Starbucks Says Its New Stores in Low-Income Areas Are Profitable

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Starbucks Corp. said its move to put stores in low-income areas such as Ferguson, Missouri, hasn’t been a money-losing endeavor.

The three locations open so far as part of the project have been profitable, said Rodney Hines, director for community investments for Starbucks’ U.S. retail operations. And the company is unveilingBloomberg Terminal a fourth cafe on Wednesday on the South Side of Chicago.