http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:39:46 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:16 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Loyal-Starbucks-customers-furious-over-new-rewards-program?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Starbucks will launch My Starbucks Rewards in December 2009Photo by hyku on FlickrLoyal Starbucks customers are furious over the new My Starbucks Rewards program, and they are not afraid to say it.  Last month, the specialty coffee company ... Starbucks Corporation Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Loyal-Starbucks-customers-furious-over-new-rewards-program?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Starbucks-creates-Thanksgiving-Blend-coffee-to-compliment-your-holiday-feast?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner   Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend is perfect for your holiday dinner.  Photo by Steven TickleIn 2008, Starbucks collaborated with Seattle's own, world-renowned chef Tom Douglas to create a special blend of coffee that compliments a hearty Than... Whole Bean Coffee Espresso Month Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Starbucks-creates-Thanksgiving-Blend-coffee-to-compliment-your-holiday-feast?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Starbucks-executives-receive-stock-bonuses-worth-millions?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner   Cliff Burrows, president of Starbucks Coffee U.S.  Photo by strategiesThe Seattle Times reported that several top executives at Starbucks received restricted stock awards this week.  The Restricted Stock Units (RSU) were granted to t... Starbucks Corporation Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:17:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Starbucks-executives-receive-stock-bonuses-worth-millions?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Starbucks-VIA-is-off-to-the-races-with-NASCAR?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Starbucks VIA is off to the NASCAR racesPhoto by Starbucks Coffee CompanyBeginning Friday, November 13, thousands of NASCAR fans attending this weekend's Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) event at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) will receive a free taste... Contests and Giveaways Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:56:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Starbucks-VIA-is-off-to-the-races-with-NASCAR?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Starbucks-files-complaint-against-competitor-Costa-Coffee?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner   Here is one of the questionable Costa Coffee adsStarbucks Coffee Company filed a complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) against rival coffee chain Costa Coffee.  The Seattle-based coffee company accused its UK competitor... Starbucks Corporation Starbucks Competitors Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:39:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Starbucks-files-complaint-against-competitor-Costa-Coffee?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Starbucks-and-MSNBCs-Morning-Joe-are-Brewing-Together-with-a-day-of-service?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Starbucks offers Morning Joe Edition coffee in grocery storesPhoto by Starbucks Coffee CompanyStarbucks Coffee Company announced today that it is renaming one of its popular ground coffee offerings from Gold Coast Blend to Gold Coast Blend: Morn... Starbucks Shared Planet Starbucks Partnerships Espresso Month Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:03:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Starbucks-and-MSNBCs-Morning-Joe-are-Brewing-Together-with-a-day-of-service?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d4-African-Wildlife-Foundation-and-Starbucks-establish-CoffeeQuality-Laboratory-in-Kenya?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner   Starbucks and AWF open a Coffee-Quality Laboratory in Kenya  to assist coffee farmers. (Photo/Starbucks Coffee Company)The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Starbucks Coffee Company announced today the inauguration of the Coffee-Quali... Coffee Origin Countries Starbucks Shared Planet Starbucks Partnerships Espresso Month Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d4-African-Wildlife-Foundation-and-Starbucks-establish-CoffeeQuality-Laboratory-in-Kenya?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Starbucks-Eggnog-Latte-Gingerbread-Latte-and-Peppermint-Mochaoh-my?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner   Starbucks holiday beverages are back, Eggnog Latte, Gingerbread  Latte and Peppermint Mocha.  Photo by lilivanili on FlickrIt's that time of year again.  The holiday season is upon us, and your local Starbucks store is transform... Starbucks Beverages Espresso Month Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:20:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Starbucks-Eggnog-Latte-Gingerbread-Latte-and-Peppermint-Mochaoh-my?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Starbucks-merges-its-two-card-programs-to-create-one-loyalty-program?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Starbucks is merging its two popular card programs to create one loyalty program for customers.Photo by bizmac on FlickrStarbucks Coffee Company announced Friday it is merging its two card programs, Starbucks Card Rewards and Starbucks Gold card... Starbucks Corporation Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:24:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Starbucks-merges-its-two-card-programs-to-create-one-loyalty-program?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Project-Runways-Christian-Siriano-creates-Starbucks-first-designer-Starbucks-Card?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner   Christian Siriano of Project Runway creates Starbucks first   designer Mini Starbucks Card. Photo: StarbucksChristian Siriano, winner of Project Runway Season Four, has partnered with Starbucks Coffee Company to create the first designer ... Starbucks Partnerships Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:08:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Project-Runways-Christian-Siriano-creates-Starbucks-first-designer-Starbucks-Card?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Starbucks-supports-Referendum-71-in-Washington-State?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner   Starbucks supports R-71 in Washington State  Photo (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)Starbucks joined a long list of Northwest companies that have endorsed Referendum 71 in Washington State.  If approved, R-71 would keep the domestic partner... Starbucks Corporation Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:36:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Starbucks-supports-Referendum-71-in-Washington-State?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Starbucks-resolves-noncompete-lawsuit-against-former-executive-Paul-Twohig?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Starbucks resolved its lawsuit against former exective Paul Twohig for joiningDunkin' Donuts.Photo by Roberto_Garcia on FlickrStarbucks announced Friday that the coffee company has resolved its lawsuit against former executive Paul Twohig for breach ... Starbucks Corporation Starbucks Competitors Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:54:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Starbucks-resolves-noncompete-lawsuit-against-former-executive-Paul-Twohig?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d22-5-reasons-to-enjoy-your-coffee-at-Starbucks--a-rebuttal?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Five reasons to enjoy your coffee at StarbucksPhoto by Pink Sherbet Photography on FlickrLast week, our very own San Diego Coffeeshop Examiner encouraged coffee drinkers to drop their Starbucks habit and patronize local cafes.  She criticized S... Starbucks Shared Planet Espresso Month Starbucks Competitors Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:25:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d22-5-reasons-to-enjoy-your-coffee-at-Starbucks--a-rebuttal?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Starbucks-sues-former-executive-for-joining-Dunkin-Donuts?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts Photo by Roberto_Garcia on Flickr Starbucks corporate legal department must be pretty busy these days.  Carly Simon is suing Starbucks for "fraudulent business practices" while Starbucks is suing a former ... Starbucks Corporation Starbucks Competitors Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:05:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Starbucks-sues-former-executive-for-joining-Dunkin-Donuts?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Starbucks-responds-to-Carly-Simons-lawsuit-in-online-statement?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Photo by Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks Coffee Company immediately posted its response to Carly Simon's lawsuit in an online statement.  On Friday, Simon's attorney filed a lawsuit in California seeking $5 million to $10 million from Starbu... Starbucks Corporation Starbucks Partnerships Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:40:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Starbucks-responds-to-Carly-Simons-lawsuit-in-online-statement?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Starbucks-VIA-goes-decaf-and-hits-REI-in-time-for-the-Holidays?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Starbucks VIA Ready Brew. Photo by Starbucks Coffee CompanySince the national launch of Starbucks VIA Ready Brew two weeks ago, the coffee company says the instant coffee has been "exceeding expectations".  So Starbucks is taking it o... Starbucks Beverages Starbucks Partnerships Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:51:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Starbucks-VIA-goes-decaf-and-hits-REI-in-time-for-the-Holidays?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Singer-Carly-Simon-sues-Starbucks-for-fraudulent-business-practices?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Carly Simon at 61st Academy Awards Photo by Alan Light On Friday, singer Carly Simon filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Coffee Company for “unlawful, unfair and fraudulent business practices" along with other allegations.  Simon blam... Starbucks Corporation Starbucks Partnerships Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:51:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Singer-Carly-Simon-sues-Starbucks-for-fraudulent-business-practices?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Starbucks-and-TransFair-USA-host-online-dialogue-about-sustainability-of-Fair-Trade-coffee?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Starbucks offers Fairtrade coffee in London Photo by kafka4prez on Flickr under a Creative Commons license. In honor of October as Fair Trade Month in the U.S., Starbucks Coffee Company and TransFair USA will host a live online conversation on Mond... Coffee Origin Countries Starbucks Shared Planet Starbucks Partnerships Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:27:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Starbucks-and-TransFair-USA-host-online-dialogue-about-sustainability-of-Fair-Trade-coffee?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Take-the-Starbucks-VIA-Taste-Challenge?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner Starbucks CFO Troy Alstead rung the NASDAQ opening bell to celebrate the arrival of Starbucks VIA. Photo: Starbucks Coffee CompanyStarbucks VIA Ready Brew arrives at Starbucks stores nationwide on Tuesday, September 29th. With this launch, Starb... Starbucks Beverages Contests and Giveaways Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:53:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Take-the-Starbucks-VIA-Taste-Challenge?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m9d25-How-to-use-Starbucks-new-iPhone-apps?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner   Two new Starbucks iPhone apps   Photo: turoczy under Creative Commons license Starbucks launched two new apps for your iPhone and iPod touch this week...myStarbucks App and Starbucks Card Mobile App.  Let's take a look at each one i... Starbucks Partnerships Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:01:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15092-Starbucks-Examiner~y2009m9d25-How-to-use-Starbucks-new-iPhone-apps?cid=exrss-Starbucks-Examiner