Laxman Narasimhan

Starbucks unveils its new leadership structure

Starbucks Coffee Company will be making several leadership changes, creating a clear geographic leadership structure, with deep functional expertise and the ability to drive impact on a global scale.

Starbucks announces improved store inclusivity across the US

Building on the company’s commitment to inclusion, the new design framework defines how Starbucks will help expand independence, choice and ease for all people across physical and digital spaces.

Starbucks to establish Environmental, Partner and Community Impact (EPCI) Board Committee

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced its Board of Directors intends to establish a new Environmental, Partner and Community Impact (EPCI) Board Committee,

Business, Sustainability

Nestlé and Starbucks celebrate five years of their Global Coffee Alliance

The alliance combines the strength and affinity of the Starbucks brand and the company’s coffee expertise with Nestlé’s proprietary coffee platforms, manufacturing know-how and market reach.

Starbucks builds on its US military community support

Starbucks Corporation is strengthening its support for the US military community, including partners (employees) and their families through expanded career development, mental health, and hiring initiatives.

Starbucks Q3 2023 net revenues rise 12% to USD $12 billion

Starbucks’ Q3 consolidated net revenues grew 12% to USD $9.2 billion with Q3 international comparable-store sales rising 24% thanks to a 46% surge in comp-store sales in China.

Business, Expansion, Financial Results, Sustainability

Starbucks to open sustainability learning and innovation lab in Costa Rica

The lab will offer hands-on and virtual learning for Starbucks partners, students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale solutions for some of the world’s most challenging social and environmental issues.

Laxman Narasimhan assumes role of Starbucks CEO

Laxman Narasimhan was named incoming CEO on 1 September 2022, succeeding company founder and now former CEO, Howard Schultz.

Starbucks appoints Laxman Narasimhan its next CEO

Laxman Narasimhan tapped to be Starbucks new CEO with Howard Schultz continuing as interim CEO until 1 April 2023.

Events

Wed

24

Apr

JOC Breakbulk & Project Cargo Conference

The Breakbulk and Project Cargo Conference, “Breakbulk24,” organized by The Journal of Commerce within S&P Global Market Intelligence, is the premier, senior-level conference and networking venue for the breakbulk and project cargo shipping and logistics community.

Wed

1

May

World of Coffee Busan

World of Coffee Busan will take place at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO) 1-4 May 2024, and will feature the 2024 World Barista Championship.

Wed

15

May

SIAL Canada

The event’s commitment is to ignite innovation within the agri-food industry, empowering companies in this sector to gain deeper insights into market dynamics and global food trends.

Tue

28

May

SIAL Shanghai

The Shanghai New International Expo Center will host SIAL Shanghai from 28-30 May 2024.

Thu

27

Jun

World of Coffee Copenhagen

Historic and modern in equal measure, Copenhagen is a near-perfect host for Europe’s premier specialty coffee trade show in 2024.

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