Starbucks reports record revenue as store count, prices rise
Starbucks reported record revenue in the April-June period, benefitting from hundreds of new stores and higher prices.
Starbucks workers picket Reserve Roastery, demand company bargain with union
Dozens of Seattle Starbucks workers hit the picket line Sunday, in front of one of the coffee giant's largest location, the Seattle Reserve Roastery. The workers say the company refuses to bargain with the union as the members demand better pay and working conditions.
Starbucks closing 16 locations, citing safety concerns
Despite the company's claim of safety concerns, workers are accusing Starbucks of union busting.
Starbucks closing these 16 stores, citing safety issues
Starbucks is closing 16 stores around the country because of repeated safety issues, including drug use and other disruptive behaviors that threaten staff.
Starbucks closing 5 'high-incident' Seattle stores due to safety concerns
Starbucks will permanently close five of its Seattle stores in areas with high rates of crime, a spokesperson told FOX 13.
Starbucks pulls new chicken sandwich from menu due to ‘quality standard’ concerns
Starbucks’ order to pull the chicken sandwich coincided with reports from people on social media who claimed they suffered diarrhea, stomach pain and even vomiting after eating it.
First unionized Starbucks in Seattle on strike this weekend
On Friday, the first unionized Starbucks workers in Seattle from Broadway and Denny are on strike to protest the treatment of their coworkers at stores within the new "Heritage District."
Starbucks union striking for Heritage District coworkers
Starbucks workers at the Broadway and Denny location are on strike Friday to protest the treatment of their coworkers in the Heritage District, who are now required to interview for their own jobs.
Starbucks introduces new summer beverages and food items
Starbucks is adding new items to its summer menu Tuesday, including two cold drinks and two food items.
Starbucks may close bathrooms to public again, CEO reportedly says
The coffee company opened their bathrooms to the public after two Black men were denied use of a restroom by an employee at a Philadelphia Starbucks four years ago.
Workers at Everett Starbucks vote to unionize
Baristas at a Starbucks north of Seattle in Everett voted 13-1 to form a union this week, joining at least 100 Starbucks stores that have unionized across the country since December.
Starbucks leaving Russian market, closing 130 stores
Starbucks said Monday it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
James Cromwell, 'Succession' actor, glues hand to Starbucks counter to protest vegan milk charges
James Cromwell, an 82-year-old actor and activist, superglued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest the chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk alternatives.
Starbucks reports record Q2 sales, enhances worker benefits
Starbucks’ sales climbed to record levels in its fiscal second quarter, but its profits took a hit from climbing labor costs.
Starbucks workers, supporters rally for unionization
Around 200 workers, union members and other supporters gathered at Cal Anderson Park to rally around Starbucks employees, who are starting union drives around the United States.
Starbucks' flagship Seattle Reserve Roastery votes to unionize
Employees at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery have voted to join Workers United, the labor union representing 25 other stores across the country.
PETA protesters superglue themselves to Seattle Starbucks counter over vegan milk charge
“We’re not going anywhere, Starbucks! Literally, we’re superglued to your counter.” PETA demonstrators superglued themselves to the counter at a Starbucks Reserve in Seattle, protesting the higher price of vegan milk.
Starbucks workers protest unfair labor practices and union busting tactics in Seattle
Two Starbucks stores in Seattle went on strike Friday morning, protesting unfair labor practices and union busting tactics being used against employees.
Starbucks halts stock buybacks as Schultz pivots to workers
Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz — who returned to the company as interim CEO on Monday — said his first major action will be suspending their share buyback program and plowing those billions of dollars into the company instead.