Stock Report: Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) Report Updated: Nov 16, 2009  |  Print This Page

Starbucks Corporation engages in the purchase, roasting, and sale of whole bean coffees worldwide. It offers brewed coffees, Italian-style espresso beverages, cold blended beverages, various complementary food items, coffee-related accessories and equipment, a selection of premium teas, and a line of compact discs, through its retail stores. The company also sells and licenses its trademark through other channels. In addition, Starbucks Corporation produces and sells ready-to-drink beverages, which include bottled beverages and espresso drinks, and a line of ice creams. Its brand portfolio includes superpremium Tazo teas, Starbucks Hear Music compact discs, Seattle’s Best Coffee, and Torrefazione Italia coffee. As of September 30, 2007, the company operated 8,505 retail stores. Starbucks Corporation was founded in 1985 and is based in Seattle, Washington.