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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
The success of Starbucks in Japan was unexpected; we opened our first store there in August, and it became an instant hit, leading to 2,000 locations.
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@ Acquired
06/04/24
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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
The iconic reputation of Starbucks created a strong anticipation in Japan, where customers were eager to experience something they believed was unique and proprietary.
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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
In 1999, Starbucks aimed for 2,000 stores by the year 2000 and achieved that goal a year early, opening its first store in Beijing during that time.
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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
Starbucks has expanded significantly in China, growing from 500 stores in 2011 to nearly 7,000 today, with a new store opening every 15 hours in 2017.
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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
Starbucks' success is rooted in creating a community space where people connect over coffee, which was a novel concept in the U.S. at the time.
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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
The introduction of Starbucks in grocery stores was a key strategy to capture additional revenue and build brand awareness beyond our coffee shops.
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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
In 1982, I joined Starbucks as the head of marketing when they were preparing to open their fourth store, still focused solely on selling coffee beans.
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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
Starbucks built its reputation primarily through word of mouth, without spending on traditional marketing, by surprising customers in unexpected places.
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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
When I acquired Starbucks, we had six stores and ended the year with eleven stores and 100 employees.
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Howard Schultz
06/04/24
@ Acquired
The success of Starbucks in different countries is due to a universal desire for opportunity, respect, and dignity among young people.