STARBUCKS GLOBAL EXPANSION STRATEGY

Starbucks Global Expansion Strategy

Starbucks Global Expansion Strategy

Although the first Starbucks opened in 1971 it wasn't until the 1990s that the company became the iconic coffee symbol of America. Starbucks' popularity exploded along side a changing generation of young Americans who were on the move and connected to the world-wide-web, while yearning for bigger and better, no matter the cost. This generation quickly became known as the “Starbucks Generation” and now, a decade later; it's spilling over into a thriving China. Starbucks entered China in 1999 and has now made it their number one target for ...