Starbucks to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference

SEATTLE, September 02, 2009 - Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) will be presenting on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference in New York. Troy Alstead, executive vice president and cfo, will address conference attendees at approximately 9:30 a.m. EDT.

A live webcast of the presentation will be available over the Internet at http://investor.starbucks.com. An archived webcast will be available on the company's web site, at the above URL, through November 4, 2009.

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Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.com.

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