| Commerce Department hosting trade mission to Africa The S.C. Commerce Department will host a trade mission to Kenya and Tanzania this fall from Sept. 19-20, open to companies across the state. Attendees will meet face-to-face with prospective distributors, agents and partners Starbucks to close 400 stores, expand pickup The Seattle-based coffee giant still plans to open approximately 300 new stores in the current fiscal year, down from its original goal of 600. The company says the moves are being driven by shifting consumer behaviors. | 