For Starbucks, there will be no shortage of the highest-quality arabica beans. I suspect that for some others there could potentially be… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
More than anything else, technology will pave the way for innovative change at Starbucks. The bulk of Starbucks' innovation over the next… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I think we are living in a time where the consumer has lots of choices, whether it's coffee, newspapers or whatever it… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Starbucks being an extension of peoples home and work. The sense of community, human connection. That appears to be as relevant in… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
In many places where coffee is grown, deforestation is a major issue. With Starbucks' position in the marketplace and the respect and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“Living in the same city as Microsoft, I’m only too aware that, even in low-technology businesses like coffee, the Next Big Thing… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Starbucks has stores in America in many, many communities that are governed by many, many different municipalities. Starbucks cannot dictate to a… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
When I returned as CEO in 2008, Starbucks had forgotten that meaningful innovations balance an organization's heritage with modern-day relevance and market… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I am concerned about any attrition in customer traffic at Starbucks, but I don't want to use the economy, commodity prices or… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
When I first discovered in the early 1980s the Italian espresso bars in my trip to Italy, the vision was to re-create… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I think Starbucks created a platform and, ultimately, a runway for many other companies to emulate. I suspect if we had not… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“So when some refer to Starbucks' coffee as an affordable luxury, I think to myself, Maybe so. But more accurate, I like… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I probably have about four or five cups of coffee a day. I make myself an espresso macchiato when I wake, which… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
For Starbucks, there will be no shortage of the highest-quality arabica beans. I suspect that for some others there could potentially be a problem,… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
If you look at coffee, tea, food and juice, we think there are inherent opportunities. If you look at health bars or grab-and-go products… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
The success of the Starbucks has been based on this balance between profitability and a social conscience. Everywhere we're doing business, were trying to… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Companies should not have a singular view of profitability. There needs to be a balance between commerce and social responsibility... The companies that are… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
“Living in the same city as Microsoft, I’m only too aware that, even in low-technology businesses like coffee, the Next Big Thing could knock… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
We have a big opportunity in China. We think the number of stores here can rival the number in North America. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Starbucks is not an advertiser; people think we are a great marketing company, but in fact we spend very little money on marketing and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
We woke up one day, and all the sudden Starbucks was in the middle of this political crossfire between the people who want to… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
I'm in a different position than most CEO's. I'm a founder. I'm not a hired CEO. Now, I can be fired by the board,… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Profitability is a shallow goal if it doesn't have a real purpose, and the purpose has to be share the profits with others. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
And with the right mentor, don't be afraid to expose your vulnerabilities. Admit you don't know what you don't know. When you acknowledge your… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
People in Washington need to put their feet in the shoes of working Americans. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
