May 25, 2013

Starbucks

Starbucks Shifts Loyalty Program
Consolidates Starbucks Card Rewards and Starbucks Gold card into My Starbucks Rewards.
Starbucks Appoints New Head of Human Resources
Kalen Holmes hired as executive vice president of partner resources.
Starbucks, Former Exec Agree to Settlement
Coffee company had filed a lawsuit against Paul Twohig, who had left Starbucks for Dunkin' Donuts.
Starbucks' VIA Goes Decaf
Decaf version of instant-coffee product will be available November 17.
Starbucks Set to Launch VIA
Instant-coffee product to launch at all U.S. locations tomorrow.
Starbucks Takes Back All French Stores
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
Partnership with (RED) has generated contributions equal to 5 million daily doses of medicine.
Starbucks to Fund Company Discretionary Match for 2009
Company made 401(k) match discretionary in December of 2008; funding depended on year's performance.
Starbucks Giving Away Ice Cream Pints
Coupons for free ice cream given away through Facebook page for next two weeks.
Starbucks Takes More 'Wholesome' Approach
New baked goods to include ingredients such as whole grains, Oregon blueberries, and Michigan cherries.
Starbucks Lays Out New Global Design Strategy
New designs to reflect company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
Starbucks Voted Best Coffee
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
The Corn Refiners Association calls the company's menu change "misleading."
Starbucks Rolls Out Instant Coffee
The coffee company's new VIA Ready Brew could earn back customers lost in the recession.
Starbucks Responds to Moody's Downgrade
Company CFO says he expects to have an operating cash flow of $1 billion in fiscal 2009.
Some Like It Cold
Starbucks will offer its Iced Brewed Coffee for only $1.95 for a limited time.
Starbucks Donates $842,000 to Nonprofits
The money is meant to help young people identify and address local needs in their regions.
Starbucks Launches Farmer Loan Program
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.
Starbucks VIA Ready Brew debuted this week in London stores.
Starbucks Unveils New Retail Ice Cream Line
Thanks to a partnership with Unilever, the iconic white Starbucks cup is coming to a freezer aisle near you.