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Starbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new US stores and increased seating

Starbucks says it plans to open hundreds of new stores across the U.S. and add seating at thousands of existing locations

The Independent UK

Here’s who topped the Fortune 500 in CEO pay last year—from Goldman’s David Solomon to Disney’s Bob Iger

Goldman’s David Solomon clinched the top position in early 2025 pay rankings.

Fortune

Starbucks CEO gives update on store overhaul affecting 1,000 locations

The Starbucks boss proclaimed, ‘The shine is back on our brand, both in the US and around the world’

The Independent UK

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Starbucks is already undergoing massive changes to win back customers - more are coming

CEO Brian Niccol is reportedly set to announce further changes in order to improve customer experience Thursday

The Independent UK

Starbucks barista draws John Pork meme on LASD officer’s cup. Then they get fired: ‘Cops are so sensitive’

A Starbucks barista got fired for drawing John Pork, a popular meme, on a LASD police officer’s Starbucks cup.

The Mary Sue

Starbucks’ Turnaround Makes a Strong Case for Long-Term Hold

Starbucks is positioned to grow its business in 2026 and drive a rebound in its stock price, adding double-digit gains by year's end.

MarketBeat

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says a Reddit thread about people interviewing at the company convinced him his ‘Back to Starbucks’ plan is working

“If you don't like customer service, you're probably not going to like working at Starbucks. We're in that transition of getting people to understand that,” Niccol said.

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Chipotle wins lawsuit over its portion sizes after claims that company leaders defrauded investors

Whistleblowers had alleged that the company pressured individual branches to save money by meeting strict limits on the amount of ingredients they used

The Independent UK

Starbucks barrista allegedly encounters company CEO. The terrified man walks into incoming traffic just to avoid her

What scared him so much?

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Here's Why Zohran Mamdani's Calling for a Starbucks Boycott

Zohran Mamdani urges a Starbucks boycott as baristas launch a nationwide strike over stalled contract negotiations, expanding pickets and pressuring the company.

International Business Times UK

Zohran Mamdani Says Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Made $95 Million Last Year, While His Workers Struggle For The 'Bare Minimum'

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani used a Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) pay fight to draw a sharp contrast between executive wealth and barista wages this week, pointing to CEO Brian Niccol's nearly $95 million payday as workers strike for a first union contract and more predictable hours.

Benzinga

‘We’re not going anywhere’: how unionization ‘whirlwind’ set stage for historic Starbucks strike

Four years after workers at a Starbucks store in upstate New York became the first to unionize, hundreds of outlets followed – defying intense resistance from the coffee chain. What happened next?

The Guardian - US

‘No contract, no coffee’: what to know about the Starbucks workers’ strike in 65 US cities

More than 2,000 Starbucks employees are on the picket line as politicians like Zohran Mamdani back striking workers

The Guardian - US

'No Contract, No Coffee!': Mamdani Joins Starbucks Boycott as Workers Launch Explosive Nationwide Strike

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called on his followers to join in the boycott of the coffee giant.

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The Independent UK

Red Cup Rebellion: Thousands of Starbucks baristas going on strike across the country

Union says there is no end date set for the strike, which could expand into other cities if Starbucks does not negotiate a contract

The Independent UK

Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are planning to strike at 65 U.S. stores starting Thursday

The Independent UK

Why Starbucks’ Red Cup Day could be chaotic in 25 cities this year

CEO Brian Niccol has been working to overhaul U.S. store operations in a bid to win back customers

Fortune

Starbucks is the latest Western brand to change tactics in China

Now the CEO can devote more time to turning around Starbucks’ U.S. business.

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MarketBeat

Is Starbucks Quietly Setting Up for a Major 2026 Comeback?

Starbucks' turnaround is gaining traction and setting the business up for profitable growth in 2026. Analysts and institutional trends reveal optimism.

International Business Times UK

'Back to Starbucks' Pays Off: Coffee Giant Posts First Sales Growth in 7 Quarters After Year of Store Closures

Starbucks credits the progress of its 'Back to Starbucks' strategy for its first global comparable sales growth in seven quarters during Q4 FY2025.

The Guardian - US

Starbucks workers hold strike vote amid anger over pay and conditions

Union says world’s largest coffee chain engaged in bad faith bargaining and stonewalled over contract

The Independent UK

Starbucks halts 2-year sales slide, but costly improvements hurt its profits

Starbucks halted a long sales slide in its fiscal fourth quarter as fall drinks and improved service brought customers back to its stores

International Business Times UK

Starbucks Unveils AI Barista That Could One Day Predict Your Coffee Order

Starbucks has launched 'Green Dot Assist', a generative-AI assistant for baristas designed to streamline operations today and one day anticipate your latte by name.

Fortune

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski reveals how often he eats at the fast-food chain

“Sometimes it might be a breakfast. Sometimes it might be a lunch. But hey, one of the perks of the job—you get to eat at McDonald’s a lot.”

Fortune

Starbucks CEO reveals a 'secret AI barista' that assists with making coffee in real time—and may one day predict your order

Brian Niccol wants to make Starbucks the "world's greatest customer service company again" and he wants AI to help solve the "chaos" of ordering.

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