July 2, 2008Starbucks closings to target stores opened since 2006
At this point, we don’t know if the closings will include Starbucks locations in the Roanoke and New River valleys. Starbucks has expanded rapidly here in the last few years. There are seven Roanoke Valley locations, including the mini stores inside a local Kroger and Ukrop’s Super Market. There are two in Blacksburg and one in Christiansburg. But in a statement released to me today by a public relations firm representing Starbucks, the coffee retailer said many of the closings will involve stores that opened since 2006. Here’s the statement: Details for specific locations are still being finalized. The stores identified for closure are spread across all major U.S. markets with approximately 70 percent of them opened since fiscal 2006. Out of respect and dignity for our partners, and our desire to share this information with impacted partners first, we are not publishing a full list of the stores. Starbucks will continue to evaluate all aspects of our business as we work to accomplish our multi-faceted plan to transform the company. We cannot offer any more specifics at this time. |
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Comments
[July 2, 2008 12:57 PM]
MarkMaybe I'm reading this wrong, but I think you've got it exactly backward. "Open since 2006" and "Opened since 2006" are essentially opposite in meaning, at least as I interpret them. The only overlap might be in stores that were opened *during* 2006, if the date in the original statement is interpreted inclusively.
Article: "But in a statement released to me today by a public relations firm representing Starbucks, the coffee retailer said many of the closings will involve stores that have been *open since 2006*."
Statement: "The stores identified for closure are spread across all major U.S. markets with approximately 70 percent of them *opened since fiscal 2006*."
[July 2, 2008 1:17 PM]
MichelleWow, aren't all the Roanoke Valley stores opened since 2006? Too bad. I love Starbucks!
[July 2, 2008 3:01 PM]
deanI know Florida and California are two area that will be involved. I think Roanoke will be okay, but wouldn't be suprised if the one in DT Blacksburg closes.
[July 3, 2008 9:39 AM]
JennyMark, Thanks for pointing out the wording in the entry. I made the change to reflect better what I was trying to say. I meant locations that have opened since 2006.