In many places where coffee is grown, deforestation is a major issue. With Starbucks' position in the marketplace and the respect and relationships we have, we can - and have, in some cases - been able to educate and influence people.

When we began Starbucks, what I wanted to try to do was to create a set of values, guiding principles, and culture.

Europe has always represented a major strategic opportunity to achieve our goal of creating and building an enduring global brand.

This may sound a bit naive, but I got here by believing in big dreams.

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

The entrepreneurial opportunity in America is alive and well.

The evolving social and digital media platforms and highly innovative and relevant payment capabilities are causing seismic changes in consumer behavior and creating equally disruptive opportunities for business.