Company is still trying to crack the afternoon daypart code.

Will oversee shifting regulations, standards of environment, partners, community impact.

Part of move toward all-day snacking platforms.

Part of strategic priorities that are paying off.
 

New facility will focus on sustainability learning and innovation.

Management is reinventing operations to improve overall performance.

Laxman Narasimhan succeeds Howard Schultz.

Howard Schultz says company will soon unveil a transformative new platform.

Fourth-quarter results reflect early promise in reinvention plan.

Company also is speeding up beverage and food prep to serve more customers.