History of Starbucks: from Seattle coffee bean shop to global empire
Maria J. Ritchie
25 March 2024
From boutique bean shop to coffee emporium
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The original Starbucks
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What’s in a name?
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An alluring logo
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The man who changed it all
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Going global
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Confusing cup sizes
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What's in an apron?
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Embroidered editions
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Best served cold
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Memento mugs
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One on every corner
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Falling flat in Australia
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Spicing it up
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The 'It Girl' drink
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To tea, or not to tea?
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Coffee with a view
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Fancier coffee shops
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A deeper dive into the Starbucks cup
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Empire State of mind
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Can I get a name?
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Coffee-loving spies like us
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All aboard the Starbucks Express
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Status symbols
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Worth their weight in gold (and coffee)
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From beans to the bank
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Expanding to South Africa
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Chasing the unicorn
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Knowledge is power
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WFH, Starbucks-style
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The secret to success? Happy employees
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New brews
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A drink for everyone
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