Starbucks announces layoffs and store closures, including Seattle's Reserve Roastery

The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood has closed, a move the company said is part of a broader plan that includes the closure of other North American coffeehouses and the elimination of hundreds of non-retail roles.

Starbucks brews up protein beverages in ongoing shake-ups across US

Starbucks has announced they will soon begin offering a new line of protein beverages to customers across the United States. This comes amid a slew of shake-ups from new CEO Brian Niccol.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to WA stores on Tuesday

It may still be summer, but fall begins this week at Starbucks. The iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to its menus on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Starbucks CEO sets new time goal for baristas making your order

Four minutes or less. That is how long the Starbucks chief executive officer would like for it to take from order to drink in hand. 

Video shows tunnel used to break into WA Starbucks
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Kitsap County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after burglars broke into a Kingston Starbucks by tunneling through a bathroom wall. (Credit: Kitsap County Sheriff's Office)

Here's when Pumpkin Spice Latte is returning to Starbucks

Starbucks is gearing up for the return of its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, the brand’s most popular seasonal beverage.

Starbucks will further align its menu with 'MAHA' initiative, RFK Jr. says

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.

Why Starbucks workers are protesting the new dress code

Over 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 stores walked out this week to protest the company’s new dress code requiring black shirts and limited pant colors under the iconic green apron.

Starbucks’ new drive-thru in Texas is their first 3D printed store in the US

The Seattle-based coffee giant with more than 17,000 locations nationwide has never had a store quite like the one opening this week in the Texas city of Brownsville.

Starbucks sets new dress code for workers as it revamps cafe look

Starbucks is implementing a new dress code for workers across its North American stores next month, as the coffee giant aims to refresh its store image and boost business under CEO Brian Niccol.

Puget Sound coffee roasters concerned about Trump tariffs
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Some Seattle coffee roasters are concerned that they'll soon have to pay thousands more to import beans with Trump's tariffs, as most are grown outside the of the U.S.

Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver

A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.

CA man wins $50M in lawsuit over burns from Starbucks tea

He underwent skin grafts and other procedures on his genitals after a venti-sized tea drink spilled instants after he collected it in February 2020.

Starbucks stores to see big changes
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Starbucks in introducing some big changes in an effort to boost sales, including a revamp of the customer experience.

Baristas rally outside University District Starbucks
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Baristas walked off the job in Seattle's University District, rallying with allies outside the store on Tuesday.

Starbucks baristas to rally Tuesday
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Starbucks baristas plan to rally Tuesday ahead of the company's annual shareholders meeting.