CLaunches Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew Coffee.
Opens East Africa Farmer Support Center in Kigali, Rwanda.
Starbucks partners with (RED)™ to help save lives in Africa.
Starbucks named on of the most engaged brand in social media. Launches myStarbucks and Starbucks Card iPhone apps and Starbucks Card Mobile payment.
Opens stores in: Poland and Aruba.
Total stores: 16,635