Reinventing Starbucks, Together

The District Manager+ Leadership Experience, attended by 2,000, marks a pivotal moment in the Starbucks Reinvention plan.

In a letter to Starbucks partners, the chief executive officer thanks outgoing chief operating officer John Culver and looks ahead to leadership changes designed to speed the company’s reinvention.

Debbie Stroud and Denise Nelson, senior vice presidents of U.S. operations, shared this letter to Starbucks partners on creating a safe, welcoming and kind third place.

In a letter to Starbucks partners, chief executive officer Howard Schultz shared a set of principles and a new partnership for the reinvention of the next chapter of the company. 

The sessions are designed to provide space to identify pain points and gain innovation and wisdom from partners (employees) at all levels.

Starbucks announced a series of partner investments this week. Here’s what partners had to say.

Starbucks plan to create a series of branded NFT collections, the ownership of which initiates community membership, and allows for access to exclusive experiences and perks.

On Tuesday, the company announced new investments in partners during the quarterly earnings call, through a letter from ceo Howard Schultz, a video and more.

“Hearing from so many of you since my return has only deepened my commitment and affirmed the need to take bold action to restore your trust and belief in Starbucks,” wrote Schultz in a letter announcing new investments in partners.

Starbucks announces the return of the Coffee Master program for retail partners in North America, celebrating their coffee passion and helping deepen their knowledge.