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April 18, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Booming cold drink sales mean more plastic waste. So Starbucks redesigned its cups
Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks stores have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in
April 18, 2024 at 9:50 PM
April 16, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Starbucks introduces new drink options adding a fiery twist to spring
Starbucks unveiled three new spicy drinks along with a new spicy foam to add a fiery test to spring.
April 16, 2024 at 2:48 PM
3 months ago
Starbucks Sicilian olive oil-infused Oleato coffee drinks hit US menus
Starbucks has created Oleato, a new lineup of coffee drinks infused with premium Sicilian olive oil.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Starbucks launches reusable cup option for mobile and drive-thru orders
Starbucks will become the first nationwide coffee retailer to accept reusable cups for both drive-thru and mobile orders.
4 months ago
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Starbucks to accept reusable cups for mobile and drive-thru orders
Customers will save 10 cents when using a reusable cup and will earn more stars in the company's rewards program.
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'It's degrading': Starbucks workers launch strike on Red Cup Day in largest work stoppage in company history
Thousands of Starbucks employees at hundreds of stores are walking off the job, the union says.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Starbucks workers to strike in largest work stoppage in company history
Thousands of Starbucks employees nationwide are set to walk off the job on Thursday, coinciding with Red Cup Day, one of the company’s biggest days of the year.
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Largest-ever Starbucks strike to launch on Red Cup Day
Thousands of employees at hundreds of stores will walk off the job, union says.
5 months ago
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Starbucks workers set to strike across US
Thousands of unionized workers from hundreds of locations across the country are planning to walk off the job on Thursday in what they are calling the “Red Cup Rebellion.”
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Starbucks to raise pay for US retail workers by 3% next year
The announcement arrives amid a union campaign at Starbucks stores nationwide.
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Starbucks to raise pay for US retail workers by 3% next year
Starbucks said it will also reduce the minimum number of days an employee must work in order to qualify for paid vacation benefits.
6 months ago
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Companies from Starbucks to McDonald's face controversy amid Israel-Hamas war
Over 150 companies have released statements condemning the initial Hamas attack.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Companies from Starbucks to McDonald's face controversy amid Israel-Hamas war
Over 150 companies have released statements condemning the initial Hamas attack.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Latina artist featured at Starbucks encourages youth to follow their dreams
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ABC News' Melissa Adan speaks with Philadelphia artist Manuela Guillen whose colorful designs are featured at Starbucks across the country.
7 months ago
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Starbucks fall copycat recipes for less: Apple crisp oat milk latte, shaken espresso
KaleJunkie creator Nicole Keshishian Modic shows her recipe that's a dupe for Starbucks' popular apple crisp fall drinks.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Starbucks tests out scanless payment
A contact-free method of checkout that uses geolocation to identify the customer in the drive-thru lane.
8 months ago
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Starbucks ordered to pay extra $2.7M to employee who said she was fired for being white
A New Jersey federal judge has ordered Starbucks to pay a former employee who was awarded $25.6 million in a wrongful termination suit an extra $2.7 million in damages.
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Some Starbucks workers going on strike
Striking Starbucks workers claim that some cafes are not allowing workers to put up Pride decorations.
10 months ago
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Starbucks workers plan to strike
More than 3,000 Starbucks workers said they are set to strike over company policies regarding pride celebrations, calling the walkout “strike with pride."
10 months ago
10 months ago
Starbucks discrimination lawsuit awarded white employee $25 million: Legal experts weigh in
Shannon Phillips received $25.6 million in damages after a six-day trial.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Starbucks ordered to pay $25 million to regional director who was fired
A New Jersey jury unanimously sided with Shannon Phillips, claiming “her race was a determinative factor” in Starbucks’ decision to fire her in 2018.
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Starbucks workers take union fight to Capitol Hill
Former CEO Howard Schultz was grilled before a Senate committee Monday over allegations the corporation led an "illegal union-busting campaign" against its workers — a claim Schultz denies.
1 year ago
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Former Starbucks CEO in the hot seat on Capitol Hill
The former CEO of Starbucks defended allegations of union busting during a Senate hearing.
1 year ago
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Sen. Sanders accuses Starbucks of 'union busting,' former CEO denies claim
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schulz addressed questions from the Senate HELP committee on allegations of anti-union policies and labor law violations at the company.
1 year ago
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Starbucks’ ex-CEO is grilled on union tactics, denies he broke the law
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports from Capitol Hill, where Starbucks’ former CEO Howard Schultz was grilled on the company’s tactics at locations attempting to unionize.
1 year ago
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Starbucks' former CEO denies breaking law after Sen. Sanders accuses company of 'union busting'
Howard Schultz faced sharp criticism over Starbucks' response to a union wave.
1 year ago
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Former Starbucks CEO testifies before Senate about union-busting allegations
A federal judge ruled Starbucks had violated federal law hundreds of times at 21 stores in the Buffalo, New York, area in an attempt to halt unionizing efforts.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Former Starbucks CEO to testify over claims of anti-union practices
Howard Schultz will appear on Wednesday before a Senate committee to face questioning from Sen. Bernie Sanders over the company's response to a unionization push.
1 year ago
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Starbucks' former CEO set to face Bernie Sanders over employees’ unionization push
Howard Schultz will testify Wednesday before Bernie Sanders' Senate committee about Starbucks and its employees' unionization push
1 year ago
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Starbucks launches olive oil-infused coffee
The chain will serve the drinks in select U.S. stores and ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down the wildly popular fortified foods trend.
1 year ago
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Starbucks adds Pistachio Cream Cold Brew, lattes and more to new winter menu
Starbucks announced its new winter menu and merchandise, including a pistachio cream cold brew.
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Starbucks employees on strike
The three-day strike which began Friday is part of an effort to get more Starbucks stores to unionize.
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Hundreds of Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day, here's what organizers had to say
The so-called Red Cup Rebellion is the biggest coordinated national action by unionized Starbucks stores.
1 year ago
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Starbucks reusable red and holiday cups return
Starbucks celebrates the 25th anniversary of its red holiday cups and the 20th year of peppermint mocha, and introduces a new pistachio swirl pastry.
1 year ago
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Starbucks espresso beverage recalled from some stores over potential metal found inside
Customers who purchased Starbucks espresso bottles from certain states are asked to return the beverage over contamination concerns.
2 years ago
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New York City sues Starbucks over firing of unionizing barista
New York City is suing Starbucks over allegations the coffee corporation unlawfully fired a Queens barista who had been involved in unionization efforts, a city agency announced Friday.
2 years ago
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New York City sues Starbucks over firing of unionizing barista
New York City is suing Starbucks over its firing of a unionizing barista.
2 years ago
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Starbucks explains decision-making process behind recent store closures announcement
Starbucks is closing 16 locations in five U.S. cities, citing safety concerns, and is working to improve its "Third Place" policy.
2 years ago
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Starbucks commits to eliminating waste, encourages reusable mugs
Starbucks announced more goals committed to reducing waste by 50% by 2030.
2 years ago
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Starbucks announces plans to stop using disposable cups
The company said it's trying to phase out disposable cups by 2025 and that it hopes all customers will be able to use their own mug or borrow a reusable one from their local store.
2 years ago
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Starbucks fires several employees who sought to unionize
Starbucks accused the employees of violating policies with “terminable” offenses, but the union seeking to organize is accusing the company of retaliation.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks expects price increases, citing inflation, COVID pay and staffing costs
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson addressed impacts of inflation, COVID-19 related pay and staffing costs on an earnings call this week.
2 years ago
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Buffalo Starbucks workers vote to form chain’s 1st union in US
Rebecca Jarvis has the latest after workers at a Buffalo, New York, Starbucks voted on Thursday to form the coffee chain's first labor union in the U.S.
2 years ago
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Starbucks cafe in Buffalo votes to form coffee chain's 1st union in US
The vote count for three Starbucks outposts is taking place Thursday.
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Starbucks employees in New York face 1st unionization test
Three stores in the Buffalo, New York, area have voted on unionization and the NLRB is set to count votes Thursday.
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Starbucks workers seek to unionize in New York
The efforts come as the labor movement gains new steam after the pandemic shock.
2 years ago
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Starbucks announces pay rise for workers
The coffee giant said by next summer all of its employees will make at least $15 an hour, with a 5% raise for employees who have been there for at least two years.
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Teen born in Starbucks reunites with barista who helped deliver him
Jonathan Celner was born at the Starbucks in Wilmette, Illinois. Griffin Baron was working as the shift manager that day on Aug. 20, 2002.
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Starbucks launches reusable cup program -- here's how it works
Starbucks, the Seattle-based coffee company, announced a new Borrow A Cup program to reduce single-use products.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Starbucks invests $100M to support BIPOC small business
Starbucks announced it will invest $100 million to support small businesses, community development in BIPOC neighborhoods.
3 years ago