Starbucks looks for China partners

Starbucks looks for new friends in choppy China coffee waters

After seven years of operating its China stores independently, Starbucks is reconsidering returning to a partnership-based business model Key Takeaways: Starbucks is considering bringing in partners to its China operation,…

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