Tag: Starbucks
Starbucks, Danone to Launch Yogurt Line by 2014
SEATTLE — Starbucks has partnered with Danone to develop a line of dairy products, which will fall under the chain’s Evolution Fresh brand.
“Starbucks is...
Starbucks to Raise Coffee Prices in U.S.
SEATTLE — Starting tomorrow, Starbucks is reportedly increasing prices by one per cent for some of its coffee beverages sold in the U.S.
“Less than...
Starbucks Opens First Community Store in Asia
SEATTLE — Starbucks has launched its first community store in the Langsuan neighbourhood of Bangkok, Thailand where 10 per cent of sales from Starbucks...
Starbucks Shakes Up Senior Leadership Team
SEATTLLE — Howard Shultz, president and CEO, Starbucks, has announced a number of senior leadership changes at the chain. “These changes will further advance...
Starbucks Acquires Coffee Farm in Costa Rica
SEATTLE — Starbucks has purchased a 240-hectare Costa Rican farm, which will expand the company’s ethical sourcing program by providing a new farming research...
Financial Post: Starbucks Plans Large Canadian Expansion
TORONTO — Starbucks Canada is planning to open more than 100 new locations, due to the expansion of Target, a U.S. retailer opening numerous...
Second Cup to Raise Price of Coffee
TORONTO — Second Cup is reportedly raising the price of a cup of its joe on Feb. 18. According to the Toronto Star, the...
Starbucks Acquires Teavana
SEATTLE — Starbucks is beefing up its tea profile with the acquisition of Teavana Holdings. “We believe the tea category is ripe for reinvention...
Opa! Souvlaki Appoints New President and CEO
CALGARY — The Alberta-based Opa! Souvlaki Franchise Group Inc. recently appointed Simon Lileikis as president and CEO of the quick-service restaurant group. Lileikis brings...
BP Launches Starbucks Coffee in Select Markets
TORONTO — Starbucks coffee is set to debut on the menu at select Boston Pizza locations. The business partnership will bring Starbucks Blonde Roast...