Starbucks CEO rolls out ‘triple shot’ strategy for growth
Chief executive of Starbucks Laxman Narasimhan is looking to boost the coffeehouse chain’s growth with a strategy unveiled Thursday evening.
Starbucks holiday drinks, red cups release date revealed: What’s new and what’s returning
Starbucks announced that its iconic holiday cups will return to U.S. stores on Thursday, Nov. 2, along with the holiday-inspired menu with some new additions.
Starbucks sues union amid backlash to union's pro-Palestine tweet
Starbucks is suing the union calling itself Starbucks Workers United over the use of the company's name and logo following a controversial pro-Palestine post.
Starbucks closing 7 downtown San Francisco stores
Starbucks is closing seven downtown San Francisco stores as the coffee giant looks to reshape its footprint in the Bay Area while investing resources in other locations.
Starbucks asks SCOTUS to level playing field with NLRB
Starbucks filed a petition with the Supreme Court Tuesday to review a recent order from the labor board earlier this year petitioning to reinstate the seven Memphis workers who were fired in February.
Starbucks loses bid to dismiss 'fruitless fruit drink' lawsuit
Starbucks did not succeed in a bid to throw out an consumer lawsuit related to its Refresher drinks. A judge is allowing nine claims to remain, according to a filing.
Howard Schultz steps down from Starbucks board
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's tenure on the board came to an end on Wednesday, the coffeehouse chain announced. Its board will gain a new member in October as well.
Starbucks drops third official pumpkin spice drink for fall season
Starbucks announced its launch of two new fall beverages at its stores, as well as exclusive pumpkin spice menu items at its Starbucks Reserve locations.
Starbucks celebrates 20 years of the pumpkin spice latte: Hundreds of millions sold, says PSL co-creator
Pumpkin spice latte co-creator Peter Dukes told FOX Business the story of how Starbucks' most popular seasonal beverage came to be, setting the stage for the bombshell pumpkin spice market.
Starbucks employees, stores across US strike over alleged 'hypocritical treatment' of LGBTQ+ community
Employees at more than 150 Starbucks locations across the United States are planning to go on strike over the coffee giant's alleged "hypocritical treatment of LGBTQIA+ workers."
Starbucks manager wins $25.6 million lawsuit after arguing she was fired for being White
A federal jury awarded a former Starbucks manager $25.6 million after she argued at trial that the company fired her because she was White amid a racial firestorm in 2018.
Starbucks workers union's future up for a vote after end of first year in NYC
The National Labor Relations Board is expected to facilitate a vote on Starbucks Workers United and its leadership of coffee shop employees in New York.
Starbucks changes ice for drinks, sparking debate
Starbucks is updating machines in select stores and, as a result, stirring up debate over the type of ice being used. Customers chimed in on the update with opposing thoughts.
Starbucks profits beat estimates, shares dive on outlook
Starbucks reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, however shares fell in extended trading after the company failed to lift its outlook.
Starbucks customers say olive oil-infused drinks have laxative properties: ‘You’ll run to it and from it’
First introduced in Italy, Starbucks' new coffee drink called Oleato marries coffee with olive oil — and some have posted online about the laxative impacts they've experienced. Others enjoy it.
Former Starbucks CEO battles Bernie Sanders' 'billionaire moniker' in defense of American dream: 'I earned it'
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., traded barbs at a hearing regarding the coffee company's treatment of union organizing on the "billionaire moniker."
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz talks crime affecting stores
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told lawmakers Wednesday the coffee giant has been forced to close several profitable stores due to safety concerns amid rising crime.
Former Starbucks CEO defends labor practices in Senate hearing
Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz defended the company while testifying before a Senate committee Wednesday, in which Democrats accused the coffee giant of "union busting."
Starbucks union fight moves to Congress with labor talks stalled
Howard Schultz, the former Starbucks CEO, will testify before a Senate committee about the fairness of the company’s labor practices towards unionizing employees.
Starbucks CEO talks ‘reinvention’ plan ahead of first shareholders meeting
Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan issued his first letter to shareholders two days after officially assuming the role. In it, he underscored the importance of their "reinvention plan."