Starbucks PR hijacked at London History Museum Leave a reply With the story of Starbucks’ ‘tax dodging’ still fresh in our minds, perhaps it’s not surprising that the companies latest advertising campaign using Twitter got hijacked by tax lobbyists and campaigners. Hoping to spread a bit of Christmas cheer this 2012, Starbucks launched their #spreadthecheer hashtag campaign at various major tourist attractions in the UK, […]
Costa Coffee reap the tax rewards Leave a replyCoffee drinkers are boycotting the Starbucks chain in the UK with ever increasing numbers. Thankfully in business, one companies downfall is another companies blessing. This couldn’t be more true than for rival company Costa Coffee as they publish figures saying their sales have increased over 7% in the last few months, albeit with at least […]
5 Great Coffee Gifts for this Christmas Leave a replyWith Christmas quickly approaching its time to find your loved one that perfect little present. With so many crowded shops to battle your way through, wouldn’t it be nice to just sit down and be able to glance over a list of excellent potential gifts… Well, if they like their coffee (or you’re trying to […]
Starbucks donating an extra £10M to us Brits Leave a reply Kris Engskov, the Starbucks boss in Britain, announced that they would be donating an extra £10 million to the British exchequer in 2013. Even with the recent backlash about their tax antics, Starbucks have made this bold tax move without any pressure from governmental or financial institutions. Mr Engskov said before a parliamentary committee that the company has only […]
Tea giant Teavana bought by Starbucks Leave a replyTeavana, a retail store that specialises in loose-leaf and made-to-order tea, has agreed upon a sale to Starbucks for a refreshing £385 million. The 1997 Atlanta based tea-house company offers high-end specialist teas that most people will not have tasted before, such as blooming whites, tisanes and oolong. They also retain a vast selection of tea-products, including […]