Starbucks Still Offers Long-Term Growth, but Soft Sales Suggest Room for Operational Improvements
Starbucks' third-quarter update effectively forces investors to choose one of two narratives: (1) Soft U.S. transaction growth is a byproduct of an evolving landscape but shouldn't overshadow the company's digital, menu innovation, international growth, and new restaurant format opportunities; or (2) soft U.S. transaction growth is the result of a brand stretching itself too thin across target audiences and opening the door for competition. We fall on the side of the former, as 5% comps in the U...Starbucks is a roaster, marketer and retailer of coffee. The company's segments are: Americas, which is inclusive of the United States, Canada, and Latin America; International, which is inclusive of China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and Channel Development. The company's Americas and International segments include both company-operated and licensed stores. The company's Channel Development segment includes roasted whole bean and ground coffees, Seattle's Best Coffee?, Starbucks- and Teavana-branded single-serve products, a variety of ready-to-drink beverages, and other products sold worldwide outside of the company's company-operated and licensed stores.
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