BUS 3950 Business and Society Case Review Case 6: Starbucks’ Mission: Social Responsibility and Brand Strength “People first and profits last”‚ that is Starbucks mission; they strive to “provide a great work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity” (Ferrell‚ Ferrell‚ & Thorne). The company was founded in 1971 by three partners in Seattle’s renowned Pike Place Market. They are now operating nearly 17‚000 stores in 49 countries (Ferrell
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Telenor Strategic Audit Contents 1. 2. 3. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4 Historical Perspective of Telenor .................................................................................................... 4 Internal Analysis .............................................................................................................................. 4 3.1 3.2 3.3 4. Vision Analysis
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MINI CASE 4 I STARBUCKS: RE-CREATING ITS UNIQUENESS 1. How did Starbucks create its uniqueness in the first place? Starbucks create its uniqueness by offering premium coffee beans‚ thus creating an amazing image. Every store is a unique place with a wide range of products and a special homely ambience‚ emphasized by relaxing music and comfortable seating furniture. Other than that‚ customers can use the free wireless hotspot or just visit with friends. The high quality of the products
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Starbucks We take Coffee seriously! Starbucks Problem Statement • Is this best possible way to grow? • How much to extend in the quest for growth? • How do tap / react the opportunities? About Starbucks • Speciality coffee company – Arabica beans • CEO – Howard Schultz • 1000 retail locations in 32 markets throughout North America and 2 stores in Tokyo About Starbucks Channels • Retail Outlets – Bread and Butter – An experience store (Third Place) – Contribution to revenue: 86% –
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Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of Starbucks Although Starbucks may currently be considered the king of coffee‚ the company is continually mitigating the potential threats in its fierce competitive environment. With regard to Starbucks’ existing rivals‚ the company faces little competition in the upscale coffee shop industry with its biggest competitor being Panera Bread Company. The true threat from existing competition comes from other coffee beverage retailers such as Dunkin’ Donuts‚ Krispy Kreme
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Starbucks Video Case 1. Describe the coffee industry prior to the creation of Starbucks. How did Starbucks change the product and create the specialty coffee sector? Starbucks opened its first store in 1971 and prior to that the coffee industry was different. Before Starbucks there were virtually no independent coffee shops. While coffee was cheap at around 50 cents a cup the quality was also cheap. Coffee was canned‚ tasted terrible and there was no such thing as gourmet coffee. However Starbucks
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Starbucks and Marketing environment 4 Technological: 6 Environmental: 6 Legal: 7 Conclusion and Recommendation: 7 Starbucks and Market Segmentation 7 Age: 7 Gender: 7 Income: 8 Location: 8 Situation: 8 Season: 8 Conclusion and Recommendations: 8 Branding and Starbucks 9 Franchising: 9 Brand Association: 9 Sponsorship: 10 Celebrity Endorsement: 10 Exclusivity: 10 Conclusion and Recommendations: 10 Role of the brand and extended marketing
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Starbucks Case Study Overview Starbucks Corporation is an international coffeehouse chain based in Seattle‚ Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world. Starbucks sells drip brewed coffee‚ espresso-based hot drinks‚ other hot and cold drinks‚ snacks‚ and items such as mugs and coffee beans. Many of the company’s products are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store. Starbucks-brand ice cream and coffee are also offered at grocery stores. Starbucks’ Italian
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To: Mr. Howard Schultz‚ Starbucks Corp. Date: Spring 1997 Problem Statement: Continue to expand Starbucks brand and market penetration throughout the world‚ without sacrificing brand quality‚ product quality or the high quality experience Starbucks values for its customers. Vision for the Company: To be the world’s best‚ most respected and desired purchaser and seller of coffee and coffee products. Mission for the Company: We will hire and train enthusiastic and eager people to serve to our
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STARBUCKS OPERATIONS STRATEGY STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTED I. Expand its product offerings and enter new market segments * Starbucks expanded to pursue sales of products in a variety of distribution channels and market segments. Products were marketed to restaurants‚ airlines‚ hotels‚ universities‚ hospitals‚ business offices‚ country clubs‚ and select retailers. In the airline industry‚ Starbucks coffee was served in flights United Airlines and United Airlines. Packets of Starbucks coffee
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