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Following the launch of its mobile ordering and pay to more than 7,400 locations, Starbucks Green Apron Delivery program debuts in one of the most iconic buildings of New York City. Announced earlier this year, the trial program use baristas as an in house delivery service. Starbucks "partners" deliver orders to building tenants, which are placed on a website solely...

Social media websites rejoiced earlier this week when Starbucks Coffee announced it will be offering the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) before fall even commenced. Tuesday marks the official return of their most popular seasonal drink. Starbucks unveiled the Pumpkin Spice Latte would be prepared with an all new recipe featuring real pumpkin. Following customers demands, Starbucks has removed all artificial...

Attempting to improve food quality, Starbucks Coffee purchased San Francisco local bakery chain for $100 million dollars. Although Starbucks wanted to build on the 19 chain brand, its main focus was to better compete with Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald's. Nearly three years since they sell, America's largest chain of coffee shops backtracked on their decision. Late Thursday night Starbucks announced...

Continuing celebrations for the twentieth year anniversary of the Frappuccino, Starbucks released six new flavors. Earlier this year limited edition birthday cake frapps was available, just one of many quirky flavors released over its lifespan. All six new flavors correspond  with the dessert theme. Customers creations over the years inspired these sweet treats and are said to remain a permanent...

Starbucks has always been entwined in the music industry. Providing a platform for many new artist, the coffee shop chain has worked closely with the music industry. Attempting to revitalize the way consumers discover music Starbucks is partnering with Spotify to create a "music ecosystem" and of course reward loyal customers. The multi year partnership will bring together an exclusive...

Starbucks loyalist have long awaited the launch of new express units and what better place than the city that never sleeps. Dubbed an "espresso shot" by the coffee shop empire, Starbucks debuted their first express unit in New York City. The  538 square feet location is powered by mobile point of sale systems to ensure productivity. Employees take order upon...

Mid 2014 Starbucks announced it would be providing their workers with a tuition benefit that would cover two years of college classes. In a bold move by the coffee shop giant, Starbucks partnered with Arizona State University Online to launch their College Achievement Plan. In hopes of rebuilding the "American Dream," the program focuses on helping underprivileged teens and staff...

For many reasons retailers across the nation , like Starbucks Coffee, are upgrading their POS systems. Needed upgrades including Windows 7 (Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP in 2014), new upcoming EMV requirements, and aging systems are the prevailing reason. POS replacements are needed in 2015 and the years to come. One of the most prevalent boxes was the battery back...

With a wide variety of lattes, frappuccinos, and blended drinks, many of us have never actually gone to Starbucks for an ordinary cup of coffee. Whether a Shaken Iced Passion Tango Tea on a hot summer day or a peppermint latte during the holidays, a simple coffee blend is overshadowed by their vast array of alternatives. Approximately twenty years ago...