Starbucks releases Via instant coffee nationwide, stocks store shelves and other retailersSeptember 30th, 2009 Starbucks rolls out Via instant coffee nationwideCaffeine addicts nationwide got first tastes of Starbucks Corp.'s newest offering as the coffee giant blanketed the nation with tens of thousands of free samples of its instant coffee called Via. The beverage, which comes in a long cylindrical plastic sleeve and dissolves in a cup of water, debuted nationwide Tuesday after months of preliminary sales in test markets.
Starbucks releases instant coffee nationwide, stocks store helves and other retailers with ViaSeptember 30th, 2009 Starbucks begins selling instant coffee nationallyCHICAGO — The company that added "venti" to American vocabularies will launch a push throughout North America Tuesday to convince even connoisseurs to sample what many see as a down-market drink — instant coffee. Nearly eight months after Starbucks Corp.
Pepsi Bottling Group signs distribution deal, invests in natural beverages brand maker O.N.E.September 22nd, 2009 Pepsi Bottling inks natural beverages dealSOMERS, N.Y. — Soft drink bottler Pepsi Bottling Group Inc.
Starbucks announces list of 27 cafes that will open after becoming more profitableSeptember 10th, 2009 Starbucks lists 27 cafes that will remain openSEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. is closing 27 fewer cafes than planned after they proved more profitable than thought.
Anheuser-Busch, MillerCoors plan price hikes this fallAugust 25th, 2009 Anheuser-Busch, MillerCoors: price hikes in fallThe nation's top brewers said Tuesday they plan to raise prices this fall, even as some of their top brands are seeing sales volume drop. Anheuser-Busch, maker of Bud Light and Budweiser, and MillerCoors, maker of Blue Moon and Miller Light, both say they're going to raise prices.
Coffee giant Starbucks serves up sweet earningsJuly 22nd, 2009 SEATTLE/WASHINGTON - The world's largest coffeehouse chain Starbucks delivered earnings of $152 million for the second quarter, easily beating Wall Street expectations, the Seattle-based company reported Tuesday. In the April-June period of 2008, Starbucks swallowed a loss of $7 million.
Starbucks Free Pastry Coupon hereJuly 21st, 2009 Starbucks is giving away free pastries today (July 21st) until 10:30am You will still have to buy a coffee but the pastry is free will a coupon (here). The coupon is good until pastries run out or it is over 10:30 am.
EU says Denmark, Ireland and Finland have highest prices for food, clothing and electronicsJuly 16th, 2009 Denmark, Ireland have EU's highest pricesBRUSSELS — Denmark, Ireland and Finland had the highest overall prices of all European Union nations for consumer goods such as food, clothing and electronics last year, the EU statistics agency said Thursday. Eurostat said widely different taxes on food, alcohol and tobacco across the bloc's 27 states account for a massive price gap where Ireland tops the table and Romania is cheapest.
Starbucks to open three non-Starbucks Seattle stores, may bring pilot program to other citiesJuly 16th, 2009 Starbucks wipes name from Seattle locationNEW YORK — Starbucks Corp. said Thursday it is wiping its name from one of its Seattle-area stores and adding alcohol to the menu.
Coffee selling heats up at McDonald's, Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts with new ads, price cutsMay 5th, 2009 Coffee retailers heat up advertising, cut pricesNEW YORK — Specialty coffee retailers, now including the nation's biggest hamburger chain, are hoping new ad campaigns and price cuts that start this week will entice more latte lovers to take a sip. McDonald's Corp.
Starbucks 2Q profit falls 77 pct on restructuring, but adj. earnings beat analyst estimatesApril 30th, 2009 Starbucks 2Q profit down 77 percent on chargesNEW YORK — Consumers continued buying fewer lattes and coffees at Starbucks in its second quarter and restructuring charges led to a 77 percent in net income, but the drop in sales was something of an improvement. Starbucks Corp.
Starbucks 2Q profit falls 77 percent on restructuring, but adjusted earnings beat estimatesApril 29th, 2009 Starbucks 2Q profit drops 77 percentSEATTLE — Starbucks says its fiscal second-quarter profit dropped 77 percent because of big restructuring charges related to closing more than 120 cafes. Seattle-based Starbucks Corp.
Starbucks reports on 2nd qtr Wednesday, cost cuts and lower milk, utility prices may helpApril 28th, 2009 Earnings Preview: Starbucks Corp.NEW YORK — Starbucks Corp. reports earnings for the fiscal second quarter on Wednesday.
Starbucks to broaden appeal by expanding lower-priced, milder-tasting Seattle's Best CoffeeApril 28th, 2009 Coming soon to a corner near you: Seattle's BestNEW YORK — Starbucks Corp. is hoping its Seattle's Best Coffee chain will be its growth engine during the recession.
Aviation fuel prices raised againMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - After raising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices March 15 by about 1.69 percent, or Rs.162 per kilolitre (kl), state-run oil companies once again raised prices by an average of Rs 2,750 per kl. ATF will now cost around Rs.29,900 per kl, or about 10 percent more, industry source said.