By Doug Zanger

For those who have visited Italy over the years, there has been a notable lack of Starbucks presence. That is all about to change as Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz announced that the Seattle-based coffee giant will open its first store in Milan, the city that inspired his vision for the company.

“Starbucks history is directly linked to the way the Italians created and executed the perfect shot of espresso. Everything that we’ve done sits on the foundation of those wonderful experiences that many of us have had in Italy, and we’ve aspired to be a respectful steward of Read full story ›

Source: The Drum