Study shows your high street coffee could have the same caffeine as four Red Bulls IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 25
New study shows shock difference in caffeine levels between High Street coffee shops Costa’s cappuccino is the equivalent of around four cans of Red Bull, the study found The Independent UK · Aug 24
Caffeine in Costa cappuccino more than three times that of Starbucks – study The caffeine content in Costa’s cappuccino is the equivalent of around four cans of Red Bull, Which? found. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Who is Dali Rajic, OpenAI’s new chief revenue officer? OpenAI is counting on the veteran sales exec known as 'Croation Sensation' to shore up its enterprise revenue ahead of a likely iPO. He's got his work cut out for him. Fortune · Aug 24
Starbucks announces eighth layoffs in two years. This time those who declined from Seattle to its $100 million Nashville office are losing their jobs Starbucks announces a workforce reduction, laying off 224 corporate employees in Seattle as the company shifts its focus towards its new corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee. Approximately 120 employees opted not to relocate. This move is part of a significant restructuring plan, with the company investing $100 million to enhance… The Economic Times · Aug 24
Target, Starbucks and Nike are writing the 2026 turnaround playbook. Here are the key lessons We saw potential where the market was wary. Here's why Target's Fiddelke and Starbucks' Niccol are making progress, and Hill bears watching. Fortune · Aug 24
Starbucks India brews up a fresh plan; puts expansion back on the menu Starbucks India plans aggressive store expansion after a two-year business model recalibration. The company reported four consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. This renewed expansion will increase store density in existing cities. Tata Starbucks aims to eventually match Starbucks' scale in China. The joint venture posted revenue growth and narrowed… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Starbucks employee says she was fired for taking home expired pastries — but the sympathy she gets is divided: ‘Company isn’t crying about the money She started attacking Starbucks' food donation programs. We Got This Covered · Aug 22
Starbucks to lay off more corporate and remote employees in latest restructuring IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 20
Starbucks lays off 224 corporate staff and remote workers As the company churns ahead amid cost-conscious consumer spending, it continues to streamline its workforce The Independent UK · Aug 20
As Luckin expands globally, can China’s coffee brand succeed where its soft power has struggled? China’s coffee boom is helping Luckin overtake Starbucks, with its low prices, app-based convenience and local flavours driving rapid growth. The shift reflects China’s broader rise in consumer brands, though its soft power remains limited by digital isolation. Luckin’s global expansion could test whether a Chinese brand can become aspirational… The Economic Times · Aug 20
Woman says she noticed a stalker following her, taking picture of her service dog. Then she figured out what her allegedly sinister intention was People on TikTok warned that the alleged stalker was waiting for the right moment to strike. We Got This Covered · Aug 20
Hyper Personalisation as the Next Step in Customer Retention Direct and targeted personalisation has long been a key part of managing customer relationships. Customers like to feel like they’re more than a number, and savvy businesses have always found ways to address this fact. Despite this importance, the number of approaches available here, especially for businesses with smaller staff… inkl · Aug 17
9 Restaurant Chains Losing Customers as Diners Rethink Where They Spend The restaurant industry is experiencing a massive structural reset as inflation-weary consumers fundamentally rethink where they spend their hard-earned money. After years of soaring menu price hikes, shrinking portion sizes, and slipping food quality, diners are voting with their wallets and eating out less. While some casual dining and fast-food… Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 16
Fortune · Aug 15 Starbucks CEO says the coffee chain won’t lose its cash-strapped consumers because it’s on its way to being a 'world-class customer service' company Brian Niccol said Starbucks’ quality and customer service is worth the cost of a $6 or $7 latte.
We Got This Covered · Aug 14 Starbucks barista tests the new blending powder. Then she questions whether it is safe to inhale: ‘you should be concerned’ Well this is new
Capital & Main · Aug 13 After Years-Long Battle, California Rideshare Drivers Win Certification. Can They Win a Contract? If Uber and Lyft resort to the stalling tactics corporations commonly use to block higher pay and better working conditions, gig workers will still have a fight on their hands.
We Got This Covered · Aug 13 Uber Eats driver is told to ‘hurry up’ over a $5 tip. Then the customer calls him a ‘little maid’ so he turns the order into a mukbang He felt offended.
We Got This Covered · Aug 13 San Diego man at Starbucks was asked to move closer to his table. 2 years later, he is suing them for ‘deblitating nerve damage’ to his genitals He claims that a Star wars employee "created a foreseeable risk."
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Oil exec says ‘wobbly’ Starbucks table left him with ‘debilitating nerve damage to his genitals’ in hot-drink lawsuit Exclusive: Oil-and-gas executive Vladimir Podlipskiy, 63, says the coffee chain was negligent for allowing a ‘wobbly’ table to remain in service
Fortune · Aug 11 How Khloé Kardashian’s popcorn brand Khloud got ahead of the protein craze Khloud is winning over consumers at Target, Starbucks, and Walmart. For Khloé Kardashian, the journey to this point has been "a lot of trial and error."
Fortune · Aug 9 Corcoran Group CEO says Gen Z's housing market struggles mirror what boomers faced 30 years ago: ‘Stop buying Starbucks coffee,' she advises From skipping coffee runs to hosting dinner clubs, Corcoran Group CEO Pamela Liebman has one message for Gen Z: Getting your first home takes sacrifices—but it’s doable, even in today’s pricey market.
The Independent UK · Aug 6 South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign South Korean police say they’ve raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Starbucks Korea offices raided over controversial ‘Tank Day’ campaign Promotion for its ‘Tank’ tumbler range was accused of invoking military crackdown on 1980 Gwangju uprising
International Business Times UK · Aug 5 Starbucks 'Tank Day' Controversy Explained Why Police Raided the South Korean Coffee Giant's HQ South Korean police have raided the Seoul headquarters of Starbucks Korea following intense public backlash over the controversial 'Tank Day' marketing campaign.