Starbucks in Japan just released their Sakura 2011 merchandise. I know I said that there would be no new blog posts for one week, but I couldn’t pass this up. It’s beautiful cherry blossom-designed merchandise which includes a tumbler, mugs, a bearista bear, a Sakura flavor for a latte and the Frappuccino, and a special [...]
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- Starbucks Tribute Blend 2012 and Cherry Pie (Open Thread) (55)
- purple1: Melody I so totally agree with Alexander that the Eddie Bauer strategy should be used at SB with the partners. It just seems that even in the same store the partners are not on the same page and forget from store...
- Alexander: That ‘Take 5′ strategy is great, Mel! Might steal it for my store
I can’t wait for more Tribute! But I’m still holding out for some development of the Vivanno line. Hoping that... - Michelle: We didn’t get any signage about the free drink with the purchase of a bag of blonde beans. However, we’ve had it on our daily offerings board since Thursday. I personally really like the fact that...
- Melody: @Diele @CamSpi @MagicKat – I know I have mentioned this before on this site (and perhaps even other blogs?) but all this talk of having partners knowledgeable about promotions reminded me of this: Years ago...
- Diele: We have no clue where our signage is for it, but I plan to chalk ink about it on the daily offerings board and make a a frame sign by the drive thru order box.
- Sneak preview of Starbucks Casi Cielo coffee 2012 at a superb Olive Way coffee event (22)
- Michelle: DadCooks – I’ve worked in retail for a long time and anyone that has worked for me has heard me exclaim “we can’t sell it from the backroom!” In fact, I’ve had people tell me...
- Diele: Starbucks always has launch dates for whole bean and product – I get frustrated that you can get it online first though!
- A brand new Starbucks in downtown Seattle opens today (23)
- Taylor: Thank you for the pictures Melody! I love seeing success stories such as Tiana’s! It gives me hope! Winter, Thank you for the info on other stores that also have fish tanks. How interesting! I really like...
- adel: There goes the neighborhood.
- Diele: I was told to call ahead and plan on getting there early when they get a shipment since they go fast! Let me know if you need their phone number.
- hayley: Mesa is closer than Phoenix. That is good to hear!
- Diele: The location nearest to me is Power Road and McDowell in Mesa, Arizona. I do not recall the Pheonix one as it is quite a distance for me. As for the Clover store, I don’t recall where they said. It was all...
- The oldest Starbucks partner card I’ve ever seen… (Open Thread) (70)
- Melody: @Denise – I know the one photo that you sent me of your store’s major remodel looked like a disappointment. I know from what I saw, I am heartbroken and feeling let down at 2470′s remodel. The...
- denise r: I did meet with our dm this morning…who does seem to agree and understand what I SEE in this. She has never seen such ridiculous little cheap-looking 2 chairs and tiny table…also that the a few of the...
- purple1: Dad Cooks your comment hit home on so many levels. Today, I was scrolling the SB website and saw that I had 75 stars in January and was thinking wow and then thought SB surely does not appreciate my business. No...
- DadCooks: denise r — I understand your pain. Starbucks does not seem to realize that to many of us regular customers and dedicated Partners that Starbucks really is their third-place, a part of you, a home away from...
- Starbucks Tribute Blend 2012 and Cherry Pie (Open Thread) (55)