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 locations walked off the job Thursday in what organizers said was the largest strike yet in the 2-year-old effort to unionize the company’s stores.

Local Starbucks workers plan to strike in a 'Red Cup Rebellion;
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The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2023: Here’s how to get a free reusable cup

The popular Starbucks Red Cup Day is happening on the same day as a planned workers’ strike at more than 200 U.S. stores.

Starbucks workers union calls for walkouts at hundreds of stores ahead of holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion. It also means workers at hundreds of the coffee chain's locations will be AWOL. 

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

Starbucks said Monday that unionized workers won't be eligible for some of those perks, a sign of the continuing tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the union trying to organize its U.S. stores.

'Tis the season: Starbucks' holiday menu and red cups return Thursday

Starbucks is ringing in the holiday season this week with the return of festive drinks like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, and a new holiday beverage.

Starbucks holiday cups: Here's a look at this year's designs

'Tis the season! The holidays have kicked off at Starbucks as the Seattle-based coffee chain revealed this year's holiday cup designs. 

Starbucks faces lawsuit over 'fruitless' drinks as judge allows case to proceed

A U.S. District judge in New York has given the green light for a lawsuit against Starbucks to proceed. The plaintiffs allege that Starbucks engaged in deceptive marketing practices related to its Starbucks Refresher beverages, which are promoted as fruit-based beverages available at Starbucks outlets.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, beloved by millions and despised by some

The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand.

Pumpkin Spice Lattes return to Starbucks
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Starbucks? Pumpkin Spice Latte goes on sale Thursday in the U.S. and Canada, as it does each year when the nights start getting longer and the fall winds gather. It?s the coffee giant?s most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of millions sold since its launch in 2003.

PSL 2023: Here's when Starbucks’ beloved fall drink will return

Pumpkin spice latte fans, it’s time to get your fall attire out early because, according to Starbucks, sweater weather begins now.

Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 stores in US

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

Starbucks changes ice cubes for drinks, sparking debate

The change — albeit very small — is apparently infuriating some customers who claim the new nugget ice melts faster and can even dilute drinks.