Commentary on the Starbucks Experience, customers, label makers and such things…
I’ve spent a few days thinking about another blogger’s article entitled “Why Starbucks Lost a Customer,” written by Jamison Combs. The crime in that article is not the content but…
Two somethings pretty and small.
I got this beautiful 8-ounce tumbler in the mail. It made my day. This traditional Indonesian pattern Starbucks tumbler is current merchandise in the Starbucks Indonesia market. I love that…
Leadership changes at Starbucks
I saw in the news today the announcement that Darcy Willson-Rymer is leaving the position of managing director of Starbucks UK and Ireland. Moving into his position is Kris Engskov. …
Starbucks promotional t-shirts always tell a story
Starbucks promotional t-shirts always have a story to tell. I love seeing all the old promo t-shirts and the new ones, too; I feel like there are history lessons in…
The treat receipt has returned to Starbucks. Are you taking advantage of it?
Starting July 18, 2011, the treat receipt has returned to Starbucks. For those who don’t know, this is a promotion where you purchase any item before 2:00 p.m., then hang…
Automatic Pour Over Machine at Starbucks
Roy Street Coffee and Tea (operated by Starbucks) uses an automatic Pour Over device. It is created by the same folks who invented the Clover coffee brewer. This is the…
A Starbucks blogs roundup
In the spirit of collaboration, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite links for other Starbucks blogs. I don’t want you to stop reading my blog, but in…
Starbucks new store opening in Neuss, Germany (A light discussion of this store)
On June 30, 2011, Starbucks opened a beautiful brand new company-operated store in Neuss, Germany. As regular readers of this blog know, I love to write about and feature new…
New food – Bistro Boxes – arriving at Starbucks on July 12, 2011
Starbucks is launching almost entirely all-new food offerings as of July 12, 2011. The new lunch-type options are called “Bistro Boxes” and come in a variety of choices. The United…
First and Pike Starbucks: a unique and gorgeous Clover store
On March 13, 2009, Starbucks opened the gorgeous beacon Starbucks at the corner of First and Pike* Street, at the entrance to the Pike Place Market. I still remember walking…
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