Starbucks drink recalled for possibly containing metal fragments
The recalled product was distributed in seven states.
Starbucks to spend nearly half a billion dollars to revamp image, make stores more efficient
Starbucks plans to spend $450 million next year to make its North American stores more efficient and less complex. The company also said it plans to open 2,000 net new stores in the U.S. by 2025.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes return Tuesday
The coffee chain's popular fall menu will be available at stores starting August 30.
Labor complaint says Starbucks withheld pay hikes from stores that voted to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks is violating U.S. labor law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from stores that have voted to unionize.
Stars Coffee, a rebranded Starbucks chain, opens in Russia
Instead of a Starbucks crown, the Stars Coffee mermaid wears a Russian headdress called a kokoshnik.
Starbucks closing these 16 stores, citing safety issues
Starbucks is closing 16 stores around the country because of repeated safety issues, including drug use and other disruptive behaviors that threaten staff.
Starbucks pulls new chicken sandwich from menu due to ‘quality standard’ concerns
Starbucks’ order to pull the chicken sandwich coincided with reports from people on social media who claimed they suffered diarrhea, stomach pain and even vomiting after eating it.
Starbucks may close bathrooms to public again, CEO reportedly says
The coffee company opened their bathrooms to the public after two Black men were denied use of a restroom by an employee at a Philadelphia Starbucks four years ago.
James Cromwell, 'Succession' actor, glues hand to Starbucks counter to protest vegan milk charges
James Cromwell, an 82-year-old actor and activist, superglued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest the chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk alternatives.
Customer sues Starbucks claiming he was 'poisoned' by toxic chemical
Customer claimed his Starbucks cup was filled with cleaning solution
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson to retire; founder Howard Schultz to be interim chief
Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson said Wednesday he will retire next month, and former CEO and company founder Howard Schultz will replace him on an interim basis.
Starbucks to phase out single-use cups in favor of reusable mugs
The Seattle-based coffee chain wants to provide reusable cups by 2025.
Volvo and Starbucks team up to add electric vehicle charging stations at 15 stores
Customers stopping by some neighborhood Starbucks can now recharge themselves and their battery-powered vehicles at new electric vehicle charging stations, a new pilot program between the coffee retailer and Volvo.
Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
Starbucks fights expanding unionization effort at its stores
Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores, even as a union vote proceeds at three of the coffee-chain’s locations in Buffalo, New York.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18
Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.
Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
Starbucks to raise starting barista wages to $12 per hour, dole out 5% pay increases
Starbucks will increase employee wages by at least 5% in October and raise its starting barista wages to $12, the company said.
Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees
All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.
Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.