Starbucks announces 2 military family stores in Kitsap County
Starbucks dedicated its 40th and 41st military family store Tuesday at a ceremony in Kitsap County.
Starbucks tests asking customers for an email address when they use in-store WiFi
SEATTLE, Wash. - Using Starbucks' WiFi will still be free, but there may be a few extra hoops to jump through before gaining access.Since 2010, Starbucks has asked that customers only their accept terms and conditions to gain access to free internet, GeekWire reports.
Starbucks commits $10 million for greener coffee cup
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is making a $10 million commitment to develop a greener coffee cup that is fully recyclable and compostable.The company on Tuesday announced the NextGen Cup Challenge initiative in partnership with Closed Loop Partners' Center for the Circular Economy.
Family sues Starbucks after 2-year-old girl allegedly drinks barista’s blood
A Southern California family is suing Starbucks after a 2-year-old girl allegedly drank a beverage that contained a barista’s blood, attorneys announced Wednesday.
Starbucks gives workers raises, stock grants due to tax law
Starbucks is giving its U.S. workers pay raises and stock grants this year, citing recent changes to the tax law.
Judge tosses out lawsuit accusing Starbucks of underfilling cups
A judge has tossed out a lawsuit that accused Starbucks of underfilling lattes in order to save money on milk.
Starbucks releases another holiday cup. This time, it's red.
If this year's Starbucks holiday cup wasn't red enough, the chain is releasing another one this week that's mostly that color.
Starbucks offering 'buy one, get one free' holiday drinks for 5 days
Starbucks is spreading some holiday cheer this week, with a "buy one, get one free" deal on holiday drinks.
Starbucks opens high-end Italian bakery at Seattle Reserve Roastery
Princi will become the exclusive food offering in all new Starbucks Reserve Roastery locations including Shanghai, opening in December 2017, Milan in late 2018, and New York, Tokyo and Chicago thereafter.
Starbucks to launch credit card with Chase
Starbucks announced deals Thursday to sell its Tazo tea brand to Unilever and launch a credit card with Chase.
DIY holiday: Starbucks releases a color-it-in-yourself cup
SEATTLE -- It'll be a (mostly) white Christmas cup for Starbucks this year.
Starbucks releases Zombie Frappuccino topped with whipped cream 'brains'
Starbucks' Zombie Frappuccino appeared in stores across the country Thursday, and reviews are starting to roll in.The creepy promotional photos of the drink, which comes topped with "brains" – made of pink whipped cream and red mocha drizzle – are eye-catching, and many gave positive reviews.
Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks donate to American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief fund
The biggest Seattle corporations are doing their part to help with the devastating floods in southeast Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Starbucks founder questions country's 'moral fiber'
SEATTLE -- Starbucks founder and chairman Howard Schultz says the events surrounding a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend have put the "moral fiber" of the country in question.Schultz said at an employee forum in Seattle on Tuesday that he has "profound concern about the lack of character, morality, humanity," displayed at the rally, according to a recap of the meeting posted on Starbucks' website."The moral fiber, the values, and what we as a country have stood for is literally hanging in the abyss," Schultz told employees. "We are at a critical juncture in American history.
Starbucks debuts Horchata Frappuccino made with almond milk
SEATTLE – Forget about the Unicorn Frappuccino, there's a new drink on the Starbucks menu – the Horchata Almondmilk Frappuccino.Horchata is a classic milk drink spiced with cinnamon and vanilla.
Company says 'Starbucks Dreamer Day' ad is fake
Starbucks Corp. is shooting down a rumor that its coffee shops will give discounted drinks and food to undocumented immigrants on Aug. 11.
Starbucks opens new cafe with skills training center inside
WHITE CENTER, Wash.-- A new Starbucks opens Friday in White Center, but this coffee shop has a unique vision: to contribute to local economic development in a low income community, and to help those in the neighborhood get the job skills for a successful future.“I was excited for the fact to come in and hopefully change at least one person’s life,” said shift supervisor, Alix Nickerson.Nickerson decided to transfer from one Starbucks, to this one.
Starbucks to shutter all Teavana stores, impacting 3,300 workers
NEW YORK – The Starbucks-owned Teavana brand is closing down all its storefronts, in what is the latest blow to struggling American malls.Starbucks announced on Thursday that all 379 Teavana stores -- which are primarily based in malls across the country -- have been "underperforming." The move will impact 3,300 workers."The company concluded that despite efforts to reverse the trend through creative merchandising and new store designs, the underperformance was likely to continue," Starbucks said in a press release.Most locations will shut down by Spring 2018, Starbucks said, and people employed at Teavana locations will be invited to apply for jobs at Starbucks locations in order to preserve their jobs.The coffee giant first announced plans to purchase the struggling tea retailer Teavana in 2012 for $620 million.Teavana's announcement is the latest in a wave of store closings inside American malls.
Starbucks to shutter all Teavana stores as sales disappoint
SEATTLE -- Starbucks plans to shutter all its Teavana stores as it seeks to improve sales at its namesake coffee stores.The company said Thursday it will close all 379 Teavana locations over the coming year.
Malaysia, Indonesia Muslim groups call for Starbucks boycott
Muslim groups in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of Starbucks because of the coffee chain's support for LGBT rights.