Archive for January, 2009

Starbucks Doing Major Layoffs in 2009

Starbucks Doing Major Layoffs in 2009

on January 29, 2009, 11:52 am

Tweet “We must also close approximately 300 additional underperforming stores in FY09, about 200 in the U.S. and the remainder in international markets. Of our 167,000 retail partner workforce, we estimate we will reduce approximately 6,000 store positions over the course of the next eight months. As before, we hope to be able to place affected store partners elsewhere in [...]

Starbucks Aged Sumatra Coffee Review – Episode #7

Starbucks Aged Sumatra Coffee Review – Episode #7

on January 28, 2009, 10:42 pm

Tweet Overview Jason tastes an Aged Coffee which is a black apron exclusive by Starbucks Coffee. Coffee Starbucks Aged Sumatra had a Description Light-medium body, low acidity and a caramel sweetness. – “I recommend this coffee for almost anyone’s palette.” Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here Related Posts: Starbucks Ethiopia Sun Dried Sidamo | Recent Coffee Tastings

Starbucks Sumatra Coffee Review on Ustream.TV – Episode #6

Starbucks Sumatra Coffee Review on Ustream.TV – Episode #6

on January 28, 2009, 9:33 am

Tweet Overview I did this Coffee Tasting of Sumatra on Ustream.TV where I have a Live Show. Coffee Starbucks Sumatra Description Starbucks Sumatra is an earthy coffee with herbal notes. A close coffee in regards to flavor profile is Starbucks Christmas Blend. Related Posts Starbucks Rwanda | Recent Coffee Tastings Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Future Posts Here

Starbucks may cut 1,000 corporate and district manager level jobs

Starbucks may cut 1,000 corporate and district manager level jobs

on January 26, 2009, 10:18 am

TweetStarbucks is cutting jobs again? Starbucks as of late has been in precarious situation to say the least. Closing 600 stores over a two year period and with their stock on a constant decline (“Starbucks’ profit for fiscal year 2008, which ended on Sept. 28, was down 53 percent to $315.5 million. Fourth-quarter fiscal 2008 profit fell 97 percent to [...]

Can Coffee Kill You?

Can Coffee Kill You?

on January 22, 2009, 9:00 pm

Tweet Can Caffeine kill you? While this video is hilarious I thought I would do some research on how much coffee is too much coffee. According to the Mayo Clinic most people can consume 200-300mg of caffeine a day safely without any adverse side effects or 2-3 cups of coffee. Beyond that this is what they have to say: “You [...]

Martin Luther King Jr. Drank Coffee – Fueling a Revolution!

Martin Luther King Jr. Drank Coffee – Fueling a Revolution!

on January 19, 2009, 9:25 am

Tweet I have read in many different places that Martin Luther King Jr. drank coffee while writing his famous speeches. I know that when I drink coffee it makes me more alert, sharp, focused and ready to take on any challenge.Martin Luther King Jr. was a brave man that fought tirelessly for the freedom of all people, who shined light [...]

Starbucks is Giving Away Free Coffee for Community Service

Starbucks is Giving Away Free Coffee for Community Service

on January 18, 2009, 8:37 am

Tweet Similar to their free tall coffee on election day, Starbucks just released that they would be giving away Free Coffee that would coincide with the inauguration of Barack Obama. “Customers who fill out a pledge card – available in stores – to give five hours of time to a local volunteer opportunity of their choice will receive a free [...]

What Makes a Coffee Shop Good?

What Makes a Coffee Shop Good?

on January 14, 2009, 12:55 pm

TweetWhy? This article was written with the intent of helping people both choose a home coffee shop based on some basic things that create an amazing environment and to give those who own/manage a coffee shop help in creating and maintaining an environment enabling them to be that home coffee shop for their customers. I will also use this Review [...]