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Starbucks focuses on what it means to be a corporate citizen in the 21st century in its 2014 Global Responsibility Report

What is the role and responsibility of a for-profit, public company? SEATTLE, 2015-3-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In its 14th consecutive year of issuing a Global Responsibility Report, Starbucks offers its perspective on what it means to be a corporate citizen in the 21st century and openly shares its progress and challenges. “I strongly believe that today,…

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Starbucks Corporation’s Board of Directors declared two-for-one stock split; trading on a split-adjusted basis begins on April 9, 2015

Infographic SEATTLE, 2015-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a two-for-one stock split. Shareholders of record as of March 30, 2015 will receive one additional share for each share held on the record date. The new shares will be payable on April 8, 2015. Starbucks common stock will…

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Starbucks AGM: record financial results as the company heads toward achieving a $100 billion market cap

Reaffirms Seven Strategies to Grow Market Cap to $100 Billion Previews New Delivery Options through “Green Apron” Delivery Service to Debut in New York City; Announces Third-Party Delivery Through Agreement with Postmates Continues to Double Down on Investments in its People, Including $233 Million in Healthcare Benefits and $210 Million in Bean Stock in FY14…

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Starbucks partner at discussion about race in America: The current state of racism in our country is almost like humidity at times. You can’t see it, but you feel it

It began with one voice SEATTLE, 2015-3-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — As racially-charged tragedies unfolded in communities across the country, the chairman and ceo of Starbucks didn’t remain a silent bystander. Howard Schultz voiced his concerns with partners (employees) in the company’s Seattle headquarters and started a discussion about race in America. Despite raw emotion around…

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Pantheon™ Blend No. 1 is available exclusively at the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle for a limited time

SEATTLE, 2015-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — In May 2014 Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and ceo, came to the Starbucks coffee team with a special request. He had an idea to celebrate the first Starbucks Reserve® Roastery and Tasting Room, a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience where customers could see the rare small-batch  line of Starbucks Reserve®…

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Kevin Johnson appointed as president and chief operating officer Starbucks Corporation

Starbucks board member and former technology executive to join Starbucks management team and lead global operations SEATTLE, 2015-1-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced it has appointed Kevin Johnson as president and chief operating officer. Johnson has been a Starbucks board member since 2009, and will now take a central operating role effective…

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Starbucks Corporation reports its financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 28, 2014

Strong Holiday Performance Drives 5% Global Comp Growth, Global Traffic Increases 2% Revenues rise 13% to a record $4.8 billion; EPS of $1.30 includes a gain on the acquisition of Starbucks Japan Record non-GAAP EPS jumps 16% to $0.80 excluding non-routine items Dollars loaded on Starbucks Cards surge 17% year-over-year to a record $1.6 billion…

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Starbucks Coffee Company COO Troy Alstead to take an extended unpaid leave from the company from March 1, 2015

SEATTLE, 2015-1-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) chief operating officer Troy Alstead – a 23-year veteran of the company who also served for many years as the company’s chief financial officer, as well as leading the operations and development of Starbucks international business and its Europe, Middle East and Africa business…

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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discussed racial tension in America with partners who work in the Starbucks Support Center

SEATTLE, 2014-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — One week ago today Starbucks chairman, president and ceo Howard Schultz held an impromptu meeting in the company’s Seattle headquarters that many partners (employees) said was “the most emotional, powerful discussion” they’ve ever been a part of. Although all-company meetings, called Partner Open Forums, are regular occurrences for partners…

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Starbucks Coffee Company details five-year strategic growth plan at its biennial Investor Day

Company Forecasts Continued Strong Growth and Plans to Launch Mobile Order & Pay and Delivery in the U.S. Identifies High-Value Opportunities in China, India, Japan and Brazil Projects Revenues to Approach $30 Billion in FY2019, up from $16 Billion in FY2014 Announces Transformational Innovations to Extend Starbucks Global Leadership in Coffee, Tea, Retail Store and…

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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and co-author Rajiv Chandrasekaran released new book highlighting the post-military careers of veterans

SEATTLE, 2014-11-3— /EPR Retail News/ — Three days after learning her husband was killed in Afghanistan, August Cabrera had to tell their two young sons daddy wasn’t coming home. Army Lt. Col. David Cabrera was shuttling between bases on the outskirts of Kabul when a van packed with explosives pulled up next to his vehicle. A…

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2,100 Starbucks district managers from around the world meet in Seattle for series of meetings to build upon past successes and lead the brand to new heights

SEATTLE, 2014-10-14— /EPR Retail News/ — “This is amazing. We’re in the center of where it all began for Starbucks,” said Jen Clayton from Ontario, Canada. "This is inspirational and invigorating." 2,100 Starbucks district managers from around the world are coming together in the company’s home city of Seattle for a series of meetings to build…

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Starbucks Corporation to acquire remaining 60.5% share of Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd.

Starbucks to purchase remaining 60.5% share of Starbucks Japan in two-step tender offer process Acquisition enables continued elevation of unique Starbucks Experience for customers and partners through coffee, store design and digital and mobile leadership Starbucks to build on more than 1,000 existing stores and nearly 20 years of brand loyalty and trust SEATTLE, 2014-9-25— /EPR…

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