Martin Coles Quotations

We're not rushing into a market and then under-deliver on customer expectations.

As Starbucks continues to accelerate its international expansion, we must perpetually build stronger infrastructures that will allow us to meet the Company's strategic growth objectives. Cliff's and Julio's past successes, extensive experience, knowledge of the business and Starbucks culture, as well as Phil's credentials in the restaurant and retail industries, are strong indicators that these leaders will provide the foundation we need in the region to reach our long-term goal while continuing to deliver our legendary service and the Starbucks Experience to our customers.

There's no substitute for careful driving, but we think stability control is potentially life-saving technology that should be fitted as standard on all new cars.

It's ludicrous that a card with a lower interest rate can cost more than one with a higher rate.