BBC News | The Company File | Starbucks storms into UK

BBC News | The Company File | Starbucks storms into UK ()

  „The UK speciality coffee market has been growing rapidly, with chains like Coffee Republic and Costas springing up throughout metropolitan areas. Taking over Seattle Scott Svenson on why the recession won't hurt businessThe company has begun its expansion by acquiring the Seattle Coffee Company, a UK-based chain of 64 shops run by two Americans, Scott and Ally Svenson. They launched the company after moving from Seattle to London, and now stand to gain $20m (£12.5m) from the sale. Their shops will be rebranded by Starbucks over the next year, and the Svensons will continue to have management responsibility for UK operations.“

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