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October 30, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Starbucks discontinues olive oil drinks in a push to simplify its menu
Starbucks’ 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
October 30, 2024 at 11:26 PM
October 30, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Starbucks drops fees for nondairy milk in any beverages
Starbucks announced it will no longer charge extra fees for customizing beverages with nondairy milk options at U.S. and Canada stores.
October 30, 2024 at 9:39 PM
October 23, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Starbucks CEO shares turnaround plans after disappointing financial results
Starbucks CEO plans to simplify the menu, return to community coffeehouses, and create better opportunities for baristas.
October 23, 2024 at 9:13 PM
October 23, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Starbucks reports weak quarterly results despite arrival of PSL
It’s been a disappointing start to Pumpkin Spice Latte season for Starbucks
October 23, 2024 at 4:18 PM
October 16, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Starbucks to cut back on discounts, promotions as CEO shifts strategy
Why the new Starbucks CEO will scale back on promotions to help reduce strain on staff and elevate the brand's premium presence.
October 16, 2024 at 9:22 AM
October 15, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Starbucks scales back discounts
The company’s new CEO is cutting back on promotional offers in hopes of repositioning Starbucks back to a premium brand while also reducing strain on employees.
October 15, 2024 at 2:56 PM
2 months ago
Will Starbucks return to laid back coffeehouse atmosphere? What new CEO has in store
The new CEO of Starbucks Brian Niccols penned a letter to customers and employees about his plans for the future of the coffee brand.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Starbucks shares update on mobile ordering, system issues due to CrowdStrike outage
Starbucks is one of many businesses impacted by the global IT issues from CrowdStrike outage and the coffee chain alerted customers the app orders are still down.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Attention travelers: You can now earn Starbucks points with Marriott Bonvoy
Good news for travelers as Starbucks announced a new external rewards partnership with Marriott Bonvoy to earn more points.
4 months ago
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Starbucks introducing value ‘pairings menu’
With its “pairings menu,” Starbucks is offering a combination of hot or iced coffee or tea with a croissant for $5 or a hot breakfast sandwich for $6.
5 months ago
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New Starbucks summer menu includes Summer-Berry Refreshers with raspberry pearls
All the new Starbucks summer menu items from Berry Refreshers to Pineapple Cloud Cake, plus in-app discounts for the loyalty rewards members.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Starbucks is struggling. Here's why that matters.
Starbucks' shares have plummeted about 17% in value since last week as sales slump.
6 months ago
6 months ago
McDonald’s and Starbucks report lower sales
ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous breaks down national business headlines.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Starbucks introduces new drink options adding a fiery twist to spring
Starbucks unveiled three new spicy drinks along with a new spicy foam to add a fiery test to spring.
6 months ago
9 months ago
What to know about new Starbucks Oleato olive oil coffee drinks
Starbucks has created Oleato, a new lineup of coffee drinks infused with premium Sicilian olive oil.
9 months ago
10 months ago
Starbucks launches reusable cup option for mobile and drive-thru orders
Starbucks will become the first nationwide coffee retailer to accept reusable cups for both drive-thru and mobile orders.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Starbucks to accept reusable cups for mobile and drive-thru orders
Customers will save 10 cents when using a reusable cup and will earn more stars in the company's rewards program.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Starbucks faces largest work stoppage in company history
Thousands of Starbucks employees at hundreds of stores are walking off the job, the union says.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Starbucks workers to strike in largest work stoppage in company history
Thousands of Starbucks employees nationwide are set to walk off the job on Thursday, coinciding with Red Cup Day, one of the company’s biggest days of the year.
1 year ago
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Largest-ever Starbucks strike to launch on Red Cup Day
Thousands of employees at hundreds of stores will walk off the job, union says.
1 year ago
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Starbucks workers set to strike across US
Thousands of unionized workers from hundreds of locations across the country are planning to walk off the job on Thursday in what they are calling the “Red Cup Rebellion.”
1 year ago
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Starbucks to raise pay for US retail workers by this much next year
The announcement arrives amid a union campaign at Starbucks stores nationwide.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Starbucks to raise pay for US retail workers by 3% next year
Starbucks said it will also reduce the minimum number of days an employee must work in order to qualify for paid vacation benefits.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Companies from Starbucks to McDonald's face controversy amid Israel-Hamas war
Over 150 companies have released statements condemning the initial Hamas attack.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Companies from Starbucks to McDonald's face controversy amid Israel-Hamas war
Over 150 companies have released statements condemning the initial Hamas attack.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Latina artist featured at Starbucks encourages youth to follow their dreams
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ABC News' Melissa Adan speaks with Philadelphia artist Manuela Guillen whose colorful designs are featured at Starbucks across the country.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Starbucks copycat recipes: Apple crisp oat milk latte, pumpkin cream for less
KaleJunkie creator Nicole Keshishian Modic shows her recipe that's a dupe for Starbucks' popular apple crisp fall drinks.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Starbucks tests out scanless payment
A contact-free method of checkout that uses geolocation to identify the customer in the drive-thru lane.
1 year ago
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Starbucks ordered to pay extra $2.7M to woman who said she was fired for being white
A New Jersey federal judge has ordered Starbucks to pay a former employee who was awarded $25.6 million in a wrongful termination suit an extra $2.7 million in damages.
1 year ago
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Some Starbucks workers going on strike
Striking Starbucks workers claim that some cafes are not allowing workers to put up Pride decorations.
1 year ago
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Starbucks workers plan to strike
More than 3,000 Starbucks workers said they are set to strike over company policies regarding pride celebrations, calling the walkout “strike with pride."
1 year ago
1 year ago
Legal experts weigh in on Starbucks discrimination lawsuit over white employee
Shannon Phillips received $25.6 million in damages after a six-day trial.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Starbucks ordered to pay $25 million to regional director who was fired
A New Jersey jury unanimously sided with Shannon Phillips, claiming “her race was a determinative factor” in Starbucks’ decision to fire her in 2018.
1 year ago
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Starbucks workers take union fight to Capitol Hill
Former CEO Howard Schultz was grilled before a Senate committee Monday over allegations the corporation led an "illegal union-busting campaign" against its workers — a claim Schultz denies.
2 years ago
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Former Starbucks CEO in the hot seat on Capitol Hill
The former CEO of Starbucks defended allegations of union busting during a Senate hearing.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Sen. Sanders accuses Starbucks of 'union busting,' former CEO denies claim
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schulz addressed questions from the Senate HELP committee on allegations of anti-union policies and labor law violations at the company.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks’ ex-CEO is grilled on union tactics, denies he broke the law
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports from Capitol Hill, where Starbucks’ former CEO Howard Schultz was grilled on the company’s tactics at locations attempting to unionize.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks' ex-CEO denies lawbreaking, Sen. Sanders accuses company of 'union busting'
Howard Schultz faced sharp criticism over Starbucks' response to a union wave.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Former Starbucks CEO testifies before Senate about union-busting allegations
A federal judge ruled Starbucks had violated federal law hundreds of times at 21 stores in the Buffalo, New York, area in an attempt to halt unionizing efforts.
2 years ago
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Former Starbucks CEO to testify over claims of anti-union practices
Howard Schultz will appear on Wednesday before a Senate committee to face questioning from Sen. Bernie Sanders over the company's response to a unionization push.
2 years ago
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Starbucks' former CEO set to face Bernie Sanders over employees’ unionization push
Howard Schultz will testify Wednesday before Bernie Sanders' Senate committee about Starbucks and its employees' unionization push
2 years ago
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Starbucks launches olive oil-infused coffee
The chain will serve the drinks in select U.S. stores and ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down the wildly popular fortified foods trend.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks adds new Pistachio Cream Cold Brew to winter menu
Starbucks announced its new winter menu and merchandise, including a pistachio cream cold brew.
2 years ago
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Starbucks employees on strike
The three-day strike which began Friday is part of an effort to get more Starbucks stores to unionize.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day, here's what organizers had to say
The so-called Red Cup Rebellion is the biggest coordinated national action by unionized Starbucks stores.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks' holiday menu is here with reusable red cups, peppermint mochas and more
Starbucks celebrates the 25th anniversary of its red holiday cups and the 20th year of peppermint mocha, and introduces a new pistachio swirl pastry.
2 years ago
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Starbucks espresso beverage recalled over potential metal found inside
Customers who purchased Starbucks espresso bottles from certain states are asked to return the beverage over contamination concerns.
2 years ago
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New York City sues Starbucks over firing of unionizing barista
New York City is suing Starbucks over allegations the coffee corporation unlawfully fired a Queens barista who had been involved in unionization efforts, a city agency announced Friday.
2 years ago
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City sues Starbucks over firing of unionizing worker
New York City is suing Starbucks over its firing of a unionizing barista.
2 years ago
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Why Starbucks says it's closing multiple locations, and what consumers need to know
Starbucks is closing 16 locations in five U.S. cities, citing safety concerns, and is working to improve its "Third Place" policy.
2 years ago