During Tuesday’s Morning trade, Shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), gained 0.04% to $61.36.
Starbucks Corporation, declared a noteworthy hiring milestone and investments to further bridge the gap between the military and civilians since only 12 percent of the U.S. public understands the service and sacrifice of the one percent who have served.1 The company has hired more than 5,500 veterans and military spouses, surpassing the halfway mark to reaching its commitment made in 2013 to hire 10,000 by 2018. Additionally, to better address the needs of partners (employees) who are active duty or reservists in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard, Starbucks declared a new pay-for-service-benefit, which will cover up to 80 hours of pay each year for service obligations.
As a company that already offers a tuition-free education to eligible U.S. partners through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, the company also shared recently that it is providing partners who are current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces with an additional tuition-free education to extend to a spouse or child. More than 4,000 partners already take advantage of this education benefit in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to earn a bachelor’s degree with 100 percent tuition coverage. ASU, with nearly 4,200 veterans and 1,000 military family members enrolled at the university, also demonstrates a strong commitment to veterans and military families through scholarships and the Pat Tillman Veterans Center and has been named one of the nation’s “Best for Vets” colleges by the Military Times.
“We have a responsibility as a nation to honor our veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice, but it goes beyond saying thank you – we must put our thanks into action and collectively assist those who are making the transition from military to civilian life,” said Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz. “Not only do we have a moral duty to engage veterans once they leave the service, we know that doing so in a meaningful way will ultimately strengthen our nation.”
Starbucks Corporation operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee worldwide. The company operates in four segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; China/Asia Pacific; and Channel Development. The company’s stores offer coffee and tea beverages, packaged roasted whole bean and ground coffees, single serve products, and juices and bottled water.
Shares of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL), declined -0.55% to $50.36, during its current trading session.
Rome isn’t the only new nonstop destination being added from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport next spring. Delta Air Lines (DAL) will launch seasonal service to Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport from its Twin Cities hub starting May 26, 2016.
Reykjavik will be Delta’s fifth destination in Europe from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta recently declared service from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Rome and also operates flights to Amsterdam, London, Paris and Tokyo-Narita. Reykjavik service will be operated in conjunction with Delta’s joint venture partners Air France, KLM and Alitalia using a 199-seat Boeing 757-300 aircraft. The aircraft offers 20 seats in the premium cabin in addition to 29 in Delta Comfort+ and 150 in Main Cabin.
“By next spring, our customers in the Twin Cities will enjoy direct service to six overseas international destinations in Europe and Asia,” said Bob Cortelyou, Delta’s Senior Vice President–Network Planning. “New service from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Reykjavik will open up more opportunities not only for passengers, but also for cargo handlers that import and export fish and other commodities between the two countries.”
Delta Air Lines, Inc. provides planned air transportation for passengers and cargo worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Airline and Refinery. Its route network comprises various gateway airports in Amsterdam, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle, and Tokyo-Narita.
Finally, Shares of Kroger Co (NYSE:KR), gained 0.31%, and is now trading at $37.20.
The Kroger Co., declared Kroger’s climate disclosure score, as measured by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), has improved 48% over the previous year, increasing 29 points for a total score of 89/100.
Kroger declared it was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index-North America for the third successive year.
“Kroger’s sustainability efforts start with a commitment to transparency and performance,” said Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, Kroger’s director of sustainability. “Our improving Carbon Disclosure Project score and inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third successive year are important mile markers, but our work is only just startning. We will continue to set and meet sustainability commitments for our customers, associates, communities and our planet.”
The Kroger Co., together with its auxiliaries, operates as a retailer in the United States and internationally. It also manufactures and processes food for sale in its supermarkets. The company operates retail food and drug stores, multi-department stores, jewelry stores, and convenience stores.