Starbucks reports 8% same-store increase

SEATTLE — Starbucks reported an 8 percent jump in same-store sales for February amid an overall revenue bounce of 25 percent to $468 million. The cafe chain said strong demand for seasonal products, standard beverages and expanded food offerings drove the growth. Starbucks added that it opened 744 new outlets worldwide in the 21 weeks to February 26, ending with a grand total just shy of 11,000.