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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

The letter I wrote, 'The Soul of the Brand,' was meant to express my concerns about the company's direction and the need for a renewed focus on its core values and mission.

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Starbucks (with Howard Schultz)

@ Acquired

Starbucks (with Howard Schultz)

06/04/24

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