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Starbucks: Return Of The CEO

Thursday, January 31 2008

 Here are two different views, one from a marketer, the other from a Starbucks barista, on Howard Schultz who returns as CEO.

John Moore at BrandAutopsy used to be in Starbuck's marketing department.

barista brat works in a Starbucks and describes the impact some of his changes are making at her level. (Note the comments, many disagree with her about the grinding of coffee beans.)

In addition, make sure to read these articles:

  • Western Standard Energy Corp. Enters Farmout...
  • LONDON -- Western Standard Energy Corp., (the "Company") (OTCBB:WSEG), an oil and gas exploration company, today announced that it has entered into a Farmout ......
  • ADVISORY/Starbucks Coffee Company and...
  • Business Editors ADVISORY...For Friday (Sept. 20) SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2002 After more than one year of building repairs and renovations from the Nisqually earthquake, the ......
  • Starbucks Serves Up Success During 2007 Annual...
  • Senior Leadership Affirms Future Growth with 10,000 New Stores in Next Four Years SEATTLE -- Today, Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) welcomed more than 5,000 ......
  • Starbucks to Create New Lifestyle Portal; New...
  • SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 1999-- As part of its innovative Internet strategy, Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) announced today that it will create a new lifestyle destination/portal ......
  • Pepsi's Weatherup, Microsoft's Maffei Slatedto...
  • SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 1999--Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) announced today that two outstanding business leaders have been nominated to join its Board of Directors. Pending approval ......
  • Starbucks Says Ads Will Focus On Its 'Soul'
  • Starbucks' advertising in the future will highlight not the company's beverages but rather its "soul," according to chairman Howard Schultz.
  • Thanks a Million -- How Sweet it is; Starbucks...
  • SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 1999--Starbucks customers will receive a sweet treat with their coffee on Friday, March 12. As a special "thank you," Starbucks Coffee Company ......
  • Starbucks Christmas Blend; Coffee Fans Rejoice:...
  • SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1998--Coffee lovers know the Christmas season comes only once a year, but it is always worth the wait -- especially for Starbucks ......
  • Retail Track: Brewing Up Business
  • When an 800-pound gorilla starts acting like an 800-pound gorilla, it is always wise to sit up and take notice.
  • Starbucks Opens First Store in London,...
  • SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 1998--Starbucks Coffee Company today announced the grand opening of its first London store at 123 Kings Road. Operating under the name, Starbucks ......
  • Starbucks Named ''Best Product Of TheYear'' In...
  • Business Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2000 Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) has received the Best Product of the Year award in the 2000 "hit" product contest ......
  • Starbucks tackles health insurance issues.
  • U.S. -- The Associated Press has reported that Starbucks will spend more on health insurance for its employees this year than on raw materials needed ......
  • Starbucks' expansion runs into trouble.
  • JAPAN -- Since it opened its first store in Tokyo's Ginza district in 1996, Starbucks has opened 467 stores in Japan. Last year, Howard Schultz, ......
  • Starbucks Appoints New Presidents for...
  • SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 1999-- Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) announced today the appointment of Scott Svenson as president Europe, Starbucks Coffee International, and Michael T. Sweeney ......
  • Starbucks Invests in Leading Online Cookware...
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 1999-- Cooking.com, the leading online retailer of cookware and specialty foods, recently received an equity investment from Starbucks Coffee Company ......

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