The response to the Starbucks brand has been phenomenal in our international markets.

Starbucks is committed to evolving and enhancing our customer experience with innovative and wholesome food offerings.

We are not in the coffee business serving people, we are in the people business serving coffee.

To stay vigorous, a company needs to provide a stimulating and challenging environment for all these types: the dreamer, the entrepreneur, the professional manager, and the leader. If it doesn't, it risks becoming yet another mediocre corporation.

With a population of more than 600 million people, an emerging middle class that is driving strong consumption, and a robust and resilient economy, Southeast Asia presents a compelling growth opportunity for Starbucks.

I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.

People want to be part of something larger than themselves. They want to be part of something they're really proud of, that they'll fight for, sacrifice for, that they trust.