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Starbucks Opens First Store in Finland at Helsinki Airport

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Helsinki, Finland, May 14, 2012 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX), and  SSP, the leading dedicated provider of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today announced the opening of the first Starbucks store in Finland at Helsinki Airport, conveniently located in Terminal 2, Arrivals Hall 2B. The store will open its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 15. With today’s announcement, Starbucks further extends its presence across the Nordic markets.

Starbucks First European Concept Store to Open in Amsterdam

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Amsterdam, March 6, 2012 - Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) proudly announces the opening of its first concept store in Europe in the center of Amsterdam on Friday, March 9. The store is located in the vault of the historic Amsterdamsche Bank, a landmark building on Amsterdam’s famous Rembrandt Square.   Spanning 430 square meters (4,50o sqf), it is the largest Starbucks store in Europe. With its radical design departure and ‘Slow’ Coffee Theatre, it offers a new experience for coffee, design and food innovation.  

 

Starbucks to Open its First Store in Norway

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Norway, Oslo: February 7, 2012 – Starbucks Coffee Company  (Nasdaq: SBUX) and its licensed partner, SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, will open Norway’s first Starbucks coffeehouse at Oslo Airport, arriving this Thursday, February 9.

“SSP Norway has looked forward to this day for a long time,” says Morten Solberg Nilsen, Managing Director SSP Norway.  “With a spacious and comfortable seating area, the new Starbucks coffeehouse will undoubtedly be a popular place for travelers to relax while enjoying their favorite coffee.  SSP and Starbucks have a shared passion for making customers feel at home. We are thrilled that with Starbucks we can bring another world-class brand to the airport which further strengthens our position as the food travel experts, offering an unrivaled portfolio of leading brands.”

The long awaited store will be located in arrivals at Oslo Airport and will be accessible to everyone going to the airport. It will offer customers the legendary Starbucks Experience, high-quality arabica coffee, and innovative products in an inviting and relaxed atmosphere.

 

Starbucks Coffee Launches in Morocco

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Casablanca, Morocco; January 25, 2012 –Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) in partnership with Alshaya Morocco S.A.S, a subsidiary of M.H.Alshaya Co., the Middle East’s leading retailer, opened their first two stores in  Morocco on December 5, at  the Morocco Mall. A third store is planned to open in March on the Boulevard d’Anfa.

“Starbucks is excited to expand to  Morocco by bringing  its high-quality coffees and unique Starbucks Experience to customers in Casablanca,” said Jim Godfrey, vice president Public Affairs, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “We are thankful and humbled by the warm welcome we have received in Morocco Mall, and we look forward to opening our third store in the centre of Casablanca in March with our long term partner, Alshaya.”

Starbucks and Alshaya entered into a strategic partnership in 1999 and have since opened more than 500 stores throughout the Middle East and North Africa (including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and the UAE,) Russia and Turkey employing nearly 5,000 partners. 

 

Autogrill and Starbucks Coffee extend partnership in Europe

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Milan/Seattle, January 2012 – Autogrill Group (Milan: AGL IM) and Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX), which started their co-operation in the United States in 1991, have extended their global partnership to develop new business in Europe.

Autogrill will start operating Starbucks stores at its select points of sale in France this year. The first stores will be located in Paris, in high-speed railway stations, a channel of strategic importance.   Later this year, two stores will open in Marseille Airport in Halls 1 and 4.

In the Netherlands, in the coming months, Autogrill will also introduce the Starbucks brand on motorways with the first openings in AC sites in De Meern and Meerkerk.

Autogrill currently operates around 370 Starbucks (352 in North America and 15 in Europe) with operations that generated revenues of more than US$450 million (over €340 million)2 in 2010.

 

Starbucks to Create 5,000 Jobs in the U.K.

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:00:00 EST

LONDON, November 30, 2011 - Starbucks Coffee U.K. (Nasdaq: SBUX) announced today its intent to create thousands of new jobs as it significantly steps up its drive-thru program following three years of development and strong customer response to the convenience of Starbucks coffee on-the-go.

The move will see 200 new drive-thru stores opened over the next five years and will establish Starbucks as the market leader in this area. Combined with openings of conventional stores over the same period, the company expects to create 5,000 new jobs.

The growth reflects the continuing trend for better coffee in the U.K., which means that customers now want the best coffee wherever they are, rather than just as a High Street treat.

 

Starbucks Acquires Full Ownership of Starbucks Switzerland and Austria

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Zurich/Vienna, July 28, 2011– Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that it has assumed 100 percent ownership and operating control of Starbucks Coffee Switzerland and Starbucks Coffee Austria through the acquisition of its joint-venture partner Marinopoulos Holdings S.A.R.L.’s shares in Starbucks-Marinopoulos Holdings B.V. Previously, Starbucks Coffee Switzerland and Starbucks Coffee Austria were managed through a 50:50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee International and Marinopoulos Holdings S.A.R.L.

This move is in line with Starbucks commitment to its international business as a key area for future growth. With a company-operated structure in Austria and Switzerland, Starbucks will be able to further leverage its current EMEA regional infrastructure, systems and expertise, continue to pursue thoughtful growth and deliver an unparalleled customer experience.

 

Starbucks Furthers Expansion into the Nordics as it Announces First Retail Store in Helsinki’s Airport with Operating Partner SSP

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Helsinki, Finland, July 22, 2011 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX), and  SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today announced that they will expand Starbucks presence into Finland opening the first Starbucks store at Helsinki  Airport early 2012. Last month Starbucks and SSP announced plans to open a store in Gardermoen Airport in Oslo, Norway also in early 2012. With today’s announcement, Starbucks will have a full presence across the Nordic markets.

 

Starbucks Celebrates The Opening Of Its First Store In Central Brussels

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

 

 BRUSSELS: 21 June 2011 – Tomorrow at 7:45 am, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) will open the doors of the first location in Brussels, a cosmopolitan city with an intense liveliness that serves as a crossroads for all of Europe. Autogrill Belgium will manage the day to day operations of this store that will be located in Brussels Central Station.

Starbucks to Open its First Store in Norway

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Oslo, Norway; June 16, 2011 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX), and  SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today announced it will expand Starbucks presence into Norway opening the first Starbucks store at Oslo Airport early 2012.

 

Enjoy the Moment with Starbucks Premium Chilled Coffee Drinks

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

ESSEN/HAMBURG, May 2011 – Close your eyes, unwind and escape your day for a moment. Going to work, at lunch, in the park with friends or relaxing in your home, Starbucks Discoveries® chilled coffee and Starbucks Doubleshot® Espresso & Milk ready-to-drink beverages can now be found in all major supermarkets and convenience stores across Germany making it easy to enjoy Starbucks high-quality beverages anytime, anywhere.

“The availability of Starbucks Discoveries® and Starbucks Doubleshot® Espresso and Milk demonstrates our commitment to innovating and enhancing the coffee experience for our customers wherever they may be,” said Ross Shadix, Starbucks Coffee market manager, Germany. “We are humbled that so many customers across Germany have made Starbucks a part of their lives, and we are delighted to give our customers another way to enjoy a Starbucks coffee, even when they can’t get to a store.” Shadix added.

 

Starbucks Continues Global 40th Anniversary Celebration With New Store Design Unveil at Zurich Central

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

SEATTLE and ZURICH; May 12, 2011 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) along with Howard Schultz, chairman, president and ceo, commemorated Starbucks 10 year anniversary in Switzerland today with a ribbon cutting ceremony to reopen the company’s store at Zurich Central, the first Starbucks location to open in continental Europe.

“I’m very pleased to be part of this celebration here in Switzerland today, which marks both our 10 year anniversary in Switzerland and our 40th anniversary globally,” said Schultz. “It’s also a special moment for all of us to see our new brand identity in our stores and the new in-store design.”

 

Starbucks Experience On The Go: Starbucks® Premium Iced Coffee Drinks now Available in Finland

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Today, Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) and Arla Foods announced the national launch of Starbucks^®premium ready-to-drink iced coffees, Starbucks^® Iced Latte, Starbucks Doubleshot^{®  }Espresso and Milk and Starbucks^® Bottled Frappuccino^®drinks available on grocery shelves and in convenience stores throughout Finland. Starbucks^® Iced Latte, Starbucks Doubleshot^®Espresso and Milk, and Starbucks^® Bottled Frappuccino^® drinks are ready-to-drink coffee beverages that offer a blend of rich Starbucks^® coffee with milk and delicious flavors to enjoy wherever you go.

Starbucks Opens Its First Store in the Center of Amsterdam

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:00:00 EST

AMSTERDAM, 21 April 2011 - Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX)  is proud to announce the opening of the first fully- owned Starbucks store at 101 Leidsestraat,  the popular shopping and dining district in Amsterdam’s city center. The opening of the Leidsestraat store marks the start of a phased entry into high street locations in Amsterdam, a market with a rich coffee heritage. A second, larger store will follow on the Beethovenstraat this summer. Starbucks has had a retail presence in the Netherlands since 2007 when the first coffeehouse opened at Schiphol Airport. This is the 11th Starbucks store in the Netherlands. 

 

Starbucks Reinvents the Customer Experience in the Prestigious Carrousel du Louvre

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Paris – 26 January 2011 – Starbucks Coffee France SAS today announced the opening of its 58th store in France in the renowned Carrousel du Louvre on January 27, 2011. The company opened its first coffeehouse in Paris in January 2004 and now has locations in Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

“As we celebrate our 7th anniversary in France, we are proud to open this unique store in a setting as prestigious as the Carrousel du Louvre, the retail center which adjoins one of the most famous museums in the world. The store’s exceptional design makes it unique and welcoming in this remarkable location in the center of Paris,” said Thierry Fourez, Development Director for Starbucks Coffee France. “Over the past seven years we have made great strides in becoming a local player in France and we are proud to present this new store concept which is designed to meet the needs of our customers while reflecting the character of this exceptional environment,” continued Fourez.

Starbucks opened its first European concept store at Paris Disney in June, 2009.

Starbucks Honored With ‘Most Ethical Company in Europe' Award for the Second Year Running and ‘Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain in Europe’ Award

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

ROME – 8 November 2010 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) has been voted the ‘Most Ethical Company’ in the European coffee industry by the coffee experts of Allegra Strategies for the second year running, following nominations by leading industry representatives. Starbucks also won the awards for the ‘Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain’ in Europe and ‘Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain’ in France. The awards were announced at the 2010 European Coffee Symposium Gala Dinner held in Rome, Italy.

“We are very honored by this recognition from our peers in the industry for our continuous efforts to offer the best cup of coffee and the best possible experience, and for the fact that we do business in ways that reflect our values on ethical sourcing, being good stewards of the environment and our involvement in local communities,” said Buck Hendrix, president of Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa.  “The award ‘Most Ethical Company’ in the European coffee industry is one of the many highlights that conclude our successful year.

 

Starbucks Opens Today at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Today Starbucks Coffee Company  (NASDAQ: SBUX) and its licensed partner, SSP, the leading dedicated operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, opened Sweden’s first  Starbucks Coffeehouse at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, Terminal 5, gate area 1-10.

The store is located air-side with a view over the runways. It offers travelers the legendary Starbucks Experience, high-quality arabica coffee, and innovative products in an inviting and relaxed atmosphere.

 

Starbucks Honored with ‘Most Ethical Company in Europe' Award

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

VIENNA – 9th  October 2009 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) has been voted as the ‘Most Ethical Company’ in the coffee industry in Europe by the coffee research experts Allegra Strategies following nominations by leading industry figures.  Starbucks also won the award for the ‘Most Admired Coffee Chain Brand’ in France. The awards were announced last night at the European Coffee Symposium held in Vienna, Austria.

The nominations were made by more than 300 senior industry peers who took part in the Allegra European Coffee Leader Survey in August and September 2009. Respondents included leading decision makers from across the major branded coffee chains throughout Europe, key suppliers and industry associations.

 

Fact Sheet: Madrid Palace Store – Spain

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Starbucks is reinventing the store experience with a new design approach inspired by Starbucks™ Shared Planet™, our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement.

We’re working to strengthen our customers’ sense of community and reduce our impact on the planet by locally sourcing materials and incorporating reused and recycled elements where possible. We want each new or renovated Starbucks store to reflect the character of its surrounding neighborhood, allowing customers to feel truly at home when visiting “their” store and giving them opportunities for discovery at our other locations around the world.

We’ve placed plaques throughout our new concept stores to identify and explain specific green design and construction elements. We hope these markers not only inform customers about our environmental efforts, but motivate them to make environmentally responsible choices once they leave our stores.

 

Starbucks Coffee Spain Unveils Reconstructed Store in Madrid with Amplified Focus on Coffee Heritage and Environmental Responsibility

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

MADRID – October 1, 2009 – Today, Starbucks Coffee Spain celebrates the reopening of a store in Madrid that has been reconstructed to reflect the company’s rich coffee heritage and to help reduce environmental impacts. Located at Plaza de Neptuno by the Hotel Palace, this store will be the first in Spain to exhibit Starbucks new design strategy, which is inspired by Starbucks™ Shared Planet™, the company’s ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement.

 

Starbucks and NS Celebrate the Opening of Starbucks Store in Utrecht Centraal

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

UTRECHT: August 4, 2009 – Tomorrow, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Servex, a subsidiary of NS, will open the doors of the first Starbucks location at Utrecht Centraal Station. This marks the beginning of Starbucks initial expansion into the Netherlands through major railway stations including Amsterdam Centraal Station later this year.

Starbucks Celebrates Five Years in France with the Debut of a Reinvented Store Experience

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

PARIS – July 1, 2009 – Starbucks Coffee France SAS today announced the grand opening of its 50th store in France, which coincides with the company’s five year anniversary in the country. Starbucks opened its first store in France at Paris Opera in January 2004, and now operates stores in and around Paris and Lyon. 

“We are extremely pleased that our French customers, who are passionate coffee lovers, have embraced the Starbucks Experience,” said Philippe Sanchez, managing director of Starbucks Coffee France. “We look forward to welcoming customers into our new Disneyland Paris store, which reflects our connection to the local community and our environmental efforts.” Sanchez will be joined at the anniversary celebration by Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and ceo, and Philippe Gas, president of Euro Disney.

The Disneyland Paris store reflects the rich local culture and takes a playful, storybook approach with educational and large-scale items that encourage parent-child interaction. Built using reused and recycled materials, the store is the company’s first in Europe to be registered for LEED^®certification*.

Starbucks Announces the Opening Of its First Store in Poland

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Starbucks Coffee International, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX), and American Restaurants Sp. z o.o., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AmRest Holdings N.V, (AmRest, WSE: EAT), through the joint-venture company, AmRest Coffee, Sp. z o. o. will celebrate the opening of the first Starbucks coffeehouse in Poland on Wednesday, April 8 in Warsaw at Nowy Swiat 62.

“It is with great pride that we welcome customers to our first store in Poland to discover our world of high-quality arabica coffees and the unique Starbucks Experience,” said Drew O’Malley, managing director – AmRest Coffee Sp. z o. o. “Starbucks waited a long time to find the right opportunity to enter Poland, a country that has enthusiastically embraced the coffeehouse culture. We are excited to become a part of this growing tradition and a part of the community,” continued O’Malley.

Starbucks and Kraft Foods Expand European Distribution of Packaged Starbucks® Coffee to Consumers in France and Germany

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Following the expansion of their relationship in Europe and the launch of packaged Starbucks® coffee in Switzerland in September 2008, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) today announced they will launch packaged Starbucks®  coffee in select supermarkets in France and Germany. These countries will benefit from the companies’ ongoing relationship as they continue to work together to bring super-premium Starbucks® coffee to home-brewing consumers in Europe.