Publication Date

2009

Document Type

Article

Disciplines

Business

Abstract

The Starbucks Corporation significantly utilizes alliances to expand market reach, improve product image, and develop greater company profitability. Starbucks, due to their market position and attributes, applies a Differentiation Focus strategy as defined by Porter’s Generic Market Theory. A review of Starbucks Corporation’s marketing strategies and alliance strategies proves that the company is being highly successful within this market scope.

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Business Commons

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