The Latest Breaking News from Starbucks

RFK Jr Wants Every American Wearing a Smartwatch To Track Their Health by 2029 — But Will The Data Be Safe?

RFK Jr proposes a 2029 smartwatch initiative for all Americans to track health, sparking data safety concerns. His MAHA agenda aims to combat obesity.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2025

Starbucks employee with OCD that makes it hard for her to throw away trash sues for wrongful termination

Exclusive: Part of Nilani Thiyagarajah’s job was “maintaining cleanliness and organization in the store,” but her condition makes it extremely difficult for her to throw things away, according to court filings obtained by The Independent

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Disney and Starbucks launch limited-edition park-themed mugs

The mugs are now available to purchase in parks and online

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Starbucks Barista Shuts Down Customer’s 5-Cent “Hack” For Free Drink In Viral Video

"The audacity is astounding but it is entertaining."

Bored Panda · Jun 18, 2025

‘Now I feel like I’m being harassed’: Starbucks customer sits down with laptop to do work. Then a barista tells her she has 5-10 minutes to order

A woman says Starbucks employees told her to make a purchase within five minutes or leave after she sat down at the coffee shop. 

The Mary Sue · Jun 18, 2025

Can Luckin and Dutch Bros Take Market Share From Starbucks?

Two upstart coffee chains—one domestic, one from China—are poised to expand across the United States, potentially upending Starbucks' dominance.

MarketBeat · Jun 18, 2025

The CEOs of Starbucks and Chipotle hit the gym together each morning—they bounce ideas off each other at 5 a.m. between sets

The newest coffee or burrito innovation might not be spun out of the boardroom—but rather the weight room. Brian Niccol and Scott Boatwright spot each other every morning—and bounce ideas off each other in between sets.

Fortune · Jun 16, 2025

Starbucks' New Job Pays $136K to Sip Coffee and Travel the Globe

Starbucks is hiring content creators to travel globally and share coffee stories for up to $136,000 a year.

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2025

Starbucks Stock: Culture Fix May Be Key to Long-Term Growth

SBUX stock may offer long-term value if the turnaround takes root,however financial and cultural headwinds may limit the stock gains in the short term

MarketBeat · Jun 12, 2025

Starbucks' new game plan to roll out AI chatbots at cafes could serve as a 'litmus test' for the industry, analyst says

The coffee chain will deploy the OpenAI-powered tech in 35 stores before rolling it out nationwide in the fall.

Fortune · Jun 11, 2025