Starbucks opened its first store in 1971 in Seattle's Pike Place Market. It grew to over 20,000 stores globally by focusing on high-quality coffee, customer experience in its stores as a "third place" outside of work and home, and social responsibility. Starbucks pioneered ethical sourcing guidelines and sustainability efforts. It diversified its brand through acquisitions like Tazo Tea, Evolution Fresh, and La Boulange to offer more products. Innovation, location strategy, and loyalty programs helped drive continued revenue growth internationally.