French Stores

[2009-09-01]  All Starbucks locations in France will now be company-owned. The company has been in the country since 2004.

Starbucks Donates Millions to Fight AIDS in Africa

[2009-07-31]  Partnership with (RED) has generated contributions equal to 5 million daily doses of medicine.

Starbucks to Fund Company Discretionary Match for 2009

[2009-07-29]  Company made 401(k) match discretionary in December of 2008; funding depended on year's performance.

Starbucks Giving Away Ice Cream Pints

[2009-07-06]  Coupons for free ice cream given away through Facebook page for next two weeks.

Starbucks Takes More 'Wholesome' Approach

[2009-06-30]  New baked goods to include ingredients such as whole grains, Oregon blueberries, and Michigan cherries.

Starbucks Lays Out New Global Design Strategy

[2009-06-26]  New designs to reflect company's commitment to environmental stewardship.

Starbucks Voted Best Coffee

[2009-06-08]  According to the most recent Zagat Survey of National Chain Restaurants, Starbucks' brew is the best in fast food.

Controversy with Starbucks' Move to HFCS-Free

[2009-06-04]  The Corn Refiners Association calls the company's menu change "misleading."

Starbucks Rolls Out Instant Coffee

[2009-05-29]  The coffee company's new VIA Ready Brew could earn back customers lost in the recession.

Starbucks Responds to Moody's Downgrade

[2009-05-14]  Company CFO says he expects to have an operating cash flow of $1 billion in fiscal 2009.

Some Like It Cold

[2009-05-05]  Starbucks will offer its Iced Brewed Coffee for only $1.95 for a limited time.

Starbucks Donates $842,000 to Nonprofits

[2009-04-22]  The money is meant to help young people identify and address local needs in their regions.

Starbucks Launches Farmer Loan Program

[2009-04-17]  The initiative is aimed at helping small-scale coffee farmers and unifying the fair trade audit system.

Starbucks Sees Instant (Coffee) Success in the U.K.

[2009-03-28]  Starbucks VIA Ready Brew debuted this week in London stores.

Starbucks Unveils New Retail Ice Cream Line

[2009-03-24]  Thanks to a partnership with Unilever, the iconic white Starbucks cup is coming to a freezer aisle near you.

Starbucks Outlines Revenue Growth and Investment Strategies

[2009-03-19]  "Our customers like the changes we've been making," says Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.

7-Eleven Takes on Caribou & Starbucks

[2009-02-25]  The convenience-store chain is expanding its coffee offerings and looking to give the national coffeehouses a run for their money.

McDonald's Not Scared of Starbucks at Breakfast

[2009-02-23]  CEO Jim Skinner says Starbucks isn't eating into the company's market share, but how long will it stay that way?

Seattle's Best Launches Recycled Content Hot Cups

[2009-02-19]  The 10 percent post-consumer recycled fiber cups give foodservice operators a new eco-friendly option.

Starbucks Opens LEED-Certified Plant in South Carolina

[2009-02-19]  Even amid economic woes, Starbucks is investing in a good conscience.

Why You Win if Starbucks Survives

[2009-02-11]  A leading industry expert outlines how Starbucks has made the industry better and why brands should want that to continue.

Starbucks Announces Lay Offs, Store Closings

[2009-01-30]  CEO Howard Schultz tries to right the failing coffee quick-serve by closing restaurants, laying off employees, and scaling back expansion plans.

Drink Helps David Take on Goliath

[2009-01-26]  A new sports drink isn't taking it easy.

Coffee Energy Drink Shows No Sign of Slowing

[2009-01-26]  Top-selling energy drink from Starbucks rolls out new innovation.

Starbucks Expands Coffee-on-the-Go Options

[2009-01-22]  The Cinnamon Dulce Doubleshot could help Starbucks further dominate in the ready-to-drink energy coffee category.

Tea Lattes and Infusions New Hot Beverages at Starbucks

[2008-12-30]  Chain is promoting its new tea line as 'the perfect 15-minute break'.

Starbucks Sees (RED)

[2008-11-26]  The chain will raise money to invest in AIDS programs in Africa.

The Drive-Thru on Wall Street

[2008-11-12]  A look at the most-recent financial reports from the top quick-serve brands.

Starbucks Wants Customers to Pay (Extra) to Play

[2008-11-12]  The company introduces a special loyalty card.

Starbucks Replaces Finance Exec

[2008-11-07]  Troy Alstead will succeed current CFO Pete Bocian.

Celebrating the Holidays Early

[2008-11-03]  Quick-serves tap into winter seasonal flavors to bring in customers.

Schultz Fires Back at Media

[2008-10-30]  Starbucks CEO says the company's poor performance in Q4 signals that it has hit bottom.

Starbucks Doubles Fair Trade Commitment

[2008-10-28]  The company has become the largest purchaser of Fair Trade Certified coffee in the world.

Starbucks to Volunteer in New Orleans

[2008-10-20]  The company will offer more than 54,000 volunteer hours and invest more than $1 million in local projects.

Unilever to Produce Starbucks-Branded Super Premium Ice Cream

[2008-09-16]  The exclusive licensing deal between Starbucks and Unilever builds upon an existing relationship for the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of Starbucks Tazo.

Starbucks' Healthy Breakfast Goes Live

[2008-09-04]  The five new permanent healthy breakfast items are now available in participating U.S. and Canadian stores.

Starbucks Debuts Small-Batch Coffee

[2008-08-26]  The Clover has been installed at 10 Seattle locations and Starbucks will serve small lot coffees whose flavors are best with the new brewing system.

Starbucks Partners to Grow Tazo Brand

[2008-08-19]  Tazo's RTD line will be integrated into the Pepsi/Lipton Tea Partnership (PLP), expanding the joint venture between PepsiCo and Unilever.

America's Worst Restaurants For Kids Revealed

[2008-08-04]  Eat This, Not That! authors grade 43 national chains; 6 receive an "F."

Schultz Announces More Store Closings

[2008-07-30]  Starbucks will close 61 of its 84 Australian units and has restructured five corporate positions.

Starbucks Launches Vivanno Nourishing Blends

[2008-07-15]  New Vivanno line offers balanced beverage options for customers seeking healthier solutions on the go.

Starbucks to Close 600 Stores

[2008-07-02]  Starbucks decides to close approximately 600 underperforming company-operated stores in the U.S. market.

Starbucks and SSP Announce Licensing Agreement

[2008-06-12]  Starbucks and SSP announce licensing agreement to open stores in European travel markets.

Schultz Wins Business Leadership Award

[2008-05-30]  As part of the newly launched John Wooden Global Leadership Program at UCLA, Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, was presented the inaugural John Wooden Global Leadership Award.

Starbucks Makes Corporate Social Responsibility Report Public

[2008-05-14]  The report highlights key strategic CSR initiatives and tracks Starbucks progress in several areas.

AT&T and Starbucks Begin Nationwide Wi-Fi Rollout

[2008-04-25]  As of May 1, qualifying AT&T high speed Internet and Wi-Fi customers will have complimentary Wi-Fi access at more than 7,000 Starbucks locations nationwide.

Starbucks Restructures Entertainment Business

[2008-04-24]  Starbucks will continue its relationship with the Concord Music Group and will turn over the day-to-day management of the Hear Music Record Label to Concord.

Fast Food Named One of the Fastest Growing Industries

[2008-04-21]  According to the 2008 BrandZ Top 100 Most Powerful Brands, the industry category continues to be one of the fastest growing in terms of brand value growth, rising by 27 percent over last year.

Starbucks to Boost Customer Experience

[2008-03-19]  Changes include acquiring the Clover brewing system and introducing the new blend, Pike Place Roast.

Starbucks Closing Had Little Affect on Consumers

[2008-03-11]  Ninety-four percent of consumers said that Starbucks' closing did not impact them in any way.

Starbucks Announces Leadership Changes

[2008-03-03]  Cliff Burrows has been named president of Starbucks Coffee U.S., effective March 12.

Starbucks Makes Organizational Changes

[2008-02-21]  In Howard Schultz's letter to Starbucks employees, he maps out the next changes in his transformation agenda.

Top 10 Highest-Rated Fast-Food Chains

[2008-02-12]  Results from Sandelman & Associates 2007 Fast-Food Awards of Excellence

Schultz Returns as Starbucks CEO

[2008-01-09]  Howard Schultz will immediately replace Jim Donald as CEO.

Starbucks Offerings get a 'Skinny' Makeover

[2007-12-28]  Customers replacing tall Vanilla Lattes with Skinny Vanilla Lattes save 700 calories and 35 grams of fat per week.

Starbucks to Open Support Center in Rwanda

[2007-12-03]  In one week, the company has announced plans for two Regional Farmer Support Centers in Africa.

Starbucks Cards Get Personal

[2007-11-28]  Starbucks Cards can now be designed and customized by customers to create a unique gift just in time for the holidays.

Starbucks Moves In to Argentina

[2007-11-16]  The expansion supports the company's growth strategy into Latin America.

Quiznos Leads Industry in Wait Time Performance

[2007-10-30]  The 2007 Wait Time Study reports Quiznos, Starbucks, and Honey Dew Donuts are top three respectively.

Starbucks Recalls Children's Plastic Cups

[2007-10-10]  Starbucks recalls children's plastic cups due to choking and laceration hazards.

Starbucks and Pepsi in Multi-Country Deal

[2007-09-28]  Starbucks' ready-to-drink coffee beverages will be available in China.

Moscow Starbucks Opens with Little Bang

[2007-09-11]  Despite slow traffic to its first store in Russia, the company is confident that the Moscow market is ripe.

Starbucks 3Q Profit Climbs 9 Percent

[2007-08-01]  Starbucks Corp. plans to open another 1,700 new locations in the U.S. next year, even with barely growing traffic in its domestic stores.

Starbucks Realigns Key Executives

[2007-07-18]  Starbucks Coffee Company today announced the realignment of its executive management team.

Starbucks Goes Low Fat

[2007-05-31]  Starbucks Coffee Company announced plans to adopt a new dairy standard for all espresso-based drinks.

Starbucks Cuts Trans Fats

[2007-05-08]  Artificial trans fats to be eliminated in U.S. and Canada stores.

Starbucks 2Q Profits Rise 18 Percent

[2007-05-05]  Despite flat traffic in U.S. stores, Starbucks' aggressive global expansion helped second-quarter profits jump 18.5 percent.

Starbucks, Ethiopia Near Licensing Deal

[2007-05-04]  Starbucks expects to complete a licensing, distribution and marketing deal with Ethiopia this month.

Starbucks To Build S.C. Roasting Plant

[2007-04-11]  Starbucks announces intention to build roasting plant in S.C.-Facility to roast, package and ship Starbucks Premium Coffees to Southeast markets.

Starbucks Launches "Planet Green Game"

[2007-04-05]  Starbucks and Global Green USA have teamed up to encourage individuals to "click, play, and learn" about global climate change and smart solutions with the launch of Planet Green Game.

McDonald's Edges Out Competition in Coffee Taste Test

[2007-03-06]  A Consumer Reports taste test among coffee rivals says McDonald's brew beats Starbucks.

Starbucks Corp. to Eliminate Trans Fats

[2007-01-03]  Starbucks Corp. has become one among many quick-serves to announce that it will eliminate trans fats from its baked goods.

Starbucks to Host Nationwide Book Club

[2006-10-04]  Best-selling author Mitch Albom's new novel to serve as catalyst for book club conversations across the country on October 26 as part of Starbucks's Book Break.

Starbucks to Host Free Concert Series in New York

[2006-09-11]  Starbucks hopes to the recreate 'the intimacy of the traditional coffeehouse with a collection of emerging talent,' with its free daily performances during Fashion Week.

Starbucks Commits $2.5 Million to NAACP

[2006-05-30]  Starbucks announced today a five-year, $2.5 million commitment of cash and in-kind donations to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Starbucks to Debut New Drink for Summer

[2006-05-16]  This summer Starbucks will launch its new Banana Frappuccino(R) blended beverages.

Starbucks Announces Relationship With William Morris Agency

[2006-05-02]  Starbucks today announced a relationship with the William Morris Agency in which WMA will identify music, film, and book projects for Starbucks to consider for marketing and distribution in its stores.

Starbucks Hosts First-Ever 'Starbucks Coffee Break''

[2006-03-02]  Starbucks will host its first-ever Starbucks Coffee Break, inviting customers across the country to enjoy a complimentary cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Starbucks to Support Rural Education in China

[2006-02-14]  Starbucks has joined with China Soong Ching Ling Foundation in creating a program that will provide tools and improved training for teachers in Western China. The coffee company will provide $1.5 million for the program, which is anticipated to reach approximately 3,000 teachers and students by 2010.

Starbucks to Open Next Evolution of Hear Music(TM) Coffeehouses

[2005-12-19]  The new stores in San Antonio and Miami will offer an inventory of more than one million digital tracks.

Starbucks Doesn't See Higher Prices from Hurricane Stan

[2005-10-14]  Starbucks Corp., which buys 80 percent of its coffee from Latin America, says it does not expect to increase prices in the aftermath of Hurricane Stan which hit Central America and Mexico earlier this month, Reuters reports.

Starbucks Debuts Ready-To-Drink Coffee in Asia

[2005-09-27]  The new coffee drink, called Starbucks Discoveries, is the company's first foray into ready-to-drink coffee outside North America and will be sold in Japanese and Taiwanese c-stores.

Starbucks Teams up with VH1 for Sweepstakes

[2005-08-25]  Starbucks has partnered with VH1 to launch the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Sweepstakes.

Starbucks Introduces Ethos Water in Corporate Stores

[2005-08-03]  Starbucks Coffee Company today announced the official launch of Ethos Water in its U.S. company-operated stores.

Starbucks Introduces Green Tea Frappuccinos For A Limited Time Only

[2005-07-13]  Starbucks will now offer an assortment of beverages made with Tazo® green teas.

Starbucks Chairman to Give Keynote Address at ThinkEquity Conference in September

[2005-07-06]  Howard Schultz, chairman of Starbucks Coffee Company, will deliver a keynote address at the ThinkEquity's 3rd Annual Growth Conference.

Starbucks To Enter Ready-To-Drink Category in Japan and Taiwan

[2005-05-31]  Move represents company's first step into consumer products channel expansion in the Asia Pacific Region.

Starbucks Frappuccino Turns Ten

[2005-05-11]  In celebration of the frappucino's tenth anniversary, Starbucks will introduce a new summer flavor, Mint Mocha Chip. A bottled version of the drink will be available in grocery stores nationwide.

Starbucks Announces Additional Stock Repurchase Authorization

[2005-05-05]  Up to 10 million shares of Starbucks common stock to be repurchased.

Starbucks Donates $1.5 Million to Jumpstart

[2005-04-29]  The coffee giant continues its ongoing commitment to literacy by partnering with the early education organization.

Starbucks Honors Seattle Mariners All-Star Ichiro Suzuki

[2005-04-05]  Commemorative Starbucks card to raise funds for children's charities in the U.S. and Japan.

Alanis Morissette Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Jagged Little Pill with Exclusive CD at Starbucks

[2005-03-04]  An acoustic version of Morissette's Grammy Award-winning debut album will be sold exclusively for six weeks in Starbucks company-operated stores.

Joni Mitchell and Starbucks Hear Music Produce and Release Two New CDs

[2005-02-22]  Featured songs will include those that inspired Mitchell, as well as Mitchell's own songs chosen by fellow musicians who have been influenced by her work.

Starbucks Honored for Its Work in Sustainable Development

[2005-01-27]  Citing Starbucks' contribution to the livelihoods of coffee farmers and commitment environmental conservation, the World Environment Center named the coffee chain as the 2005 Recipient of the Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.

Starbucks Has Billboard Hit

[2004-12-08]  Starbucks has sold more than 97,000 units of BeBe Winans' CD "My Christmas Prayer" since it became available at the coffee shop's North American locations on November 10.

Starbucks Reports Strong Results

[2004-12-02]  Net revenues for the four-week period ended November 28 increased 26 percent; comps for the same period increased 13 percent.

Starbucks CEO Announces Retirement

[2004-10-13]  Starbucks president and CEO Orin Smith will retire effective March 31, 2005. Smith, 62, will be succeeded by Jim Donald, president of Starbucks' North American business.

Starbucks Helps Take Ray Charles to the Top of the Charts

[2004-09-09]  In selling more than 44,000 copies of Ray Charles's Genius Loves Company album during the first week of sales, Starbucks stores outpaced sales at both traditional and mass-merchant record retailers.

Starbucks and XM Satellite Radio Strike Deal

[2004-08-04]  As part of the agreement, the "Starbucks Hear Music" channel will debut this fall for XM Radio's more than 2.1 million subscribers.

Starbucks Rolls Out Light Frappuccino

[2004-06-29]  The company says customers are invited to visit any U.S. or Canadian company-operated retail store to sample the new lighter blended coffee drinks.

Starbucks, Meet Jim Beam

[2004-04-08]  Starbucks Coffee and Jim Beam Brands have reached an agreement to develop, manufacture, and market a Starbucks-branded premium coffee liqueur in the U.S.

Starbucks Launches Record Store, Sort Of

[2004-03-16]  Starbucks Coffee Company, through its Hear Music brand, has launched a "music delivery experience" that allows customers to burn CDs while they drink coffee.

Starbucks Launches New Organization to Serve Foodservice and Office Coffee Service Markets

[2004-01-15]  New brands, an extended product portfolio, increased availability, and customer-focused innovation expected to improve Starbucks connection with operators.

Starbucks Launches Visa Card

[2003-10-13]  Today Starbucks launches the Starbucks Card Duetto Visa, which blends Visa credit card functionality with the re-loadable Starbucks Card.

Caffeine Tax In Seattle?

[2003-08-26]  Seattle voters face the prospect of a tax on espresso and derivative drinks to help pay for children's programs.

Starbucks to Acquire Seattle's Best Coffee

[2003-04-16]  Starbucks has reached an agreement to buy Seattle Coffee Company from AFC Enterprises.

Starbucks to Acquire Swiss and Austrian Operations

[2003-03-03]  Starbucks plans to acquire its licensed operations in Switzerland and Austria from its partner, Bon appetite Group.

Starbucks to Offer Credit Card

[2003-02-21]  Starbucks, Bank One, and Visa U.S.A. have announced a strategic relationship to develop "innovative new consumer payment products that will enable Starbucks to enhance consumer convenience and reward customer loyalty."

Starbucks Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results

[2003-01-23]  First quarter earnings per share of $0.20 exceeds consensus estimate by $0.02. Targets for 2003 include opening at least 1,200 new stores and increasing total revenues by approximately 20 percent

Starbucks Seeking Tales of Coffeehouse Romances

[2003-01-09]  Winners of the chain's "Match Made Over Coffee" contest will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two to Europe.

Starbucks Reports Strong November Revenues

[2002-12-02]  Ten percent increase in same-store sales.

Starbucks Japan Profits on Ice

[2002-11-20]  Net profit down 55 percent in first half of year for Japanese subsidiary.

Starbucks Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2002 Results

[2002-11-14]  Caffeinated growth: 11th consecutive year of comparable store sales growth of 5% or greater.

Starbucks Reports Strong October Revenues

[2002-10-31]  Same-store sales at company-owned stores up 10%.

Starbucks Raises Fourth Quarter and FY2002 EPS Goals

[2002-10-24]  Company announces long-term goal of 25,00 stores worldwide.

Starbucks Testing Breakfast Sandwiches

[2002-10-18]  Twenty Seattle stores are participating in the hot breakfast sandwich market test.

Starbucks Reaffirms EPS Goals

[2002-10-17]  Growth of 20-25% per year expected by world's leading coffee retailer.

Starbucks Names New President of Starbucks North America

[2002-10-16]  Jim Donald, former president/CEO of Pathmark Stores, takes the helm.

Starbucks Reports Strong September and Fiscal 2002 Revenues

[2002-10-03]  Tenth consecutive year of both comparable store sales gains of 5% or greater and 20% plus revenue growth.

Starbucks Announces Entry into Puerto Rico

[2002-08-30]  First Starbucks store on the island is to be located in the heart of Old San Juan

Starbucks to Expand Internet Service At Stores

[2002-08-19]  Through a deal with Hewlett-Packard and T-Mobile, Starbucks plans to offer wireless Internet access to its patrons.

Starbucks Names New Leader for Partner Resources Worldwide

[2002-08-06]  PepsiCo veteran David Pace will take over the coffee company's human resources division

"Starbucks Express" Launches in Denver

[2002-08-01]  Innovative ordering service allows customers to conveniently and quickly order their favorite beverages or pastries by phone or online before arriving at the store

Starbucks, Ford Foundation, Oxfam America and CEPCO Announce Collaboration to Increase the Supply of High Quality Fair Trade Coffee

[2002-07-29]   Pilot program to help small Mexican coffee producers excel in an increasingly challenging coffee marketplace

Starbucks Brings Customer Service to New Heights for Starbucks Card Users

[2002-07-09]  Company will replace registered Starbucks Cards that have been lost or stolen