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Starbucks shift on non-paying visitors stirs debate in US
Jan 15, 2025The US public has been reminded that they would have to purchase something or leave Starbucks after the company reversed a policy that permitted anyone to use its restrooms. The hot beverage giant, which has 29,000... -
Starbucks workers expanded their strike to four more U.S. cities
Dec 23, 2024Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to four more U.S. cities, including New York, the union representing over 10,000 baristas said late on Saturday. The five-day strike, which began on Friday and initially closed Starbucks cafes... -
Starbucks reported lower profits on Tuesday
Aug 1, 2024Starbucks reported lower profits Tuesday behind broad-based sales declines, but shares rose as the company said a turnaround was on track. The results came on the heels of a bruising April earnings report that drew a... -
Starbucks points to weaker consumers as profit falls
May 2, 2024Starbucks missed earnings expectations on Tuesday despite reporting lower profits on declining sales. The coffee giant attributed the earnings failure on declining consumer mood and unimpressive circumstances in China. Chief Executive Laxman Narasimhan stated that the... -
Volvo Cars to partner with Starbucks Corp to create a public EV charging network
Mar 16, 2022Volvo Cars U.S. said on Tuesday it was partnering with coffee giant Starbucks Corp to create a public electric vehicle (EV) charging network that is set to begin this summer. The Swedish automaker maker said that... -
McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks suspended operations in Russia
Mar 9, 2022McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks on Tuesday bowed to public pressure and suspended their operations in Russia, joining the international corporate chorus of outrage over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Several of these companies, symbols of American cultural... -
Starbucks is battling its second bout of public fury in China
Feb 15, 2022Starbucks is battling its second bout of public fury in China in less than three months, after an incident described by the U.S. coffee giant as a “misunderstanding” at one of its stores sparked criticism from... -
Starbucks to close most of its company operated cafes across north America for two weeks
Mar 21, 2020Starbucks Corp said on Friday it will close most of its company operated cafes across north America for two weeks, limiting its services to drive-throughs, to help stem the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus. “Let’s be... -
Starbucks temporarily moves to ‘to go’ model amid virus outbreak
Mar 16, 2020Starbucks has moved to a “to go” model in all its company-owned stores in the United States and Canada for at least two weeks to facilitate social distancing among customers amid the spread of coronavirus, the... -
Starbucks temporarily banned reusable cups in response to the coronavirus outbreak
Mar 8, 2020Starbucks branches have temporarily banned reusable cups in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The coffee chain said customers would still receive a 25p discount for bringing reusable cups with them, but drinks would be served in...