SBUX - Starbucks Corp.

Starbucks Corporation (Starbucks) is the roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world, operating in more than 50 countries. Starbucks purchases and roasts whole bean coffees and sells them, along with handcrafted coffee and tea beverages and a variety of fresh food items, through Company-operated retail stores. It also sells coffee and tea products and license its trademarks through other channels, such as licensed retail stores and, through certain of its licensees and equity investees, the Company produces and sells a variety of ready-to-drink beverages. In addition to its flagship Starbucks brand, its portfolio includes brands, such as Tazo Tea, Seattles Best Coffee, and Starbucks VIA Ready Brew. Starbucks has three operating segments: United States (US), International, and Global Consumer Products Group (CPG). In October 2010, the Company acquired Magic Johnson Enterprises remaining 50% interest in Urban Coffee Opportunities.