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Starbucks Mobile Order app lets Android users cut queues in the UK | |
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Android users will no longer have to wait in line for their morning latte. Starbucks has now extended its Mobile Order and Pay service for coffee to Android devices. | Android users will no longer have to wait in line for their morning latte. Starbucks has now extended its Mobile Order and Pay service for coffee to Android devices. |
The coffee giant introduced mobile pre-pay for iOS users in London in 150 stores last October. | The coffee giant introduced mobile pre-pay for iOS users in London in 150 stores last October. |
Starbucks has doubled the number of stores offering pre-payment to 300 as part of expansion plans. | Starbucks has doubled the number of stores offering pre-payment to 300 as part of expansion plans. |
The app lets customers pre-order hot and cold drinks and food from homes or work, then skip the queue when collecting their coffee. | The app lets customers pre-order hot and cold drinks and food from homes or work, then skip the queue when collecting their coffee. |
Starbucks estimates that the new service could save UK customers 15 minutes per coffee. | Starbucks estimates that the new service could save UK customers 15 minutes per coffee. |
The app will be available across the UK including Edinburgh, Glasgow Manchester, Birmingham and London. | The app will be available across the UK including Edinburgh, Glasgow Manchester, Birmingham and London. |
The UK expansion coincides with an international roll-out in Canada and follows the nationwide roll out in the US last year. | The UK expansion coincides with an international roll-out in Canada and follows the nationwide roll out in the US last year. |
Mobile pre-pay came in on October 1 in the UK on International Coffee Day. | Mobile pre-pay came in on October 1 in the UK on International Coffee Day. |
According to Ian Crana, vice president of marketing, the app has seen high demand and is the “newest”, “fastest” and “most innovative” way to buy coffee on the go. | According to Ian Crana, vice president of marketing, the app has seen high demand and is the “newest”, “fastest” and “most innovative” way to buy coffee on the go. |
“Our customers can skip the queue by placing and paying for their order before they get in store – ideal for those rushed days when every minute counts and you don’t think you have time to stop for coffee,” he said. | “Our customers can skip the queue by placing and paying for their order before they get in store – ideal for those rushed days when every minute counts and you don’t think you have time to stop for coffee,” he said. |
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