SEATTLE; February 21, 2016 – Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) will hold a conference call, led by chief financial officer <a href="https://news.starbucks.com/leadership/scott-maw">Scott Maw</a> and chief strategy officer <a href="https://news.starbucks.com/leadership/matthew-ryan">Matthew Ryan</a>, on Monday, February 22, 2016, at 5:30 a.m. PT to discuss loyalty program updates.

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The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed on the company’s investor website: <a href="http://investor.starbucks.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99518&amp;p=irol-irhome">http://investor.starbucks.com</a>.

A replay of the webcast will be available on the site until end of day March 23, 2016.

Investor Relations Durga Doraisamy 206-318-7118 <a href="mailto:investorrelations@starbucks.com">investorrelations@starbucks.com</a>

Media: Haley Drage 206-318-7100 <a href="mailto:press@starbucks.com">press@starbucks.com</a>

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The call will be led by chief financial officer Scott Maw and chief strategy officer Matthew Ryan on Monday, February 22, 2016, at 5:30 a.m. PT to discuss loyalty program updates.

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The call, on Monday, February 22, 2016, at 5:30 a.m. PT, led by cfo Scott Maw and chief strategy officer Matthew Ryan.

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On February 10, Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz hosted an all-partner (employee) meeting in the Carson Valley Roasting Plant in Nevada.

As the discussion turned to politics, one partner said: "I am so busy and have very little time. Staying up on politics is not my biggest priority and what I do see is confusing and frustrating. Howard, what are you seeing, what are the issues we should be concerned with, and why should I care?"

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Company meetings, called Partner Open Forums, are regular occurrences for partners who work in the Starbucks Support Center (headquarters) in Seattle. Schultz and other Starbucks leaders also meet with partners across the U.S. and around the world throughout the year.

So far in 2016, Schultz has talked with partners at forums in Chengdu and Hong Kong, China; Jakarta, Indonesia; Mumbai, India; Brooklyn, New York; along with all-partner meetings in Minden, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.

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Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz responds to a partner (employee) at a meeting in the Carson Valley Roasting Plant in Nevada who asked "why should I care" about politics. Here is his video response.

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SEATTLE, February 1, 2016 - Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of senior notes. The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering of $500 million of 2.100% Senior Notes due 2021 for general corporate purposes, which may include repurchases of Starbucks common stock under the company’s ongoing share repurchase program, business expansion, payment of cash dividends on Starbucks common stock, or the financing of possible acquisitions. The offering of the senior notes is expected to close on February 4, 2016, subject to customary closing conditions.

Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley are serving as the joint book-running managers of the offering. The offering is being made under an automatic shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 3, 2013. The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement, copies of which may be obtained from:

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<a href="mailto:prospectus@morganstanley.com">prospectus@morganstanley.com</a>

An electronic copy of the registration statement and prospectus supplement, together with the prospectus, is available on the SEC’s website at <a href="http://www.sec.gov/">www.sec.gov</a>.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. 

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Certain statements contained in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations, including statements about the expected closing of a public offering or senior notes and the use of proceeds of such offering. Such forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations and satisfactions of certain conditions that are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including market conditions and those risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of the Starbucks Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015, and the prospectus and prospectus supplement delivered in connection with the public offering of senior notes discussed in this release. The company assumes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements. 

Starbucks today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of senior notes.

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Madrid, January 22, 2016 – Starbucks exclusive licensed partner to operate and develop the brand in Spain and Portugal, <a href="http://www.grupovips.com/">Grupo Vips</a>, announced today that the company has signed an agreement with Starbucks Coffee Company, in which Grupo Vips has repurchased 49% of Starbucks Coffee Spain S.L. equity to Starbucks EMEA. Grupo Vips had sold 49% of its partnership interests in Starbucks Coffee Spain S.L. to Starbucks EMEA back in September 2013, continuing to own 51% of the market shares. This transaction gives Grupo Vips again 100% control to develop and operate the brand in Spain and Portugal.

Additionally, both companies have decided to extend their license and development trademark agreement until 2030 - which was due to expire in 2021. This underlines “the outstanding business relationship which has characterized our partnership since the very beginning of our journey together” emphasized Grupo Vips President Plácido Arango.

“The Group’s financial health has made it possible to once again control 100% of Starbucks Spain equity, a brand for which we have major future development plans. As a Group, we’re beginning a new phase of growth and expansion affecting all of our brands,” said Enrique Francia, CEO of Grupo Vips.

The partnership between Grupo Vips and Starbucks dates back to October 2001 and started with a 50% joint-venture agreement, which led to the opening of Starbucks first stores in Madrid and Barcelona, in 2002 and 2003 respectively, followed by Sevilla and Valencia. The sound business relationship between both companies led Starbucks to choose Grupo Vips as its business partner to introduce the brand and open the first stores in France in 2004 and Portugal in 2008.

Starbucks Spain S.L. currently operates 90 stores in Spain and 11 stores in Portugal and plans to open 12 new stores and undertake integral renewal of 10 existing stores in Spain in 2016.

Grupo Vips is one of the leading multi-brand and multi-format groups in the food service and retail sector in Spain. It includes restaurants, cafés and shops. The company manages a total of 6 well-known chains it either owns or operates under franchising agreements: 4 internally-created brands - VIPS (café-restaurant and shop), VIPSmart, GINOS and The Wok - as well as 2 of international fame, Starbucks Coffee and Fridays. Since 2001, Grupo Vips is the sole and exclusive partner of Starbucks Coffee, the world's coffee leader, licensed to develop the brand in Spain and Portugal. On the other hand, it has an exclusive licensing agreement with Fridays, the top casual dining chain in the United States, to operate the brand in Spain. In addition, the group has 3 fine dining restaurants including Lucca, Rugantino Casa Tua and Tattaglia. The company manages a total of 350 locations serving more than 120,000 customers a day. It runs a pioneer and restaurant sector-leading loyalty program, Club VIPS, with more than 2,000,000 members throughout Spain. The APP, which is unique in the market and was launched at the end of April 2015, has already been downloaded more than 300,000 times. Grupo Vips is a private equity company which was founded in 1969. Goldman Sachs Capital Partners V acquired 30% of the company in 2006. Grupo Vips employs 8,700 people and ended fiscal year 2014 with 350 million euros in turnover.

Grupo Vips announced today that the company has signed an agreement with Starbucks, in which Grupo Vips has repurchased 49% of Starbucks Spain S.L. equity to Starbucks EMEA.

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Strong Holiday Performance Drives 9% Comp Growth in the U.S. and Americas, 8% Globally; Global Traffic up 4%

Consolidated Net Revenues Rise 12% to a Record $5.4 Billion; Channel Development Revenues Jump 16%

Consolidated Operating Income up 16% to a Record $1.1 Billion; GAAP EPS of $0.46;

Non-GAAP EPS up 15% to a Record $0.46 Dollars Loaded on Starbucks Cards Increase 18% to a Record $1.9 Billion

SEATTLE; January 21, 2016 – Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 27, 2015. Fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 GAAP results include items which are excluded from non-GAAP results. Please refer to the reconciliation of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures at the end of this release for more information.

Q1 Fiscal 2016 Highlights:

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​​Americas comp store sales increased 9%, including a 4% increase in traffic

China/Asia Pacific comp store sales increased 5%, driven by a 4% increase in traffic

EMEA comp store sales increased 1%, driven by a 1% increase in traffic

Non-GAAP operating income increased 15% over Q1 FY15 non-GAAP, to a record $1.1 billion

Non-GAAP operating margin expanded 40 basis points over Q1 FY15 non-GAAP, to a Q1 record 19.9%

Non-GAAP EPS increased 15% over Q1 FY15 non-GAAP, to a record $0.46

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“Starbucks record Q1 2016 financial and operating results, highlighted by comp sales increases of 9% in the U.S., 8% globally, another 4% increase in global traffic - and record performance from our Channel Development segment - underscore the accelerating strength and relevance of the Starbucks brand around the world,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman and ceo. “Successful retail, CPG, digital, mobile, loyalty, card and investment strategies are combining to accelerate our revenue growth and drive significant margin expansion and EPS leverage.”

“We’ve entered fiscal 2016 with another record-breaking quarter and a continuation of the accelerating momentum we saw in our business throughout 2015,” said Scott Maw, Starbucks cfo. “The investments we are making in our people and our business are driving record, industry leading operating and financial performance and consistently strong comp growth, and are both paying off today and setting us up for continued strong performance into the future."

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Starbucks Delivers Record Q1 Revenues and EPS

Among the highlights: Record $1.9 billion loaded on Starbucks Cards in the U.S. and Canada; 1 in 6 American adults received a Starbucks Card over Holiday, up from 1 in 7 the previous year.

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SEATTLE; November 4, 2015 – Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced the company will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. ET.

The presentation will be webcast and can be accessed at <a href="http://investor.starbucks.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99518&amp;p=irol-irhome">http://investor.starbucks.com</a>. A replay of the webcast will also be available at the same URL.

Starbucks today announced the company will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. ET.

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Q4 Comp Sales Increase 8% Globally, 9% in the U.S.; Global Traffic Up 4%

Q4 Revenues Jump 18% to a Record $4.9 Billion; Operating Income Up 13% to a Record $969 Million

Q4 GAAP EPS Rises to a Record $0.43; Non-GAAP EPS Rises 16% to a Record $0.43 Per Share

Company Issues Strong Outlook for Fiscal 2016 and Increases Global Comp Store Sales Targets

Board of Directors Approves a 25% Increase in the Quarterly Dividend to $0.20 Per Share

SEATTLE; October 29, 2015 – Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal fourth quarter and 52-week fiscal year ended September 27, 2015. Fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015 GAAP results include items which are excluded from non-GAAP results. Please refer to the reconciliation of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures at the end of this release for more information.

Q4 Fiscal 2015 Highlights:

Americas comp sales increased 8%, driven by a 4% increase in traffic

China/Asia Pacific comp sales increased 6%, driven by a 6% increase in traffic

EMEA comp sales increased 5%, driven by a 3% increase in traffic

Non-GAAP operating income up 14% over Q4 FY14 non-GAAP operating income, to $981.3 million

 Non-GAAP operating margin of 20.0% decreased 50 basis points from Q4 FY14 non-GAAP operating margin

Non-GAAP EPS of $0.43 up 16% over Q4 FY14 non-GAAP EPS

Fiscal Year 2015 Highlights:

Americas comp sales increased 7%, driven by a 3% increase in traffic

China/Asia Pacific comp sales increased 9%, driven by an 8% increase in traffic

EMEA comp sales increased 4%, driven by a 2% increase in traffic

Non-GAAP operating income up 19% over FY14 non-GAAP operating income, to $3.7 billion

Non-GAAP operating margin increased 50 basis points over FY14 non-GAAP operating margin, to 19.1%

Non-GAAP EPS of $1.58 increased 19% over FY14 non-GAAP EPS

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“Starbucks record Q4 financial results, highlighted by stunning comp store sales increases of 8% globally, 9% in the U.S. driven by a 4% increase in global traffic, demonstrate the strength and relevance of the Starbucks brand around the world,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman and ceo. “Our results underscore the success of the investments we continue to make in our people and business, in new beverage and food innovation and in groundbreaking technology innovation that is deepening our connection to customers everywhere."

“Starbucks performance in Q4 reflected a continuation of the pattern of accelerating momentum we saw with each successive quarter of fiscal 2015,” said Scott Maw, Starbucks cfo. “Our Q4 results are particularly gratifying in that they were achieved despite the increase, and acceleration, of the significant partner and digital investments we are making to drive sustained, profitable growth around the world and into the future."

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Starbucks Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Record Fiscal Year 2015 Results

Q4 Comp Sales Increase 8% Globally, 9% in the U.S.; Global Traffic Up 4%; and Q4 Revenues Jump 18% to a Record $4.9 Billion.

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Former Adobe Senior Executive to join Starbucks Senior Leadership Team to Lead Global Technology and IT Organization

SEATTLE, October 6, 2015 – Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced it has appointed Gerri Martin-Flickinger as chief technology officer effective November 2. In this role, Martin-Flickinger will lead the global IT function and play a key role in shaping the technology agenda across the Starbucks business. Most recently, she served as Adobe’s senior vice president and chief information officer, where she oversaw Adobe’s global Information Technology team and played a key role in enabling Adobe’s transformation to a cloud-based business. 

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Martin-Flickinger will report to Johnson and serve as a member of Starbucks senior leadership team. As chief technology officer, Martin-Flickinger will lead the company’s IT organization, and will champion the next phase of innovation and growth for Starbucks.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with an amazing team at Adobe, and I look forward to taking this next step in my career as I assume the role of chief technology officer at Starbucks, a brand that I love. The Pacific Northwest is where I was raised, so I am pleased to be returning there. I am thrilled to be joining the strong team already in place at Starbucks,” said Martin-Flickinger. “Starbucks is on the cusp of entering into its next phase of technology leadership, and I am honored to be working alongside Starbucks strong IT management team to map out our long-term strategy.”

Martin-Flickinger will bring 30 years of experience leading large-scale global IT organizations for companies experiencing explosive growth through acquisition, global expansion and implementing new business models. Her expertise includes leading organizations through transformational change, connecting IT to the needs of the business and aligning IT costs. Before joining Adobe, Martin-Flickinger was CIO of VeriSign, where she oversaw corporate information technology services for the company's 60 offices worldwide. Prior to VeriSign, she served as CIO for Network Associates, Inc. and McAfee Associates, Inc. Before joining McAfee, Martin-Flickinger held several senior systems roles at Chevron Corporation, including serving as process consultant to Chevron's executive staff.

Martin-Flickinger has received a number of awards and accolades over her 30-year career. Most recently, she was honored by the Silicon Valley Business Journal with the Judges’ Choice award for her integral role with Adobe’s successful shift to a cloud-services company. Additionally, she was honored as a 2015 CIO Leader by HMG Strategy and was named to the 25 of the Smartest Women on Twitter 2015. Martin-Flickinger holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Washington State University. She is a member of Wall Street Journal CIO Network and Sierra Ventures CIO Advisory Board.

Martin-Flickinger will relocate to the Seattle area with her family. 

Former Adobe Senior Executive, Gerri Martin-Flickinger, to join Starbucks senior leadership team to lead Global Technology and IT Organization on November 2, 2015.

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Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz sent this message to all partners (employees) to wrap up the 2015 fiscal year and look ahead to 2016.

It's early Sunday, I'm sitting at the bar of the <a href="https://news.starbucks.com/news/video-inside-starbucks-reserve-roastery-and-tasting-room">Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room</a>, enjoying the “nectar of the gods” in the form of my Doppio Espresso Macchiato.

As I reflect on our 44th year as a company, this is just where I want to be to write an end-of-year message. 

The Roastery itself symbolizes our commitment to our roots as well as the risks we are willing to take to ensure our future is as innovative, as relevant and as meaningful as our past. 

This year, in ways large and small, we continued to move closer to our aspirational goal of redefining the <a href="">role and responsibility</a> of a for-profit public company.

Behind the scenes, in our stores and in the headlines, we once again created long-term value for our shareholders, exceeded the expectations of our customers, and made you, our partners, proud.

Given all we have accomplished, it can be hard to believe that we are still in the early days of making unprecedented cultural and social impact in communities beyond our own, as well as for our own. 

With 23,000 stores in 68 countries, the Starbucks brand and in-store experience has never been stronger or more relevant. Our global growth and development coupled with the innovation of mobile and digital customer-facing proprietary technology linked to loyalty, personalization, and MSR are also in their infant stages. New store formats and designs, and Starbucks Reserve stores, are evolving to have lives of their own. Soon, the next generation of Teavana stores will be unveiled, and The Roastery will open in cities around the world following our stunning debut in Seattle. 

This week we will expand our commitment to sustainability with an innovative effort to distribute coffee trees to farmers in coffee growing regions around the world. 

And we have made huge strides in our hiring commitments around <a href="">honoring veterans</a>, <a href="">creating opportunity for at-risk young people</a> and increasing the number of partners taking advantage of apprenticeships, university programs and the <a href="">Starbucks College Achievement Plan</a> for U.S. partners.

I promise you that more awaits us, as we continue to take the road less traveled and build the company globally.

Despite all this excitement and progress, we have more to do. 

For our partners, the leadership team and I remain personally committed to further investment and innovation in the opportunities we create for you. This past year, we took major steps forward, raising wages, creating the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, investing in new technology tools, enhancing benefits and making several policies more relevant for the overall partner experience. We will continue to learn, listen and innovate on your behalf, moving quickly to keep building a company that creates unique opportunities for its people.

As the leader of our 300,000 partners who comprise our company, I am so proud of everyone in our organization. With great humility I thank you for your ongoing creativity, courage and daily contributions. 

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Howard Schultz Sends an End-of-Fiscal-Year Message to Starbucks Partners

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Greencore, USA – Rhode Island, Issues Allergy Alert due to the potential for Undeclared Almonds in Evolution Fresh Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Strawberry and Granola Parfaits Sold in 266 Locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine

Greencore, USA Inc. North Kingston, Rhode Island, is voluntarily recalling approximately 379 pounds (997 individual parfaits) of Evolution Fresh Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Strawberry and Granola parfaits because the product may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. 

The Evolution Fresh Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Strawberry and Granola products were produced on September 21 and distributed to approximately 266 Starbucks retail stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine. No other regions are affected. To date, the company has not received reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products, and all affected product has been removed from stores.

The following product is subject to recall: 

6.1oz. Evolution Fresh Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Strawberry and Granola,(UPC: 7 6211107474 4, ‘enjoy by 9/24’)

This isolated issue affects only this date code of product. No other codes or products are affected

The problem was discovered when product checks discovered that the granola in some individual Evolution Fresh Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Strawberry and Granola contained almonds. Greencore has determined the cause and has worked to eliminate the issue. Greencore, USA, Inc. takes food safety and the protection of customers and consumers very seriously. It has robust traceability systems and took immediate action, working with our customer, on being informed of the potential problem.

Customers who have purchased the affected product and have not yet consumed it may return the products to the Starbucks store in which they were purchased for a full refund.

For further questions regarding this recall, please contact the following representatives:

Media Inquires for Greencore USA: 978-716-2530

Starbucks customer Inquiries: 800-782-7282

Greencore, USA – Rhode Island, issues allergy alert due to the potential for undeclared almonds in Evolution Fresh Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Strawberry and Granola parfaits.

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Starbucks chairman and chief executive officer, Howard Schultz, shares his gratitude for the welcoming reception China has extended to Starbucks over the past two decades with China President Xi Jinping at the Seattle Welcome Dinner.

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Former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke (center) closed the Seattle Welcome Dinner by honoring China’s President Xi Jinping (left) with a traditional toast of Starbucks Pike Place Special Reserve coffee. Current Washington Governor Jay Inslee (right) joined in the toast. 

See also: <a href="https://news.starbucks.com/news/a-partner-letter-from-the-president-of-starbucks-china">Partner Letters from the President of Starbucks China, as President Xi Visits Seattle</a>

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Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz meets with China President Xi Jinping in Seattle, and former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke honors President Xi with a traditional toast of Starbucks Pike Place Special Reserve Coffee

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As China’s President Xi and Madame Peng visit the United States, the president of Starbucks China, <a href="https://news.starbucks.com/news/forbes-recognizes-the-president-of-starbucks-china-for-her-leadership">Belinda Wong</a>, sent the following letters to the company’s 30,000 partners (employees) in China.

Photo of Starbucks chairman and chief executive officer, Howard Schultz, sharing his gratitude for the welcoming reception China has extended to Starbucks over the past two decades with China President Xi Jinping at the Seattle Welcome Dinner must be credited to Alabastro Photography.

Good evening from Seattle. This morning China’s President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan’s landed in Seattle for the first stop on his U.S. state visit. Starbucks senior vice president of Global Responsibility and Public Policy, John Kelly, was extended the honor to greet the President at the airport along with a small number of other business and government leaders. This reception was the first of several exciting events and meetings I and other Starbucks leaders participated in today. 

The highlight of today’s itinerary was the Seattle Welcome Dinner hosted in honor of the President and First Lady that I just returned from. Howard Schultz was extremely honored to be invited to join the President at the head table, where he conveyed the gratitude Starbucks has for the warm reception the Chinese people have extended to our company over the past 16 years and the deep responsibility and love we have for our partners and the communities we serve in China. 

As a Chinese and Starbucks partner representing all of you here, it was an emotional experience listening to President Xi share his hopes and dreams for China and the Chinese people. I am committed to ensuring that we do everything possible to help you achieve your personal and career aspirations. I was overwhelmed with pride when former Washington Governor and U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke closed the Seattle Welcome Dinner honoring President Xi with a traditional toast of Starbucks Pike Place Special Reserve coffee, using our very own Starbucks Tasting Mugs.

China President Xi honored at Seattle Welcome Dinner with toast of Starbucks coffee.

This morning, we also hosted several special guests at our Starbucks Reserve® Roastery and Tasting Room on Capitol Hill. I, along with Starbucks president and chief operation officer Kevin Johnson, and Starbucks chief creative officer and president of global innovation, Arthur Rubinfeld, met with Chairman Jiang Zengwei of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Deputy Director Gu Jun of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce. They expressed fascination and admiration for the Roastery’s display of coffee theater and artistry. Beijing Kerry Centre store manager Jackie Xu, together with her good friend and Roastery partner, Shawn Gross, hosted exceptional coffee tastings for both delegations that shared Starbucks coffee passion and expertise. Additionally, Charley Jemley, Starbucks senior vice president of Finance for the China and Asia Pacific region, represented Starbucks as a panel speaker at the Ministry of Commerce Investment Forum, emphasizing the critical role that our partners have played in Starbucks success in China and the significant responsibility we have to ensure that we are enabling your personal dreams and professional ambitions. 

Our involvement in today’s distinguished events and the positive response we heard from the business and government delegations we met with would not have been possible if not for the goodwill and positive brand reputation each and every one of you have contributed to our business over the past two decades. Thank you for all that you have done to make this week possible. I am deeply humbled to have the opportunity to work alongside all of you, our most passionate and professional partners.

I want to close by personally thanking Howard for building such a great and enduring company, one that embraces and respects diversity, and genuinely values every partner in China. The support and hospitality being extended by every partner in Seattle to ensure that the hundreds of Chinese delegates, business leaders and other dignitaries here this week receive a warm Starbucks welcome, touched my heart so deeply. Thank you for making all of this a reality.

Above are some snapshots highlighting our proud day in Seattle. The President’s visit continues tomorrow with a CEO Roundtable that Howard has been invited to join that includes leaders from top Chinese and American companies.

I am so honored to be a part of the Starbucks China family.

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Greetings from Seattle. As you have probably seen in news coverage, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan will be arriving here in a few hours as the first stop on their U.S. state visit. I am proud to share that Starbucks is one of only a small number of U.S.-based companies that were appointed to the official Welcoming Host Committee. 

I am extremely honored to be here this week on behalf of all you, our 30,000 China partners, to welcome President Xi and more than 1,000 Chinese Government and business delegates. I, along with Howard Schultz and other Starbucks leaders, will be participating in a number of events and meetings over the next few days including the National Banquet Dinner on Tuesday evening welcoming the president. Howard will also be participating in a CEO Roundtable discussion with President Xi on Wednesday morning. 

These and other meetings will provide us with a significant opportunity to convey the gratitude and responsibility we have to all of you and the communities we serve in China. These conversations will also demonstrate how Starbucks is a different kind of company, a company that aims to lead through the lens of humanity by taking great care of our partners, investing in the communities we serve, and uplifting the spirits of our customers every day.

Jackie Xu, Beijing Kerry Centre Store Manager, is also with me in Seattle, representing you, to welcome, host and ensure the seamless delivery of the unique Starbucks Experience to our distinguished guests from China.

Over the next few days, we will continue to keep you updated on these exciting and important events. I am confident that the Starbucks story, and our passion for the highest quality coffee, will connect our cultures and people across China and the U.S.

Our mission since we opened our first store in Beijing in 1999, and which continues to guide us today, is based on the foundations of love and humanity. I am extremely optimistic about the opportunity ahead for Starbucks China – a bright future that all Starbucks partners and Chinese people can be proud of. 

<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Partner_Letter_from_Starbucks_China_president_Belinda_Wong.pdf">Translation of Belinda Wong's Sept. 21 Letter to Partners</a>

Partner Letters from the President of Starbucks China - Starbucks Stories

Partner Letters from the President of Starbucks China

As China’s President Xi and Madame Peng visit the United States, the president of Starbucks China, Belinda Wong, sent the following messages to the company’s 30,000 partners (employees) in China.

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https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2015/a-partner-letter-from-the-president-of-starbucks-china/

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