Starbucks sets new dress code for workers as it revamps cafe look
Starbucks is implementing a new dress code for workers across its North American stores next month, as the coffee giant aims to refresh its store image and boost business under CEO Brian Niccol.
Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
These Starbucks drinks are leaving menu in March – and here’s what’s replacing them
Starbucks said it will cut 30% of its menu items by Sept. 2025, removing less popular drinks and adding new seasonal items.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Some customers not happy with new Starbucks cups
Many Starbucks customers are not happy about the coffee chain's new cup design. Starbucks switched from plastic to opaque compostable cups in 14 states, including Arizona. Some customers have complained about not being able to show off their pretty drinks on social media, while others say the cup is uncomfortable to drink from. Starbucks says it aims to make all of its cups completely compostable, reusable and recyclable by 2030.
Starbucks offers free coffee on Monday after Super Bowl 59 – how to get it
Starbucks is offering free coffee to its rewards members on the Monday after the Super Bowl. Get the details here.
Starbucks cutting 30% of menu items to speed up service
Starbucks is cutting 30% of its food and beverage menu to simplify operations, reduce wait times, and improve the customer experience.
Starbucks rolls out changes, including free refills; brings back condiment bars
Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada will notice some changes when they visit this week, including the re-introduction of condiment bars.
Starbucks' new policy: Buy something or get out
Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase to remain in stores, reversing its 2018 open-door policy.
Starbucks baristas strike grows to hundreds of stores nationwide
Hundreds of Starbucks stores closed as baristas participated in nationwide walkouts.
Starbucks workers expand strike, closing nearly 60 stores in several US cities
Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.
Starbucks workers go on strike throughout the US
Strikes have started in unionized cities in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle and the union says they could spread to more cities soon.
Starbucks baristas to strike in three cities, including Chicago
Starbucks workers in Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle plan to strike starting Friday.
Starbucks red cup giveaway: What to know
Starbucks is giving away reusable cups on its annual Red Cup Day on Thursday.
Is the Starbucks app down?
On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.
Starbucks holiday drinks return with Refreshers for 1st time: see the menu
The 2024 holiday menu comes as Starbucks' new CEO also announced a series of changes this month aimed at drawing back customers.
The new Starbucks strategy: Will CEO Brian Niccol’s plan work?
Starbucks' new chief executive announced a series of changes this week aimed at drawing back customers as the company navigates unionization pressures, declining foot traffic, and frequent leadership changes.
Catch a sneak peek of this year's Starbucks holiday cup designs before they're in stores
Starbucks 'Merrier Together' holiday 2024 designs will debut in stores soon.
Starbucks will stop charging extra for non-dairy milk substitutes
Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.
Starbucks CEO says company will fix 'overly complex menu' to reverse sales slump
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced that the coffee giant plans to fix its menu and pricing as it seeks to boost traffic and turn around sagging sales.