Ashish Vaswani
India

Starbucks’ alliance with Tata Global Beverages in India has ensured that the best quality coffee beans reach the consumer. One-fifth if the company’s expenses are utilized in sourcing the highest quality beans and making them available in-store. This goes miles in strengthening Tata Starbucks’ commitment to quality.


Bottled Frappuccino blended beverages have also been made available in supermarkets such as Godrej’s Nature Basket and Food Hall. Special kiosks have been setup at major airports. Starbucks uses one of its four major store design templates to cater to a location, depending on its culture and uniqueness.

Global Scenario

In terms of global distribution, brewed Starbucks is now available at a variety of places including Barnes & Noble bookstores, United Airlines, Sheraton and Westin hotels, and Holland America Cruise Lines, as well as through licensing and joint venture agreements in 15 countries. The Tata Alliance is one the result of one such agreement.