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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Muslim groups in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of Starbucks because of the coffee chain's support for LGBT rights.
Starbucks barista has meltdown over Unicorn Frappuccino
SEATTLE -- A Starbucks barista has taken to social media hoping to make orders for the coffee chain's much buzzed about Unicorn Frappuccino disappear.Starbucks' entry into the unicorn food craze was released Wednesday and its popularity was too much for Colorado barista Braden Burson.
SEATTLE -- A Starbucks barista has taken to social media hoping to make orders for the coffee chain's much buzzed about Unicorn Frappuccino disappear.Starbucks' entry into the unicorn food craze was released Wednesday and its popularity was too much for Colorado barista Braden Burson.
Starbucks launching magical color and flavor-changing 'Unicorn Frappuccino'
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is calling a limited-time beverage that changes colors and flavors with a stir of the straw a "Unicorn Frappuccino."The chain says the drink was inspired by the trend of unicorn-themed food online and starts out purple with a sweet and fruity taste.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is calling a limited-time beverage that changes colors and flavors with a stir of the straw a "Unicorn Frappuccino."The chain says the drink was inspired by the trend of unicorn-themed food online and starts out purple with a sweet and fruity taste.
Starbucks to add 240,000 jobs worldwide by 2021
SEATTLE -- Starbucks plans to hire 240,000 more people globally by the year 2021.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks plans to hire 240,000 more people globally by the year 2021.
Meet the homeless families benefiting from Starbucks' multi-million dollar donation
Starbucks wants to be a part of the solution. The Seattle-based coffee giant is joining the “No Child Sleeps Outside” campaign by raising more than $3 million while matching customer contributions.
Starbucks wants to be a part of the solution. The Seattle-based coffee giant is joining the “No Child Sleeps Outside” campaign by raising more than $3 million while matching customer contributions.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to step down
SEATTLE -- Howard Schultz, the visionary leader of Starbucks, will be stepping down next year as CEO of the iconic coffee giant.Schultz's surprise decision to step aside as the leader of Starbucks sent the stock sinking 3% in after-hours trading on Thursday.Starbucks said Schultz isn't going away completely.
SEATTLE -- Howard Schultz, the visionary leader of Starbucks, will be stepping down next year as CEO of the iconic coffee giant.Schultz's surprise decision to step aside as the leader of Starbucks sent the stock sinking 3% in after-hours trading on Thursday.Starbucks said Schultz isn't going away completely.
Starbucks red holiday cups return – check out the 13 new designs
Starbucks is giving a sneak preview of the 13 new designs set to adorn their red holiday cups, starting Thursday.
Starbucks is giving a sneak preview of the 13 new designs set to adorn their red holiday cups, starting Thursday.
Starbucks launches new holiday cups ... and they're green?
SEATTLE -- Maybe Starbucks will find it easier being green.A holiday cup design that showed up in stores Tuesday features a mosaic of more than 100 people drawn in a single stroke -- art meant to convey "connections" the company shares between employees and customers.What's more striking than the image, however, is the color.
SEATTLE -- Maybe Starbucks will find it easier being green.A holiday cup design that showed up in stores Tuesday features a mosaic of more than 100 people drawn in a single stroke -- art meant to convey "connections" the company shares between employees and customers.What's more striking than the image, however, is the color.
Starbucks recalling straws after children injured
Starbucks is recalling millions of stainless steel straws due to reports of children being injured.Starbucks sold the straws on their own, and as part of a set with Cold-to-Go stainless steel cups.The straws can poke children in the mouth.
Starbucks is recalling millions of stainless steel straws due to reports of children being injured.Starbucks sold the straws on their own, and as part of a set with Cold-to-Go stainless steel cups.The straws can poke children in the mouth.
Seattle Starbucks customers change names to 'Black Lives Matter'
SEATTLE (AP) — Some Starbucks customers have been giving their name to baristas as "Black Lives Matter" in an effort to help spread awareness of the movement.Lex Cross posted a picture of his Starbucks receipt with the name "#blacklivesmatter" on Facebook last week .
SEATTLE (AP) — Some Starbucks customers have been giving their name to baristas as "Black Lives Matter" in an effort to help spread awareness of the movement.Lex Cross posted a picture of his Starbucks receipt with the name "#blacklivesmatter" on Facebook last week .
Nike releases Starbucks coffee-inspired sneakers
It's a trenta-sized collaboration that no doubt is causing buzz.Though not an official collaboration between some of the biggest food and fashion companies in the world, it seems Nike has created a Starbucks-inspired line of sneakers.Dubbed the "Nike SB Dunk Low Premiere Starbucks Edition," the sneakers are brown-colored with streaky swirls of khaki, which of course looks like the steam from a fresh cup of joe.The Nike swoosh is the same green and white colors as the Starbucks logo, and the green is also featured on the outline, along the heel, tongue and base of the shoes.The sneakers are available now for a limited time at select Nike retailers.And like many in the SB Premium line, these have a grande price, of about $100 a pop, or about the cost of 20 venti-sized lattes.
It's a trenta-sized collaboration that no doubt is causing buzz.Though not an official collaboration between some of the biggest food and fashion companies in the world, it seems Nike has created a Starbucks-inspired line of sneakers.Dubbed the "Nike SB Dunk Low Premiere Starbucks Edition," the sneakers are brown-colored with streaky swirls of khaki, which of course looks like the steam from a fresh cup of joe.The Nike swoosh is the same green and white colors as the Starbucks logo, and the green is also featured on the outline, along the heel, tongue and base of the shoes.The sneakers are available now for a limited time at select Nike retailers.And like many in the SB Premium line, these have a grande price, of about $100 a pop, or about the cost of 20 venti-sized lattes.