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."
Starbucks workers protest ahead of shareholder meeting
Starbucks workers protested Wednesday against what they describe as union-busting efforts ahead of the company's annual meeting.
New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan takes over for Howard Schultz
Laxman Narasimhan took over as the CEO of Starbucks two weeks earlier than expected. It comes just before Howard Schultz is set to appear before a U.S. Senate committee next week.
Judge says Starbucks committed ‘egregious and widespread’ labor violations fighting unions
An administrative judge for the NLRB issued a ruling that found Starbucks committed "egregious and widespread misconduct" in violation of labor laws amid a unionization push.
Starbucks CEO stands firm, despite Bernie Sanders subpoena threat
Starbucks and interim CEO Howard Schultz are standing firm regarding testimony before a Senate committee despite Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders pushing for subpoenaing him to do so.
Starbucks catches break as judge vacates nationwide ban on firing union workers
A federal judge in Michigan has vacated his order blocking Starbucks from firing employees who attempt to unionize, citing "certain errors" in his opinion.
Starbucks putting out olive oil-infused coffee drinks
Coffee and olive oil will combine in a new line of drinks that Starbucks said Tuesday it will be rolling out soon in Italy. The line is called Oleato.
Judge blocks Starbucks from firing workers attempting to unionize
A judge on Friday issued a nationwide injunction blocking Starbucks from firing employees for engaging in union-related activities protected by federal labor law.
Starbucks Frappuccino bottles recalled over foreign object
PepsiCo initiated a recall for select lots of Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla bottles. Although the company didn't disclose why, federal officials say it's due to a foreign object.
Family forced to cancel vacation after venti-sized tipping error at Starbucks
A man in Oklahoma says a trip to a Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing him $4,500, which forced him to cancel his family's upcoming vacation.
Starbucks CEO mandates corporate employees return to the office at least three days a week
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is mandating that employees return to the office at least three days a week starting Jan. 31, according to a new memo.
Starbucks to change number of rewards 'stars' needed for free drinks in February
The number of "stars" Starbucks customers will need to get certain food and drinks for free through its rewards program is slated to go up in February.
Starbucks workers at 100 stores begin three-day strike in campaign to unionize
Starbucks workers are "doubling down" with another three-day strike as employees seek to unionize and negotiate.
Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system
Starbucks recently added a tipping option leaving some baristas and customers frustrated with the new step for customers paying without cash.
Starbucks to shutter first Seattle store to unionize, citing 'safety and security incidents'
Starbucks is shuttering a store in Seattle that was the first to unionize amid what the company calls "safety and security incidents," prompting backlash from the union.