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It's Fair Trade Month- Join the Live Discussion
Hi! My name is Katie Seawell, and I’m the director of marketing for Starbucks™ Shared Planet™. Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ is our commitment to doing business in ways that are good to each other and the planet. Coffee is a major global industry that involves more than 25 million … more »
Starbucks Summer Volunteer Initiative
Hi there! Last time I wrote a blog on MyStarbucksIdea, I was kicking off the Starbucks Summer Volunteer Initiative . Now, as summer is winding down, I invited Nicola Goren, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, to write a blog about the National Day of … more »
How does Starbucks support local communities?
People often ask how Starbucks gives back to the local community. From the neighborhoods where our stores are located, to those where our coffee is grown – we believe in being involved in the communities we’re a part of. Bringing people together, inspiring change and making a difference in … more »
Trivia Tuesday: Featuring Farmer Support Centers
Question: What is a Farmer Support Center? Answer: You may have heard the term “Farmer Support Center” from Starbucks before. Our farmer support centers are run by agronomists and other scientists in coffee-growing regions so that they can work directly with coffee farmers and suppliers. … more »
New Store Design - University Village, Seattle
On Tuesday, June 30, the University Village store (located in Seattle, WA) reopened after an extensive renovation. Capitalizing on a long scheduled renovation, the University Village location also underwent many changes to increase environmental efficiency, incorporate local recycled elements and apply … more »
Reusable Bags: Out of Africa and Into Our Stores
Hi, Sarah here from the Merchandise team. About a year ago, Marell, a co-worker of mine, and a partner (employee) from our Supplier Social Responsibility department, traveled to Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa with the goal of bringing back vibrant, authentic materials that we could incorporate into … more »
Starbucks at Disney Village Paris
Have you heard the buzz about the new Starbucks store in France? On June 20th, we opened a new store in the Disney Village Paris that is truly in a class of its own. It is the first international store to be built using our new design concept that connects our stores to our coffee heritage. This store … more »
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