I tried to build a company my father would have been proud to work for, that he would have looked back on and said, 'That's the company that honoured me, even though I don't have an education'. I wanted to build a company that had a conscience. Howard Schultz backbuildcompany share on social
We have a big opportunity in China. We think the number of stores here can rival the number in North America. Howard Schultz americabigchina Change image and share on social
The response to the Starbucks brand has been phenomenal in our international markets. Howard Schultz brandinternationalmarket Change image and share on social
When it comes to Starbucks, I take every threat very personally. Howard Schultz personallystarbucksthreat Change image and share on social
The evolving social and digital media platforms and highly innovative and relevant payment capabilities are causing seismic changes in consumer behavior and creating equally disruptive opportunities for business. Howard Schultz behaviorbusinesscapability share on social
The hardest thing about being a leader is demonstrating or showing vulnerability... When the leader demonstrates vulnerability and sensibility and brings people together, the team wins. Howard Schultz bringdemonstratehard Change image and share on social
This may sound a bit naive, but I got here by believing in big dreams. Howard Schultz believebigbite Change image and share on social
It's different when you're trying to turn something around, especially something that you built, at a time when so many constituents - the media, Wall Street, competitors, ex-employees - are all saying that Starbucks's best days are behind it, and that Schultz is never going to be able to bring it back. Howard Schultz backbringbuild share on social
If you look at coffee, tea, food and juice, we think there are inherent opportunities. If you look at health bars or grab-and-go products that are in our stores, we think we can significantly enhance them and make them more widely available. Howard Schultz barcoffeeenhance share on social
The challenge of the retail business is the human condition. Howard Schultz businesschallengecondition Change image and share on social