Edited sentence: 2nd was unusual in transactions not involving sales tax.Fiscal data shows that Starbucks stores in such close proximity are still profitable, largely because the stores draw more customers to the area rather than drawing solely from exisiting numbers.In October 2006, the iTunes Music Store began carrying the Hear Music catalog as part of its online offerings.It is interesting to note also that some drinks, such as the tall vanilla latte, have experienced only a four-cent price increase (to $2.74 at most U.Prices of whole bean coffees in the U.Selling out.Starbucks partners are taught during training that most independently-owned coffee shops actually see an increase in revenue when Starbucks opens a store nearby.The FY07 price increase is the first since October of 2004.This foot traffic halo effect is also responsible for the multiplicity of Starbucks stores seen in some markets.This pay increase (which varies from 2-12% depending on length of employment, individual stores' financial information, and position) may be largely responsible for the price increase.UPDATE: Starbucks has reportedly issued a pay increase for all U.have also been raised for the first time in nine years.partners employed longer than six months.stores), thus requiring the use of pennies in some transactions, which until Oct