When I read about Starbucks closing down stores today, I wasn't the least bit afraid of them filing for bankruptcy or closing down forever. I've been following the whole Starbucks ordeal on savvywallet.com. Even with the free iced coffee on Wednesday promotion, introduction of their fruity smoothies, and free wifi with gift card registrations. The only thing I'm worried about is not enough hotspots for wifi. There are several stores around my area that are closing down, and that's what I'm concerned about. I enjoy walking around the streets, plop down and always be able to find a signal because I know a Starbucks is near. The glory days are over.
Austin Chu | Homepage | 07.18.08 - 3:56 pm | #

600 company-owned stores out of 11,000 U.S. locations.

A bid to boost business.

Weed out unprofitable locations.

California has the most -- (8, next Florida (59), Texas (57) and New York (39)

A sign of the times.

Ouch.
starbucks closure list | Homepage | 07.20.08 - 3:45 am | #

The woman accused of dumping the mocha in the manager's face was found not guilty.
LeftThinker | Homepage | 07.31.08 - 5:40 pm | #

O.J. Simpson was not found guilty either - but he did it.
JustaDog | Homepage | 07.31.08 - 6:30 pm | #