Starbucks to boost pay for all U.S. employees
"For nearly 50 years, Starbucks has been a leader in providing relevant, industry-leading benefits and a total compensation approach that is best-in-class for both part and full-time employees," a Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement. "Continuing in that tradition, this announcement is the next phase of its commitment to ensuring the well-being of partners with one of the most significant investments to hourly pay in the U.S. in the history of the company."
Restaurants defend dining rooms as COVID-19 spreads
From manufacturers to malls, businesses are overhauling their operations to keep operating during a global pandemic. As Covid-19 cases climb again, companies are revisiting their recently developed policies and procedures, and changing them as needed.
Starbucks reveals 2020 holiday drink menu, free cup giveaway
The holidays can’t come early enough this year.
Starbucks shifts from city centers to suburbs to serve COVID-19 diaspora
The closures are apart of a "transformation initiative" that we announced in June, according to the company.
Starbucks targets new market, in coffee exporting Laos
The company said it plans to open the shop in the Laotian capital Vientiane by next summer
Starbucks sees hotter-than-expected earnings for 2021
Starbucks Corp forecast 2021 earnings largely above estimates on Thursday, helped by strong online orders and a recovery in demand following the initial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starbucks aims to increase corporate workforce diversity, commits over $1.5M in grants to nonprofits
Starbucks will publicly track how well it's meeting diversity goals as it works to be more transparent in its commitment to providing a more inclusive environment, the coffee giant announced Wednesday.
Starbucks offering employees 'Lyft' to voting sites
All U.S. employees will receive a free one-way Lyft ride up to $75 to the polls to vote.
Starbucks customer claims 'scalding' hot tea disfigured genitals
In a suit filed last week, Tommy Piluyev is accusing the coffee giant and the manufacturer and distributor of food packaging of negligence and product liability stemming from an October 2018 incident.
Facebook, Apple lead Corporate America titans boosting voter turnout
As voting rights organizations have warned of poll worker shortages -- largely due to the coronavirus pandemic -- companies have banded together to bolster the recruiting process and make voting easier for employees across the country.
Starbucks rolling out strawless, sippy-style lids on iced beverages this week
The new polypropylene lids — which Starbucks touts as being recyclable in most markets — are said to use around 9% less plastic than the standard, previous straw/lid combo.
Starbucks pumpkin spice latte early release reportedly boosted foot traffic, firm says
The early launch of Starbucks’ iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte has been credited with higher than normal foot traffic, according to a new report from Placer.ai – a retail location analytics firm.
Fast-food giants race to perfect the drive-through experience
As restaurants across the country have closed their doors -- many permanently -- fast-food and fast-casual chains have taken the opportunity to claim the market and plan to utilize drive-throughs to help expand their reach.
Starbucks urging employees, customers to vote in 2020
Starbucks is the latest company implementing workplace policies to ensure employees can vote.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice products return to grocery stores
The pandemic, which created widespread lockdowns and forced restaurants and cafes to shut down for prolonged periods of time, has forced a growing number of coffee drinks to consumer their caffeine within the confines of their home.
Starbucks coronavirus recovery begins as most stores reopen globally
Shares of Starbucks have surged more than 5 percent in after-hours trading as 97 percent of its company-operated stores around the world have reopened, including 99 percent of stores in China and 96 percent in the United States.
Coronavirus masks are required inside these stores across the US
Here’s a list of U.S. retailers that have implemented new mask policies in light of the rising number of coronavirus cases.
NJ Starbucks employee spit in cops' drinks, police say
An employee at a Starbucks in New Jersey was charged Monday with spitting in cops’ drinks, according to reports.
Starbucks revamping rewards program, app this fall
The Seattle-based java giant is updating its Rewards loyalty program this fall, the chain announced Tuesday, allowing members to earn rewards points in the form of stars with their debit or credit cards, cash or mobile payments.
Protesters rally against Starbucks over company's Seattle police ties
Protesters gathered in front of Starbucks’ flagship location in Seattle to call on the coffee chain to end its relationship with the Seattle Police Foundation.
















