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The Starbucks App is Now Drive-Thru Friendly!
March 26, 2012
by Dana K
Hey! Mobile payment through the Starbucks app is now accepted in our drive-thrus! You told us that you wanted this super fast way to pay in our drive-thrus as well as inside the store, and we’re excited to deliver. It might seem like an easy addition, but implementing mobile pay in the drive-thru took a few more considerations than it did inside the store. For one, we needed something that would allow you to perform the scan yourself, rather than handing your phone over to us. Plus, we needed a scanner that would still provide a smooth experience when the weather acts up and at night when it’s harder to see, and one that you could comfortably reach from various car heights. You’ll … more »
Update Regarding Cochineal Extract
March 29, 2012
by Cliff Burrows
Dear Customers, As a company, we always strive to exceed your expectations, and we take your feedback very seriously. Based on recent feedback, we learned that we fell short of these expectations by using cochineal extract. This commonly used ingredient is a natural, FDA-approved colorant found in a wide variety of food and beverage products in the U.S. We use the extract in the strawberry base for our Strawberries and Crème Frappuccino, Strawberry Smoothies and three food items – the Birthday Cake Pop, Mini Donut with pink icing, and Red Velvet Whoopie Pie. While it is a safe product that poses no health risk, we are reviewing alternative natural ingredients. Your feedback is very … more »
Starbucks is Named One of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” in 2012
March 15, 2012
by Matthew Swaya
Hi everyone, Great news to share! For the sixth year in a row, Starbucks has been named one of the “ World's Most Ethical Companies ” by the Ethisphere Institute . We’re among 145 companies chosen from more than 5,000 applicants world-wide, and we’re the only winner in the Restaurants and Cafes category. This recognition is a testament to the great work being done by our partners (employees) around the world who make this company stand out as an industry leader in ethics and corporate citizenship. The award is highly competitive, and recognizes companies for going the extra mile, implementing upright business practices and initiatives that are not only instrumental … more »
Exchange Your Empty Coffee Bag for a Tall Brewed Coffee
March 02, 2012
by Matt L
In case you didn’t know, we offer a free tall brewed coffee when you purchase a bag of Starbucks® coffee where you buy groceries. When you’re done using your bag of Starbucks® coffee at home, bring it into your local Starbucks store and hand it to a barista to redeem your complimentary tall brewed coffee. All the details are right on the back of the bag.
Recycling is Coming to a Starbucks Store Near You
March 22, 2012
by Jim Hanna
Requesting recycling in our stores has been one of the all-time top ideas from both our customers and our partners (employees) since My Starbucks Idea launched in March of 2008. Offering front-of-store recycling in 100% of our company-owned stores has also been a public goal of ours since 2008. While our baristas have been recycling packaging and other materials behind the counter in the majority of our company-owned stores, recycling bins for our customers to use have been noticeably scarce. We have worked over the years to identify the infrastructure and operational procedures needed to implement recycling in the front of our stores, and are now excited to announce that customer recycling in … more »
Over 200 Ideas Launched
March 30, 2012
by sbx_bean
We’ve crossed another milestone. Thanks to all the ideas, votes and comments from the My Starbucks idea and My Starbucks Idea Partners communities, we’ve now launched more than 200 ideas! Check out the last 52 to hit the list: 202 – Mobile Payment at Drive-thru 201 – Recycling Bins in Stores 200 – Happy Hour for Hot Beverages 199 – Bring Back Tribute Blend 198 – Pictures on IMS Worksheet (partner) 197 – Bring Back Chocolate Cinnamon Bread 196 – Latte Art Pitcher (partner) 195 – Smaller Steaming Pitcher (partner) 194 – Bring Back Ethiopia Sidamo 193 – Taste Testing Event 192 – Sell K-Cups at StarbucksStore.com 191 – … more »
Starbucks Tribute Blend® is Back Thanks to You
March 06, 2012
by sbx_niko
Thanks to your ideas and feedback, Starbucks Tribute Blend® is back for a limited time this spring. It’s a special blend that was originally created to celebrate Starbucks 40th Anniversary in 2011. Each of the world’s coffee growing regions – Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America – are represented in this extraordinary cup. The beans are blended and roasted to highlight the flavors of some of our all-time favorite coffees: sun-dried beans from Ethiopia with notes of dark cherry; Aged Sumatra with big, bold cedar flavors and a syrupy body; and Papua New Guinea and Colombia coffees add herbal complexity and balancing bright notes. Starbucks Tribute Blend® is available … more »
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