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Starbucks CEO sets four-minute service goal as he tries to reinvigorate sagging sales
Read full article: Starbucks CEO sets four-minute service goal as he tries to reinvigorate sagging salesStarbucks’ new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol wants customers to get their orders hand-delivered by a barista in four minutes or less, a goal that will be central as he tries to reinvigorate the company’s sagging sales.
Starbucks turns to a celebrity CEO as it struggles to define itself for an era of mobile orders
Read full article: Starbucks turns to a celebrity CEO as it struggles to define itself for an era of mobile ordersFifty-three years after its founding, Starbucks is unhappy with what it’s become – and trying to figure out how to meet customers’ changing needs without losing its coffeehouse roots.
Starbucks is giving its new CEO a huge pay package and not making him move to Seattle
Read full article: Starbucks is giving its new CEO a huge pay package and not making him move to SeattleStarbucks' incoming CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate from his home in California to Seattle, the home of the global coffee giant.
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to rates
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to ratesWall Street ticked higher after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected.
Microsoft says that a cyberattack triggered the hours-long outage impacting Azure customers
Read full article: Microsoft says that a cyberattack triggered the hours-long outage impacting Azure customersA global Microsoft Azure outage that impacted a range of services for consumers Tuesday — from reports of stalling Outlook emails to trouble ordering on Starbucks’ mobile app — was triggered by distributed denial of service cyberattack, according to the tech giant.
Supreme Court, siding with Starbucks, makes it harder for NLRB to win court orders in labor disputes
Read full article: Supreme Court, siding with Starbucks, makes it harder for NLRB to win court orders in labor disputesThe Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to win court orders when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns in a case that stemmed from a labor dispute with Starbucks.
Walmart's strong first quarter driven by consumers seeking bargains with inflation still an issue
Read full article: Walmart's strong first quarter driven by consumers seeking bargains with inflation still an issueWalmart is reporting another quarter of strong results as its low prices pull in shoppers scouring for discounts with inflation stubbornly high.
US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
Read full article: US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fearsConsumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited concerns about stubbornly high inflation and interest rates and fears that unemployment could rise.
Salad chain says a cleaner farming method will offset adding steak to its menu. What is it?
Read full article: Salad chain says a cleaner farming method will offset adding steak to its menu. What is it?The announcement of Sweetgreen salad chain that it’s adding beef to its menu led to strong reactions online, with customers questioning the company’s carbon neutral plans.
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle
Read full article: Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggleFormer Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the company’s leaders should spend more time in stores and focus on coffee drinks as they work to turn around flagging sales.
Starbucks reports weaker-than-expected fiscal Q2 results as customer traffic slows
Read full article: Starbucks reports weaker-than-expected fiscal Q2 results as customer traffic slowsStarbucks is reporting weaker-than-expected sales in its fiscal second quarter as customer traffic dried up in many key markets.
Starbucks appears likely to win Supreme Court dispute with federal labor agency
Read full article: Starbucks appears likely to win Supreme Court dispute with federal labor agencyThe U.S. Supreme Court has appeared to side with Starbucks in a case that could make it harder for the federal government to seek injunctions when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns.
Booming cold drink sales mean more plastic waste. So Starbucks redesigned its cups
Read full article: Booming cold drink sales mean more plastic waste. So Starbucks redesigned its cupsBooming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks stores have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in.
Mideast Starbucks franchisee firing 2,000 workers after being targeted in Israel-Hamas war boycott
Read full article: Mideast Starbucks franchisee firing 2,000 workers after being targeted in Israel-Hamas war boycottThe Middle East franchisee of Starbucks has begun firing some 2,000 staff at its coffee shops across the region after the brand found itself targeted by activists during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
24-year-old Houston man indicted, accused of robbing 5 Starbucks over 6 days in 2023
Read full article: 24-year-old Houston man indicted, accused of robbing 5 Starbucks over 6 days in 2023The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday that a 24-year-old Houston man has been indicted, accused of robbing five different Starbucks locations in the Houston area over a six day period in 2023.
Starbucks reports record Q1 revenue but lowers outlook as consumer spending falls in some markets
Read full article: Starbucks reports record Q1 revenue but lowers outlook as consumer spending falls in some marketsStarbucks on Tuesday reported record revenue in its fiscal first quarter but lowered its sales outlook for the rest of the year as spending weakens in China and other markets.
Mother of disabled girl who was allegedly raped in Starbucks bathroom sues company, school district
Read full article: Mother of disabled girl who was allegedly raped in Starbucks bathroom sues company, school districtThe mother of an intellectually disabled girl has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, Pittsburgh Public Schools and a property management company, accusing all three entities of negligence in creating the conditions that allegedly led to her daughter being sexually assaulted in the Starbucks bathroom and at a nearby empty property.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Starbucks appeal in Memphis union case
Read full article: Supreme Court agrees to hear Starbucks appeal in Memphis union caseThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Starbucks in a dispute with the National Labor Relations Board over workers who were trying to unionize a store in Memphis, Tennessee.
Starbucks sued by consumer group that calls its claim of ethical sourcing false and misleading
Read full article: Starbucks sued by consumer group that calls its claim of ethical sourcing false and misleadingA consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Wednesday, saying the company’s claim that its coffee is ethically sourced is false and misleading.
Pink Stanley Starbucks cup release sparks mayhem at Target stores
Read full article: Pink Stanley Starbucks cup release sparks mayhem at Target storesThe release of a limited-edition pink version of the viral 40-ounce Stanley Quencher drinking cup designed with Starbucks led to chaos at multiple Target locations nationwide Wednesday.
Wells Fargo workers at New Mexico branch vote to unionize, a first in modern era for a major bank
Read full article: Wells Fargo workers at New Mexico branch vote to unionize, a first in modern era for a major bankEmployees at a Wells Fargo bank in New Mexico have voted to unionize, the first time that workers at a major U.S. bank have attempted to organize in the modern era.
Starbucks labor report — demanded by shareholders — calls for better training on union issues
Read full article: Starbucks labor report — demanded by shareholders — calls for better training on union issuesAn independent review of Starbucks' labor relations concluded that Starbucks should better communicate its commitment to workers’ collective bargaining rights and train its employees to respect those rights.
In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024
Read full article: In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024Starbucks says it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year.
McDonald's testing new CosMc's chain amid unprecedented global expansion
Read full article: McDonald's testing new CosMc's chain amid unprecedented global expansionMcDonald’s is testing a new restaurant format with customizable drinks and treats designed to appeal to afternoon snackers — and grab sales from competitors like Starbucks and Dunkin’.
Pumpkin spice helps Starbucks posts record sales, but growth may moderate in coming year
Read full article: Pumpkin spice helps Starbucks posts record sales, but growth may moderate in coming yearCustomers fell for Starbucks’ fall menu in its fiscal fourth quarter, helping the company achieve record revenue with Pumpkin Spice Lattes and apple croissants.
Company bosses and workers grapple with the fallout of speaking up about the Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Company bosses and workers grapple with the fallout of speaking up about the Israel-Hamas warThe fallout from the Israel-Hamas war has spilled into workplaces everywhere, with corporate leaders from the highest ranks of prominent companies weighing in with their views while workers complain their voices are not being heard.
Starbucks sues Workers United union, saying pro-Palestinian post damaged its reputation
Read full article: Starbucks sues Workers United union, saying pro-Palestinian post damaged its reputationStarbucks sued the union organizing its workers Wednesday, saying a pro-Palestinian social media post from a union account angered hundreds of customers and damaged its reputation.
Where Christmas reigns supreme -- even in September
Read full article: Where Christmas reigns supreme -- even in SeptemberIf you ask people why they look forward to the month of September, the most common answers you'll probably get are the start of football, the fall season, or when Starbucks brings back their very popular Pumpkin Spice flavored drinks. But if you're in the Philippines, September means one thing and one thing only: the start of the holiday season.
Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
Read full article: Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?For a generation and more, Starbucks' throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally.
Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks are back today, including new fall menu items
Read full article: Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks are back today, including new fall menu itemsGrab your scarf, oversized brimmed hat and a spooky movie, because Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks are officially back today!
Starbucks reports record revenue as China booms, but sales still fall short of expectations
Read full article: Starbucks reports record revenue as China booms, but sales still fall short of expectationsStarbucks reported record revenue in its fiscal third quarter as sales in China roared back to life.
No more free coffee on your birthday? Companies rein in customer rewards programs — here's why
Read full article: No more free coffee on your birthday? Companies rein in customer rewards programs — here's whyReward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending.
Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 US stores
Read full article: Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 US storesThe union organizing Starbucks workers says a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.
Barista injured after vehicle crashes into north Harris County Starbucks
Read full article: Barista injured after vehicle crashes into north Harris County StarbucksThe Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to the scene of a major crash where a vehicle lost control and ran into a Starbucks in north Harris County.
Jury awards $25.6 million to white Starbucks manager fired after the arrests of 2 Black men
Read full article: Jury awards $25.6 million to white Starbucks manager fired after the arrests of 2 Black menJurors in federal court in New Jersey have awarded $25.6 million to a former regional Starbucks manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished by the coffee chain after the high-profile arrests of two Black men in 2018 at a Philadelphia location.
Starbucks denies claims that it's banning Pride displays but union organizers are skeptical
Read full article: Starbucks denies claims that it's banning Pride displays but union organizers are skepticalStarbucks is denying union organizers’ claims that it is banning Pride displays in its U.S. stores in the wake of Target and other brands experiencing a backlash.
Starbucks leader grilled by Senate over anti-union actions
Read full article: Starbucks leader grilled by Senate over anti-union actionsLongtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn’t broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Labor judge: Starbucks violated worker rights in union fight
Read full article: Labor judge: Starbucks violated worker rights in union fightA federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven fired workers after finding that the company violated labor laws “hundreds of times” during a unionization campaign in Buffalo, New York.
Olive oil in coffee? New Starbucks line a curiosity in Italy
Read full article: Olive oil in coffee? New Starbucks line a curiosity in ItalyPutting olive oil in coffee is hardly a tradition in Italy, but that didn’t stop Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz from launching a series of beverages doing just that in Milan.
Over 300,000 Starbucks vanilla Frappuccino drinks recalled after glass is found in some bottles
Read full article: Over 300,000 Starbucks vanilla Frappuccino drinks recalled after glass is found in some bottlesPepsiCo Inc. recalled more than 300,000 Starbucks coffee drinks after glass was found in some of the bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a notice.
Starbucks' Schultz declines to appear before Senate panel
Read full article: Starbucks' Schultz declines to appear before Senate panelStarbucks’ interim CEO Howard Schutz has declined a request to appear before a Senate committee seeking to question him about the coffee chain’s response to an ongoing unionization campaign at the company’s U.S. stores.
It’s a ‘grande’ new way to fly: Check out this new Starbucks and Delta loyalty program
Read full article: It’s a ‘grande’ new way to fly: Check out this new Starbucks and Delta loyalty programStarting on Wednesday, U.S. customers who link Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards loyalty programs will earn one mile on every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Starbucks.
Starbucks fans, you can now earn Delta SkyMiles when you buy coffee ✈️☕
Read full article: Starbucks fans, you can now earn Delta SkyMiles when you buy coffee ✈️☕For those who require a coffee to start their day, this beloved routine can now double as your ticket out of town. Flight-catchers and coffee-lovers are being offered a brand-new way to marry each of their vices through the partnership of two companies -- Delta and Starbucks.
Starbucks must reinstate fired workers, federal judge rules
Read full article: Starbucks must reinstate fired workers, federal judge rulesA federal judge is ordering Starbucks to reinstate seven employees in Memphis, Tennessee, who were fired earlier this year after leading an effort to unionize their store.
These companies will cover travel expenses for employee abortions
Read full article: These companies will cover travel expenses for employee abortionsBusinesses are stepping up for their employees and offering to cover the costs for them to seek abortion care after the Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade.
Starbucks head of North America business leaving company
Read full article: Starbucks head of North America business leaving companyRossann Williams, Starbucks’ North America president who’s been a prominent figure in the company’s push against worker unionization, is leaving the company after 17 years.
Workers vote to become first unionized Starbucks in Alabama
Read full article: Workers vote to become first unionized Starbucks in AlabamaStarbucks has until later this week to file objections after workers at a shop in Birmingham became the first of the company’s outlets in Alabama to vote to organize.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions
Read full article: Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortionsStarbucks says it will pay travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion or gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren't available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
Slightly more Americans seek jobless aid last week
Read full article: Slightly more Americans seek jobless aid last weekThe number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up slightly last week but the total number of Americans collecting benefits remained at its lowest level in more than five decades.
Family releases identity of 21-year-old found shot to death in NW Harris County parking lot
Read full article: Family releases identity of 21-year-old found shot to death in NW Harris County parking lotAuthorities are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a parking lot in the Cypress area Tuesday afternoon.