Starbucks Unveils New Strategic Initiatives To Transform and Innovate the Customer Experience
Also Announces Acquisition of The Coffee Equipment Company and its State of the Art Clover® Brewing System
Starbucks Corporate Site, March 20, 2008 — With more than 6,000 shareholders in attendance, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today unveiled a series of innovative customer-facing initiatives at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Howard Schultz, chairman, president and ceo, shared his vision for transforming the Starbucks customer experience and reinforcing a strong foundation from which to grow. The announcements marked the next stage of Starbucks transformation following nearly three months of passionate work that began with Schultz’s return as ceo on January 7.


