Core Viewpoint - Starbucks is facing significant pressure in the Chinese market, leading to its first price reduction in 25 years for non-coffee beverages, marking a strategic shift to combat local competition and a potential restructuring of its business in China [1][2][7]. Group 1: Price Adjustment and Market Response - In June 2025, Starbucks announced a price reduction for 10 non-coffee beverages, with the highest drop reaching 6 yuan, allowing consumers to save an average of 5 yuan per cup [2]. - The price adjustments reflect a direct response to the competitive landscape, particularly against local brands like Luckin Coffee, which reported a revenue increase of 41.2% year-on-year in Q1 2025 [2][3]. - Starbucks' revenue in China for FY2024 was $2.968 billion, a decline of 6.13% compared to the previous year, with same-store sales down 6% [2]. Group 2: Strategic Transformation - Starbucks is shifting its focus towards non-coffee products, aiming to enhance the "afternoon tea" experience as a key growth driver in the Chinese market [4]. - The company is implementing a "coffee + non-coffee" dual-engine model to better cater to various consumer scenarios and store types [4]. - The non-coffee segment is seen as crucial for penetrating lower-tier markets, with Starbucks expanding its presence to over 1,000 county-level markets and adding 166 new markets in FY2024 [4]. Group 3: Operational Changes and Challenges - To support its strategic shift, Starbucks has adopted cost-control measures, including tighter labor management, which has led to a reduction in workforce at individual stores [5][6]. - Despite these efforts, there are concerns about the effectiveness of labor reductions in enhancing productivity and driving sales growth [5][6]. - The company is also facing challenges in balancing its premium brand positioning with the need for competitive pricing in a rapidly evolving market [8][9]. Group 4: Ownership and Future Prospects - There are ongoing rumors regarding the potential sale of Starbucks' China business, with interest from private equity firms and local companies [7]. - Starbucks' global CEO has acknowledged the need for adjustments to enhance business performance while exploring strategic partnerships for growth in China [7]. - The company is under pressure to innovate and localize its product offerings to meet the distinct preferences of Chinese consumers [8].

图片来源：视觉中国 星巴克中国正在采取与其他国家市场不同的战术。 去年9月正式上任的星巴克董事长、首席执行官Brian Niccol，主张从根本上改变公司战略。他上任后的 计划是——精简菜单、减少折扣、慢而有序的创新、缩减下一财年的新店数量以释放资金支持转型。 而星巴克未把中国市场放在该调整计划之中。当时Niccol坦言，中国市场竞争非常激烈，星巴克需要想 清楚如何在当下和未来实现增长。 近期的消息表明，星巴克中国正在走一条与全球市场不同的路。 财报或许是指引这家全球最大咖啡连锁品牌做出选择的关键因素——根据星巴克中国4月30日发布的 2025财年第二财季业绩报告，当季公司营业收入为7.397亿美元，同比增长5%。中国同店交易量增长 4%，止住了2024年以来持续的下跌趋势。作为对比，北美市场第二财季同店交易量下降4%。 中国市场的表现对这家公司而言愈发重要。而这片市场由于其独特之处，注定无法与其他市场采取相似 的战术。 6月11日消息，据英国《金融时报》报道，星巴克首席执行官Brian Niccol表示，星巴克可能出售中国业 务的股权，并称此事引起了"极大兴趣"。该公司正在寻找有兴趣将该连锁门店从约8000 ...