Starbucks, health and wellness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

In 2010, The Wall Street Journal posted a story indicating economists look toward Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts for insight on consumer spending. The story…

Starbucks acquires Evolution Fresh

November 9, 2011

As part of its commitment to evolve and enhance the customer experience with innovative and wholesome products, Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the…

Seattle's Best finds growth in office coffee category

November 3, 2011

Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, showed double-digit growth in the office coffee marketplace during the last year, thanks to additional…

Tea gets 'Mighty' at Atlanta Bread

October 27, 2011

At Atlanta Bread, "afternoon tea" is now an all-day indulgence.

Panera announces Q3 profits

October 25, 2011

Panera Bread Company released its earnings report Tuesday, boasting a net income of $29 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, for the fiscal third quarter ended…

Starbucks has blonde ambition

October 18, 2011

Starbucks is going Blonde. The coffee giant has announced that it has created a lighter blend called Blonde Roast to join its current lineup of medium and dark…

Coffee chains to battle over India market share

American coffee giants prepare to take over Indian market. Who will come out on top?

Apple offers Starbucks UK customers free music

October 16, 2011

Apple has teamed up with Starbucks to offer its "Pick of the Week" program to Starbucks fans in the UK, according to the Telegram.

Starbucks establishes program to help tsunami recovery efforts

October 15, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Japan has announced the establishment of the Starbucks CUP Fund (Caring Unites Partners) to help with relief and recovery efforts following…

Starbucks VIA available in grocery stores

October 12, 2011

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew in House Blend and Breakfast Blend is now available at select grocery stores across the U.S. The introduction of the new instant…

Starbucks partnering with community organizations

October 10, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Company is launching a new community model in the neighborhoods of Harlem, New York and Crenshaw, Los Angeles, where community organizations…

Mizzou teams up with Red Mango

October 4, 2011

Red Mango has signed a marketing and sponsorship agreement with Mizzou Sports Properties, the multi-media rights holder for Mizzou Athletics.

Starbucks donations to help with job growth

October 3, 2011

That $3 cup of coffee at Starbucks may get a little pricier; at least that's what the Seattle-based coffee chain is hoping. Starting Nov. 1, Starbucks will…

Timothy's World Coffee wakes up Boston

October 2, 2011

Timothy's World Coffee has opened its first neighborhood location in the U.S., the first of a number of planned retail outlets across the country.

Starbucks plugs up electricity for some

Some stores are covering electrical outlets, to discourage lengthy laptop visits.

Three Strategies for Coping with Rising Coffee Prices

Operators can take steps to preserve their margins despite record increases in the cost of coffee.

Starbucks plans German expansion

September 21, 2011

Starbucks Corp. is planning a major expansion in Germany. CEO Howard Schultz told the German daily newspaper, Handelsblatt, that the number of coffee shops…

Coffee chains ramp up cup recycling efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Starbucks' third annual Cup Summit features Tim Hortons' participation, focuses on existing challenges in achieving 100-percent recycled goal.

Starbuck's selling designer T-shirts

September 19, 2011

For $85, Starbucks fans can don a designer T-shirt celebrating the company's 40 years in the coffee business.

Starbucks' new Gold Coast Blend benefits schools

September 12, 2011

To celebrate the arrival of fall, Starbucks is rolling out its Gold Coast Blend – Morning Joe Edition. The coffee was introduced in grocery stores in 2009 to…