Peet's Coffee & Tea to acquire Diedrich Coffee

November 2, 2009

Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. and Diedrich Coffee Inc. have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Peet's will acquire…

Starbucks plans first location in Sweden

October 28, 2009

According to an article in The Seattle Times, Starbucks plans to open its first location in Sweden at the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport early next year. …

Caribou Coffee restructures leadership team

October 26, 2009

Caribou Coffee has announced the promotion of Daniel E. Lee to secretary, senior vice president and general counsel of Caribou Coffee, and the appointment of…

Carly Simon sues Starbucks over poor record sales

October 12, 2009

Musician Carly Simon filed a suit Friday against Starbucks, saying her latest album's dismal sales are a direct result of mismanagement from the Hear Music…

Starbucks sues Twohig for taking job at Dunkin' Donuts

October 7, 2009

Starbucks Corp. is suing its former divisional senior vice president Paul Twohig for taking a job with Dunkin' Donuts, according to a story by Bloomberg News.

Starbucks CEO discusses business strategy in video interview

October 6, 2009

Business journalist Jill Bennett interviews Howard Schultz, chairman, president and CEO of Starbucks Coffee, to discuss the company's industry, strategy…

Caribou Coffee blend to support breast cancer research

September 29, 2009

Caribou Coffee will celebrate the memory of one of its most passionate roastmasters, Amy Erickson, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1995. Throughout…

Starbucks delivers instant coffee nationwide

September 28, 2009

Eight months after launching its Via instant coffee line in Seattle and Chicago, Starbucks Corp. has announced the product's nationwide rollout.   The launch…

NYC analyzing impact of menu labeling on coffee purchases

September 24, 2009

New York City's health department is conducting a study to determine if consumer ordering habits have changed now that restaurant chains are required to post…

Starbucks unveils iPhone app

September 22, 2009

Starbucks Corp. has caught the iPhone buzz with its launch of a store-location and menu application, and is testing a second app that will let customers use…

Author explains how coffee giant lost its 'fidelity'

September 16, 2009

Author Ken Maney, who wrote "Trade-Off: Why Some Things Catch On, and Others Don't," outlines some of the reasons why Starbucks has struggled over the past few…

Dunn Bros. appoints new president

September 15, 2009

Minneapolis-based Dunn Bros. Coffee Franchising Inc. has appointed chief financial officer Kim Plahn as president and CFO, the company has announced. In her…

PJ's partners with the Saints

September 15, 2009

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans has committed to a two-year partnership with the New Orleans Saints football team which includes referring to PJ's as "the Preferred…

Starbucks looks to Seattle's Best to transform the company

September 14, 2009

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has appointed Michelle Gass, a 13-year company veteran and architect of Starbucks' Frappuccino franchise, to head the company's…

Starbucks withdraws closure of 30 locations

September 9, 2009

Starbucks' chief financial officer Troy Alstead said Wednesday the company will not close 30 locations it had scheduled to shutter because of improved…

Seattle's Best intros Just Pure Flavor for brewed coffee

September 8, 2009

Seattle's Best Coffee has introduced its Just Pure Flavor, an innovation for fresh brewed coffee that offers customizable flavor by the cup. Unlike other…

Starbucks fills key leadership spots

September 3, 2009

Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced the appointment of Annie Young-Scrivner to global chief marketing officer. She will be responsible for the global marketing…

Starbucks acquires operating control of Starbucks Coffee France

August 31, 2009

Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced that its subsidiaries, Starbucks Coffee EMEA and Starbucks Coffee International Inc., have entered into an agreement with…

Starbucks to raise prices on some drinks

The price of some drinks, such as 12-ounce lattes and brewed coffees, will decrease an average of 5 cents to 15 cents.

Starbuck settles allegations over gift card refunds

August 18, 2009

District Attorneys in Northern California have reached a $225,000 settlement with Starbucks over the company's alleged failure to refund gift card balances to…