Starbucks employee fired after mocking stuttering customer
Starbucks says an employee in Philadelphia has been fired after reportedly mocking a customer with a stutter.
Starbucks says an employee in Philadelphia has been fired after reportedly mocking a customer with a stutter.
Starbucks raising price of brewed coffee in most US stores
Starbucks says it's raising the price of a regular drip coffee by 10 cents to 20 cents this week in most U.S. stores.
Starbucks says it's raising the price of a regular drip coffee by 10 cents to 20 cents this week in most U.S. stores.
Howard Schultz to bid farewell to Starbucks after nearly 40 years
Starbucks Corporation announced that Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman and member of the Board of Directors at the end of the month.
Starbucks Corporation announced that Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman and member of the Board of Directors at the end of the month.
Starbucks closing 8,000 stores for racial-bias training
Starbucks will close 8,000 stores the afternoon of May 29th for racial-bias training. The closure is a response to the arrest of two black men at a store in Philadelphia.
Starbucks will close 8,000 stores the afternoon of May 29th for racial-bias training. The closure is a response to the arrest of two black men at a store in Philadelphia.
New Starbucks policy: No purchase needed to sit in cafes
Starbucks announced a new policy Saturday that allows anyone to sit in its cafes or use its restrooms, even if they don't buy anything.
Starbucks announced a new policy Saturday that allows anyone to sit in its cafes or use its restrooms, even if they don't buy anything.
Starbucks changes bathroom policy following racial firestorm
SEATTLE -- Starbucks has adopted an open-bathroom policy following the arrest last month of two African American men at a coffee shop in Philadelphia.Chairman Howard Schultz says he doesn't want the company to become a public bathroom, but feels employees can make the "right decision a hundred percent of the time," if that choice is removed at the store level.One of the men arrested on April 12 was denied use of a bathroom.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks has adopted an open-bathroom policy following the arrest last month of two African American men at a coffee shop in Philadelphia.Chairman Howard Schultz says he doesn't want the company to become a public bathroom, but feels employees can make the "right decision a hundred percent of the time," if that choice is removed at the store level.One of the men arrested on April 12 was denied use of a bathroom.
2 black men arrested at Starbucks get an apology from police
PHILADELPHIA -- Rashon Nelson initially brushed it off when the Starbucks manager told him he couldn't use the restroom because he wasn't a paying customer.He thought nothing of it when he and his business partner, Donte Robinson, were approached at their table and were asked if they needed help.
PHILADELPHIA -- Rashon Nelson initially brushed it off when the Starbucks manager told him he couldn't use the restroom because he wasn't a paying customer.He thought nothing of it when he and his business partner, Donte Robinson, were approached at their table and were asked if they needed help.
Men arrested at Starbucks say they feared for their lives
PHILADELPHIA -- Rashon Nelson initially brushed it off when the Starbucks manager told him he couldn't use the restroom because he wasn't a paying customer.He thought nothing of it when he and his business partner, Donte Robinson, were approached at their table and were asked if they needed help.
PHILADELPHIA -- Rashon Nelson initially brushed it off when the Starbucks manager told him he couldn't use the restroom because he wasn't a paying customer.He thought nothing of it when he and his business partner, Donte Robinson, were approached at their table and were asked if they needed help.
Starbucks CEO apologizes to 2 black men arrested at Philadelphia store
The CEO of Starbucks Co., Kevin Johnson, called the arrests a "reprehensible outcome" and said he wants to personally apologize to the men, saying the company "stands firmly against discrimination or racial profiling."
The CEO of Starbucks Co., Kevin Johnson, called the arrests a "reprehensible outcome" and said he wants to personally apologize to the men, saying the company "stands firmly against discrimination or racial profiling."
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
SEATTLE -- It'll be a (mostly) white Christmas cup for Starbucks this year.