date:Apr 28, 2013
class, spent to step up new cafe openings in what has become one of its key segments.
As Starbucks faces more competition globally in the coffee market from fast food chains such as McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's, it is trying to maintain its appeal to consumers and boost profits by expanding the line of products it sells in its cafes.
To that end, the Seattle, Washington retailer recently acquired the Teavana tea-shop chain, the La Boulange bakery chain and the Evolution bottled juice co