Starbucks News & Media
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.
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Starbucks 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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What's new on the (fall) menu?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Fall limited-time offers are here. Not only do they include the typical pumpkin and caramel-flavored treats but also comfort foods reimagined in healthier ways…
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Are your customers finally over pumpkin spice lattes?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Should you launch pumpkin spice lattes now, later or never? Research about consumers' love affair with the fall treat is conflicting.
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Starbucks blasts Q3 expectations
July 25, 2019
Starbucks shares jumped 6% Wednesday after the company reported solid growth, especially in its target areas of the Americas and Asia. Global comparable store…
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Starbucks launching delivery across entire US market
July 24, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Company is launching delivery next year throughout the U.S. thanks to an agreement with Uber Eats. The decision follows an 11-market test that…
read nowEatsa rebrands as Brightloom, will leverage Starbucks digital software to create platform for restaurants
July 22, 2019
Eatsa, a provider of self-service technology for restaurants, has rebranded itself as Brightloom and announced plans to offer an end-to-end, cloud-based…
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Starbucks employees hoping the Tie-Dye Frapp will just die
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The word on the Twitter street is that it tastes like banana candy, but employees — who have to deal with customers flooding stores in hopes of trying the…
read nowStarbucks, Amazon team up on sports documentary series
July 2, 2019
Starbucks and Amazon have collaborated on a six-part documentary series focused on the passion, emotion and humanity of European football, or what Americans…
read nowAmazon's 13th Go store to offer self-serve Starbucks
June 13, 2019
Amazon's latest Go store, which marks the retailer's 13th Go location and opened Tuesday in Manhattan, will feature a self-serve Starbucks coffee bar.
read nowFormer Starbucks CEO taking (coffee) break from politics?
June 13, 2019
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's presidential plans are on hold — at least for now — according to the Huffington Post, which reported that he told his…
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