Starbucks News & Media
Mod names president, promotes 6 others
January 28, 2020
MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has promoted COO John Maguire to the additional role of president, while Steve O'Neil, leader of operations services and…
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Starbucks China closes stores over coronavirus concerns
January 27, 2020
In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Starbucks China has closed all shops and stopped delivery services in Hubei province this week, which is…
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Starbucks launches big commitment in sustainability
January 21, 2020
Starbucks is taking a multi-decade strategy to become a resource-positive company focusing on reducing carbon, water and waste by 2030.
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Starbucks offering meditation app to employees
January 6, 2020
Understanding that one in five adults experience some form of mental illness each year, Starbucks has added Headspace, a subscription service offering hundreds…
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Starbucks pays up to settle labor suit
December 20, 2019
Chipotle isn't the only major fast casual chain battling labor disputes this week in New York. Starbucks Corp will pay $176,000 in restitution to employees to…
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Starbucks hires diversity officer
November 26, 2019
Starbucks has made Nzinga Shaw its global chief inclusion and diversity officer, according to a LinkedIn post from Shaw that said she was "thrilled to join…
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Fast casual LTOs hitting the sweet spot
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Holidays are a time of indulgence, which is why a plethora of fast casual chains from coffee concepts to sandwich joints, have released winter menus inspired…
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Starbucks unveils Reserve Roastery Chicago
November 13, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Company is opening its sixth Starbucks Reserve Roastery Friday, and this one is on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Spanning five floors and 35,00…
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Starbucks beats Q4 expectations
October 31, 2019
The Starbucks Rewards loyalty program grew to 17.6 million active members in the U.S., up 15% year-over-year.
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Starbucks invests millions in Chicago small businesses
October 29, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Company is investing $10 million in four community lenders to drive economic opportunity in Chicago, according to a company press release.
read nowStarbucks named first launch partner for Bakkt consumer crypto rollout in 2020
October 29, 2019
Bakkt Trust Co., a digital asset company that uses bitcoin, announced that Starbucks will be the first launch partner for a consumer app that it plans to debut…
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Apple Pay surpasses Starbucks as top mobile payment app in US
October 24, 2019
Apple Pay has overtaken the Starbucks mobile app to become the top mobile payment app in the U.S., and marking the first time a generic mobile payment app has…
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Starbucks expanding Community Store in South Korea come 2020
October 11, 2019
Starbucks Korea is expanding its profit-sharing Community Store program and plans to open the first of several locations in early 2020.
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Starbucks among US brands now a focus of Hong Kong protestors
October 9, 2019
Starbucks locations, specifically those of a local Hong Kong franchisee group, are the target of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
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Starbucks launches free digital content via in-store WiFi
October 4, 2019
Starbucks is launching free digital news today, via its in-store WiFi, that will offer top media outlet access to customers.
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Starbucks already ringing in the holidays
September 27, 2019
Just as it launched its pumpkin latte well before October, Starbucks is kicking off the holiday season early by giving a sneak peek at its glittering holiday…
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Starbucks Japan launching contactless pen with payments technology
September 19, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Japan Co. is launching a mobile payment product called Starbucks TouchThe Pen, a ballpoint pen with embedded contactless payment technology…
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Why illy Caffè North America COO isn't afraid to compete with Starbucks
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Barry Sheldon, president and COO for illy Caffè North America, is buzzed about the company's expansion plan for North America.
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Starbucks commits to protecting employee mental health
September 9, 2019
Starbucks is on a mission to protect the mental health of its employees — AKA partners — according to CEO Kevin Johnson, who published a letter Thursday…
read nowWorld's largest Starbucks opening in the Windy City in November
September 6, 2019
The world’s biggest Starbucks Reserve Roastery, a 43,000-square-foot location, will open in Chicago on Nov. 15 on Michigan Avenue.
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