Jul 18 2008
Starbucks Closing in Las Vegas
The verdict is out. About 3 weeks ago, Starbucks announced it was closing 600 stores nationwide. I immediately tried to find out if any of my favorite Starbucks were on the chopping block, but no decisions had been made at that point.
Today, the Las Vegas Review Journal published an article listing all 17 stores that are closing in the Valley. Thankfully, none of mine were on it. I really enjoy the taste of their regular coffee and there is nothing like an icy Mocha Frappuccino when it’s over 100 outside. But, on average, I only stop at Starbucks once or twice a month. And I swear the price goes up every time.
Surprisingly, the comments posted about the article were not negative about the stores closings in any way. In fact, the attitude was more like Starbucks it too expensive and it’s not that big of a deal to make your own coffee. So, I am wondering, could this possibly be because of the economy? Would these comments have been the same 2 or 3 years ago?
