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Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the company’s leaders should spend more time in stores and focus on coffee drinks as they work to turn around flagging sales.

Starbucks lowers guidance, promises new drinks and deals after customer traffic fell in weak Q2

Starbucks appears likely to win Supreme Court dispute with federal labor agency

Booming cold drink sales mean more plastic waste. So Starbucks redesigned its cups

More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs recalled due to burn, laceration risk

A guide to what to get Mom for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is fast approaching on May 12. Here’s a guide to Mother’s Day gift ideas.

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Seattle workers join Starbucks strike, call for negotiations

Chicago Starbucks’ workers take part in strike on ‘Red Cup Day’

New York Starbucks workers strike on “Red Cup Day”

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Amazon, Pinterest rise; Starbucks, CVS Health fall, Wednesday, 5/1/2024

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Amazon, Pinterest rise; Starbucks, CVS Health fall.

Mideast Starbucks franchisee firing 2,000 workers after being targeted in Israel-Hamas war boycott

The Middle East franchisee of Starbucks has begun firing some 2,000 staff at its coffee shops across the region after the brand found itself targeted by activists during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

Starbucks and Workers United, long at odds, say they’ll restart labor talks

Starbucks and the union organizing its U.S. workers say they have agreed to begin talks with the aim of reaching labor agreements.

US labor judge orders Starbucks to reinstate high-profile union organizer

A federal labor law judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate a high-profile labor organizer who resigned in 2022 after the coffee giant repeatedly ignored the organizer’s scheduling requests.

Starbucks reports record Q1 revenue but lowers outlook as consumer spending falls in some markets

Starbucks on Tuesday reported record revenue in its fiscal first quarter but lowered its sales outlook for the rest of the year as spending weakens in China and other markets.

Mother of disabled girl who was allegedly raped in Starbucks bathroom sues company, school district

The mother of an intellectually disabled girl has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, Pittsburgh Public Schools and a property management company, accusing all three entities of negligence in creating the conditions that allegedly led to her daughter being sexually assaulted in the Starbucks bathroom

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: A contagion known as Disease X is not real.

Supreme Court agrees to hear Starbucks appeal in Memphis union case

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Starbucks in a dispute with the National Labor Relations Board over workers who were trying to unionize a store in Memphis, Tennessee.

It’s not a happy holiday at Starbucks, facing boycotts over the Middle East war and unionization

It’s been a tough few weeks for Starbucks. At a time when it hoped to be spreading holiday cheer, it’s juggling boycotts over the war in the Middle East and over a unionization effort at home.

Starbucks labor report — demanded by shareholders — calls for better training on union issues

An independent review of Starbucks’ labor relations concluded that Starbucks should better communicate its commitment to workers’ collective bargaining rights and train its employees to respect those rights.

In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024

Starbucks says it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year.

McDonald’s testing new CosMc’s chain following an unprecedented global expansion

McDonald’s is testing a new restaurant format with customizable drinks and treats designed to appeal to afternoon snackers — and grab sales from competitors like Starbucks and Dunkin’.

What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving this year?

The holiday season is here, which means spending time with family on Thanksgiving and also, for millions of people, hunting for the best deals on Black Friday.

Business Highlights: Workers approve contract with GM; Starbucks staff strikes on busy Red Cup Day

Business Highlights: A summary of the day’s top stories in the business world.

Thousands of Starbucks workers go on a one-day strike on one of the chain’s busiest days of year

Workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks stores walked off the job Thursday. Organizers say it’s the largest strike yet in the 2-year-old effort to unionize the company’s stores.

Starbucks increases US hourly wages and adds other benefits for non-union workers

Starbucks is increasing pay and benefits for most U.S. hourly workers after ending its fiscal year with record sales.

Starbucks, Qualcomm rise; Tempur Sealy, SolarEdge fall, Thursday, 11/2/2023

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Thursday: Starbucks, Qualcomm rise; Tempur Sealy, SolarEdge fall.

Pumpkin spice helps Starbucks posts record sales, but growth may moderate in coming year

Customers fell for Starbucks’ fall menu in its fiscal fourth quarter, helping the company achieve record revenue with Pumpkin Spice Lattes and apple croissants.

Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

For a generation and more, Starbucks’ throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally.

Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz steps down from the coffee chain’s board

Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz is stepping down from the company’s board of directors. Schultz is credited for transforming the Seattle-based business into the coffee giant it’s known as today.

Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, whether you like it or not

The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is marking two decades in the world. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand.

Starbucks reports record revenue as China booms, but sales still fall short of expectations

Starbucks reported record revenue in its fiscal third quarter as sales in China roared back to life.

This week: Starbucks, Amazon earnings; July jobs report

Starbucks reports its third-quarter financial results after the bell on Tuesday. Amazon issues its latest quarterly earnings report after the bell on Thursday.

Customers want instant gratification. Workers say it’s pushing them to the brink

Drastic changes in consumer demands are driving labor unrest in diverse industries upended by technology.

Your DoorDash driver? He’s the company’s co-founder

When DoorDash began, its three co-founders did all the deliveries themselves. A decade later, they’re still at it.

Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 US stores

The union organizing Starbucks workers says a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.

Virgin Galactic, Starbucks fall; Smith & Wesson, CarMax rise, Friday, 6/23/2023

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Virgin Galactic, Starbucks fall; Smith & Wesson, CarMax rise.

Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign

Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in the coming week over what their union says is a clash over decor supporting LGBTQ causes, but the company denies it’s banned any such displays and accused the union of using misinformation as a tactic in labor talks.

Starbucks denies claims that it’s banning Pride displays but union organizers are skeptical

Starbucks is denying union organizers’ claims that it is banning Pride displays in its U.S. stores in the wake of Target and other brands experiencing a backlash.

Ruth’s Hospitality, Kraft Heinz rise; Estee Lauder, AMD fall

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CVS Health Corp., down $2.68 to $70.08.