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Starbucks replaces baristas with vending machines

June 2nd, 2008 · 5 Comments · Coffee Shop News, Retail Coffee Industry

In a move that directly contradicts the Starbucks’ position of “putting people before products,” the company is reported to be launching vending machines in place of baristas to serve coffee at grocery stores in 8 states. Starbucks unit brews up self-serve espresso bars Starbucks Corp. is experimenting with selling espresso drinks from a machine, sans [...]

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