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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
Starbucks introduces new drink options adding a fiery twist to spring
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
What to know about new Starbucks Oleato olive oil coffee drinks
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
Starbucks launches reusable cup option for mobile and drive-thru orders
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
Starbucks to accept reusable cups for mobile and drive-thru orders
5 months ago

'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
Starbucks faces largest work stoppage in company history
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.
5 months ago
Starbucks workers to strike in largest work stoppage in company history
5 months ago

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
Largest-ever Starbucks strike to launch on Red Cup Day
5 months ago

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.”
5 months ago
Starbucks workers set to strike across US
6 months ago

Starbucks to raise pay for US retail workers by 3% next year

The announcement arrives amid a union campaign at Starbucks stores nationwide.
6 months ago
Starbucks to raise pay for US retail workers by this much next year
6 months ago

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
Starbucks to raise pay for US retail workers by 3% next year
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
Companies from Starbucks to McDonald's face controversy amid Israel-Hamas war
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
Companies from Starbucks to McDonald's face controversy amid Israel-Hamas war
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
Latina artist featured at Starbucks encourages youth to follow their dreams
7 months ago

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
Starbucks copycat recipes: Apple crisp oat milk latte, pumpkin cream for less
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
Starbucks tests out scanless payment
8 months ago

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.
8 months ago
Starbucks ordered to pay extra $2.7M to woman who said she was fired for being white
10 months ago

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
Some Starbucks workers going on strike
10 months ago

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
Starbucks workers plan to strike
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
Legal experts weigh in on Starbucks discrimination lawsuit over white employee
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.
10 months ago
Starbucks ordered to pay $25 million to regional director who was fired
1 year ago

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
Starbucks workers take union fight to Capitol Hill
1 year ago

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
Former Starbucks CEO in the hot seat on Capitol Hill
1 year ago

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
Sen. Sanders accuses Starbucks of 'union busting,' former CEO denies claim
1 year ago

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
Starbucks’ ex-CEO is grilled on union tactics, denies he broke the law
1 year ago

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
Starbucks' ex-CEO denies lawbreaking, Sen. Sanders accuses company of 'union busting'
1 year ago

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
Former Starbucks CEO testifies before Senate about union-busting allegations
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
Former Starbucks CEO to testify over claims of anti-union practices
1 year ago

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
Starbucks' former CEO set to face Bernie Sanders over employees’ unionization push
1 year ago

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
Starbucks launches olive oil-infused coffee
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Starbucks adds new Pistachio Cream Cold Brew to winter menu
1 year ago

Starbucks employees on strike

The three-day strike which began Friday is part of an effort to get more Starbucks stores to unionize.
1 year ago
Starbucks employees on strike
1 year ago

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
Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day, here's what organizers had to say
1 year ago

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
Starbucks' holiday menu is here with reusable red cups, peppermint mochas and more
2 years ago

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
Starbucks espresso beverage recalled over potential metal found inside
2 years ago

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
New York City sues Starbucks over firing of unionizing barista
2 years ago

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
City sues Starbucks over firing of unionizing worker
2 years ago

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
Why Starbucks says it's closing multiple locations, and what consumers need to know
2 years ago

Starbucks commits to eliminating waste, encourages reusable mugs

Starbucks announced more goals committed to reducing waste by 50% by 2030.
2 years ago
Starbucks pledges to eliminate waste, encourages reusable mugs
2 years ago

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
Starbucks announces plans to stop using disposable cups
2 years ago

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
Starbucks fires several employees who sought to unionize
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
Starbucks expects price increases, citing inflation, COVID pay and staffing costs
2 years ago

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
Buffalo Starbucks workers vote to form chain’s 1st union in US
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Starbucks cafe in Buffalo votes to form coffee chain's 1st union in US
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Starbucks employees in New York face 1st unionization test
2 years ago

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
Starbucks workers seek to unionize in New York
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Starbucks announces pay rise for workers
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
Teen born in Starbucks reunites with barista who helped deliver him
3 years ago

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
Starbucks is launching a reusable cup program -- here's how it works
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
Starbucks invests $100M to support BIPOC small business