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Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Posted by C.R. Roberts @ 03:48:04 pm
Starbucks has released a list of some 600 U.S. stores slated to close. I count one in Tacoma - downtown in the Rainier Pacific Bank Building – and 18 others in the state.
In the South Sound, the Federal Way store at 31515 20th Ave. S. will close, as will the store at the Kent Haggens and the one in the Orting Retail Center.
No final closure dates have been announced, and the company said in a release this afternoon that it has informed workers and management personnel at the affected stores about the closures.
For a look at the complete list, click here.
Categories: Shopping, Restaurants
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COMMENTS:
Starbucks became their own competition. I remember being in Vancouver BC one weekend standing on a corner & there was a Starbucks on 3 of the 4 corners, not 3 coffee shops, but 3 Starbucks! They have been competing with themselves for years, now that $5 coffee has become a luxary most can't afford they are feeling it.
The Rainier Pacific Bank Starbucks is across from my office. I was just there this afternoon! Most people in my office visit this Starbucks twice daily! Its super busy in the morning and busy at certain times in the afternoon on the average day. Its also directly across from the Tacoma Convention Center. When there is a convention, there is a constant line out the door. Aside from Emerald City Smoothie, this Starbucks is the ONLY quick place to get something to eat or drink. Now we're stuck with walking down the hill to Tully's/Quizno's that share space. Nothing is worse than a coffee shop with a toasted garlic smell....mmm, yuck!
I use the Rainier Pacific Starbucks at least 5 times a week. Everytime I go in there, I wait behind at least three people, and others get in line behind me. The place is always busy, and the baristas are the best in the biz. They're quick; they're nice; they're everything Starbucks promises. Why this store?!!!
This is not a good sign and should be a wake-up call to downtown Tacoma, among many others. I know of where I speak...
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