date:Apr 27, 2013
round the world, said Howard Schultz, chairman, president and chief executive officer. Innovation and an enhanced customer experience drove strong comp sales and revenue growth, while a focus on improving efficiency and controlling costs enabled us to deliver record margins and earnings.
The company also reported comparable store sales growth of 7% in the United States and 6% globally. Global comparable sales were driven by a 4% increase in traffic and a 2% increase in average ticket.
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