-
Starbucks Committed ‘Egregious and Widespread' Labor Violations in Union Fight, Judge Rules
A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate fired workers and reopen a shuttered branch after finding that the company violated labor laws “hundreds of times” during a unionization campaign.
-
Bernie Sanders Schedules Vote to Force Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to Testify About Unionization Effort
Sen. Bernie Sanders is raising the stakes in his effort to get Starbucks’ interim CEO Howard Schultz to testify at a Senate hearing about an ongoing unionization effort at the company.
-
Some Loyalty Programs Aren't as Rewarding for Consumers as They Used to Be
Big companies like Starbucks and American Airlines are making it harder for consumers to obtain perks, scaling back the value of reward and loyalty programs amid inflation.
-
‘Oleato': Starbucks' Olive Oil-Infused Drinks Spark Curiosity in Italy
Gambero Rosso, an Italian food and wine magazine, called the mixing of olive oil with coffee “a curious combination” but said it was reserving judgment, having not yet sampled the drinks.
-
Employees at Branford Starbucks Vote to Unionize
Employees at a Starbucks location in Branford filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize on Tuesday. The North Main Street location is the third Starbucks in Connecticut to unionize. Vernon and West Hartford stores previously unionized. Now, Branford joins a list of nearly 300 Starbucks locations and more than 7,000 baristas organizing “better working conditions and…
-
Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino Bottles Recalled Over Possibly Containing Glass
PepsiCo voluntarily recalled more than 25,000 cases of the bottled vanilla Frappuccino drink sold nationwide
-
Customer Who Bought 2 Coffees at Starbucks Hit With an Erroneous $4K Tip, Forcing Family to Postpone Trip to Thailand
Jesse O’Dell, 36, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, waited about a month to get his money back after refund checks bounced. Police said the gratuity was added accidentally or was a “machine error.”
-
Starbucks Launches Winter Menu, With 2 Customer Favorites and a Brand New Cold Brew
With the holidays firmly behind us, Starbucks has shifted from holiday offerings to winter beverages and treats with the launch of its winter menu this week. But not all the items are meant to warm you up.
-
Starbucks' Reward System is Changing Next Year. Here's What It Will Take to Get a Free Drink
Starbucks announced changes to its reward system in 2023, changing the number of “stars” customers will need to earn free menu items, including bakery goods or a drink.
-
Starbucks Workers Begin 3-Day Walkout at 100 US Stores
Starbucks workers around the U.S. have begun a three-day strike. The walkouts are part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores. Starbucks Workers United says more than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out. The strike will be the longest in the year-old unionization campaign. More than 264 of Starbucks’ 9,000 company-run U.S. stores have...
-
New ‘Awkward' Tipping System at Starbucks Prompts Criticism From Some Customers and Employees
Those who start their day with a drink from Starbucks have been met with an extra surprise when paying in recent days, leaving many customers to be upset when paying for their beverage.
-
More Than 100 Starbucks Locations Go On Strike During Red Cup Day
Starbucks workers at more than 100 locations are striking during Red Cup Day on Thursday, coinciding with the chain’s busiest sales day of the year.
-
Starbucks Workers Strike at More Than 100 US Stores on Busy Red Cup Day
Starbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores are on strike Thursday in their largest labor action since a campaign to unionize the company’s stores began late last year.
-
Here's How to Get Your Free Red Starbucks Cup
Every holiday season the popular coffee chain gives away a free red reusable cup with your hot drink, but when and how can you get your hands on one?
-
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Here — and It's More Expensive Than Ever
Just like the monsoon season in India and the dry season along the tropical rain belt, there is another yearly weather pattern we here at the TODAY Food trend forecasting center watch out for: pumpkin spice season.
-
Starbucks Will Exit Russia After 15 Years, Closing 130 Licensed Cafes
Starbucks has 130 locations in Russia, which previously saw McDonald’s, Exxon Mobil and other companies exit because of the Ukraine invasion.
-
Interfaith Group Asks Starbucks to Drop Vegan Milk Surcharge
In a statement issued Friday, an interfaith coalition led by Nevada-based Hindu activist Rajan Zed pressed the coffee chain to end the surcharges it called “unethical and unfair.”
-
Why ‘Succession' Star James Cromwell Superglued Himself to the Counter of a Starbucks Café
James Cromwell, known for his roles in “Succession” and “Babe,” superglued himself to the counter of a Starbucks in New York City on May 10. Read on to find out why.
-
Federal Officials Say Starbucks Engaged in Unfair Labor Practices
Federal labor officials say Starbucks engaged in unfair labor practices in Phoenix, Arizona by firing employees as retaliation for seeking to unionize
-
Starbucks Plans Another Price Hike, Citing Inflation and Higher Operating Costs
Starbucks is raising its prices for its products in 2022 due to supply chain issues from COVID-19 disruptions, rising inflation and a tight labor market