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Many people would find it hard to imagine that Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) has fallen from a 52-week high of $40.01 to a lowly current trading price of $25.99. I find it hard to believe myself considering revenue increased 19.6% in Q2 FY07 compared to Q2 FY06. Furthermore, SBUX has increased its unit expansion target from 30,000 to 40,000, half of which will be abroad. FY07 guidance is also very optimistic as management expects net revenue growth of approximately 20% and expects EPS growth to increase between 19% and 20% from FY06. Return on equity (ROE) has also increased from 22.78% Q2 FY06 to 28.74% ... Read Full Story

Well, I haven't blogged in a day or so, so I guess I'd better catch myself up. I work part time at Starbucks, and I just want to know WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE TO BE SO MEAN? I mean, just because we work for starbucks and make your coffee, doesn't give anyone the right to 1. talk down to us, 2. treat us as though we are idiots and 3. act like we are your own personal slaves - just because you order a $5 drink doesn't mean you deserve service fit for a King or Queen!!!! Grrrrr. Just had to get that off ... Read Full Story

(Photo by Getty) Though they stopped short of endorsing a candidate, Starbucks is giving away FREE TALL BLACK COFFEE on election day (if you vote). This despite posting its first profit losses since 1992 in July.  Vote No on undecided voters! From the Starbucks blog : It will work like this:  After you vote Tuesday (11/4), head to your local US Starbucks and we’ll give you a FREE tall (12 oz) cup of brewed coffee at no charge (limit one per customer).  If you live in an area without voting proof, then we'll use the honor system. Here's the commercial: Read Full Story

Is a nonfat Chai a: a) Chai made with skim or fat free milk? b) Chai made with soy milk some of the time? c) Chai made with a little skim or fat free milk and a little soy none of the time? If you guessed “a” you are correct and more ahead of the curve than the people at Starbucks on Spring and Crosby in SoHo. This morning, against my better judgement, I decided to have an iced Chai latté because it was a little warm outside. A nice nonfat Chai latté would be very refreshing, yes? Of course it would, unless you ... Read Full Story

Actress Hilary Duff out shopping at The Americana at The Brand in Glendale. (Photo Agency) more pics » The paparazzi love to catch celebrities out of their red-carpet hair and makeup, doing scandalous things - like drinking Starbucks beverages. From the looks of these photos, the coffee shops in Hollywood aren't in danger of going out of business any time soon.  Britney Spears slurps down what looks like a Frappuccino while wearing a bizarre fedora. Katie Holmes avoids eye contact with the cameras while she strolls down the sidewalk with a holiday drink. Jaime Pressly is double fisting. Hilary Duff enjoys a hot beverage. ... Read Full Story