Starbucks News & Media
Starbucks, Texas solar farms partner on store power initiative
April 15, 2019
Starbucks is teaming up with Cypress Creek solar farms to power 360 Texas locations.
read nowStarbucks kicks off UK recycling program with $1.3M fund
April 12, 2019
Starbucks has launched a $1.3 million fund for paper coffee cup recycling programs throughout the U.K. in partnership with Hubbub, an environmental charity.
read nowStarbucks invests $100M in Valor Siren Ventures
March 21, 2019
Starbucks is a $100 million investor in Valor Sire Ventures, a fund focused on supporting companies developing tech, products and solutions relating to retail…
read nowStarbucks collaborates with Ariana Grande on launch of Cloud Macchiato
March 5, 2019
Starbucks is offering an updated version of its classic caramel macchiato, called the cloud macchiato, and has tapped pop icon, Ariana Grande, to help market…
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Starbucks franchisee’s tips on going 'off-brand' + why QSRs should go ‘clockless’
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In this week's edition of the QSRweb podcast, food trends forecaster Suzy Badarraco tells QSRs why "clockless eating" can drive more sales, while Starbucks…
listen nowStarbucks shuttering Capitol Hill shop
February 19, 2019
Come the end of April, Starbucks will close the Roy Street Coffee and Tea, its Capitol Hill location, after 10 years in operation.
read nowNestle debuts Starbucks branded coffee products for consumer base
February 14, 2019
Consumers can now enjoy a line of 24 Starbucks-branded coffee products from Nestlé, including whole bean and roast as well as the first-ever Starbucks capsules…
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Starbucks: 'Our love was written in the lattes'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Starbucks Canada has created a zodiac chart to help us find the perfect drinks for our Valentines, sparking the question. "Hey, there; what's your latte?"
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Valentine's Day inspires sweet LTOs
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Valentine's Day is a favorite holiday when it comes to launching limited-time menu offers and discounts. Check out how some fast casuals are showing their…
read nowStarbucks Canada to the 'food waste' rescue!
February 8, 2019
Starbucks Canada is on a mission to rescue 100 percent of food available for donation from its more than 1,100 company-owned stores. To see that through, the…
read nowStarbucks chief: Luckin won't beat us in China
February 8, 2019
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson doesn't expect competitor Luckin to beat the world's largest coffee brand in China by year's end, despite Luckin's claim it will…
read nowAmazon taps Starbucks COO for board role
February 5, 2019
Rosalind Brewer, Starbucks COO and a former Sam's Club CEO, is now on the Amazon board of directors.
read nowStarbucks schools employees as former CEO mulls presidential quest
February 1, 2019
Starbucks is advising employees on how to respond to potential customer interaction regarding former CEO and chairman Howard Schultz’s latest book and his…
read nowStarbucks reports 4 percent increase in global same-store sales
January 25, 2019
Starbucks Corporation saw a 4 percent increase of its fiscal first-quarter global same-store sales, driven by 4 percent growth in the U.S., CEO and President…
read nowStarbucks expanding US, global delivery service
January 22, 2019
Starbucks is expanding delivery service to an additional six cities across the United States and will test it in London. The expansion, in partnership with…
read nowStarbucks Mexico opens second store operated solely by 'older citizens'
January 21, 2019
Starbucks Mexico has opened its second location operated solely by employees ages 52 to 66. Located in Chapalita Oriente in the state of Jalisco, it's the…
read nowStarbucks Indonesia opens coffee sanctuary
January 15, 2019
Thanks to a partnership with PT Sari Coffee Indonesia, Indonesia is now home to Starbucks' largest coffee destination in Southeast Asia — the Starbucks Dewata…
read nowSeattle Starbucks stores to install safe needle disposal boxes
January 10, 2019
Several Seattle Starbucks locations will soon install safe disposal boxes for needles following a petition effort by employees.
read nowStarbucks Reserve Roastery New York open for business
December 17, 2018
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York, which opened its doors Dec. 14, offers unique features including an Arriviamo bar boasting a curated menu of coffee…
read nowStarbucks focuses on delivery
December 14, 2018
Delivery is a top priority at Starbucks, according to CEO Kevin Johnson and several of the chain's other leaders who discussed growth strategies during…
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