Kevin Johnson
Starbucks turns to drive-thru and pick-ups; shutters 400 stores in US and Canada
Coffee giant Starbucks has announced plans to close 400 of its stores across the US and Canada, in favour of…
Starbucks leads the field with major move to sustainability
Starbucks will turn 50 next year. It’s become a commercial and cultural giant and has put its weight behind much…
Strategy beyond the storefront: Starbucks’ major investment plan
Earlier this year, at Starbucks’ largest ever shareholder meeting, the company revealed a major $100m investment plan. Last week’s release…
Building an enduring company: innovation at Starbucks
At Starbucks’ largest ever shareholder meeting earlier this month, the company revealed not only a rosy fiscal year in 2018…
Starbucks’ Japan inroads: new stores and Uber Eats collaboration
Starbucks announced comprehensive plans to boost its presence in Japan last week. Over the next three years, the coffee giant…
Starbucks opens new Shanghai Reserve Roastery
On 6 December, Starbucks opened it’s Reserve Roastery in Shanghai, China. It was billed by Starbucks as an “immersive coffee…
Starbucks continues China takeover
This summer has been big for the king of the coffee world. After a 9% growth in revenues reported in…