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‘My boss is the Chinese customer’: Walmart China CEO Christina Zhu on how the Fortune 500 company is thriving in a tough retail market

Although many Western brands, including Starbucks and Lululemon, have struggled in China, Walmart has continued to deepen its footprint.

Fortune

Americans are losing faith in capitalism. The problem isn't capitalism

The public seems to think that shareholder value is a loss for consumers. A Yale research project with over 200 CEO interviews reveals something else.

Fortune

‘This is not Starbucks!’: Barista recounts her harrowing experience with customers who kept asking for items not available at her café

Why would you do that?

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The pumpkin spice era is changing—if not over, as McDonald’s replaces the flavor for the first time in a decade

Pumpkin spice is losing its monopoly on fall as McDonald’s pivots to caramel apple. This is not another Gen Z versus millennial war.

Fortune

Large Employers Are Cutting Health Benefits as Costs Surge. Workers Could Pay More Next Year.

Mercer's annual survey of employer-sponsored health plans projects that the total cost of health benefits per employee will increase by an average of 8.2% in 2027, the biggest increase since 2003.

International Business Times

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite to support daughter North at Chicago concert debut

13-year-old gave a one-off performance after canceling her 14-date summer tour last month

The Independent UK

‘Autism is not a crime’: Woman claims Starbucks staff threatened to call 911 because her autistic son was crying

The mother asked to see the Starbucks policy after staff allegedly refused to serve her.

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Starbucks Faces Boycott Calls After Manager Refused To Serve Muslim Woman Over Autistic Son's 'Annoying' Crying

A Muslim woman claims a Starbucks manager refused service due to her autistic son's crying, sparking calls for a boycott and criticism of the company's handling of the situation.

International Business Times UK

Despite being a multimillionaire, Suze Orman still cooks at home whenever possible—and says eating out is one of the biggest wastes of money

Suze Orman has millions in the bank—but she still remains frugal by refusing to eat out or go on a Starbucks run.

Fortune

Starbucks barista sues after customer became ballistic and ‘attacked him’

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Exclusive: Starbucks barista sues following wild melee with guest over ‘restrictive’ bathroom policy

Exclusive: After Starbucks employee Aaron Gomez was attacked, the co-founder of the American Restroom Association is calling on the coffee giant to loosen its toilet policy

The Independent UK

Disney Halloween merch has been resurrected early, so I've sorted the tricks from treats for you

This year's Disney Halloween haul has arrived, and it's a particularly good one

GamesRadar

Starbucks is discontinuing a blending powder for drinks after particles went ‘airborne’ and left baristas coughing and falling ill

The coffee chain said it will no longer use the product as it transitions from its summer to fall menu.

Fortune

‘Revenge of the Rust belt’: Starbucks film-maker on Baristas vs Billionaires

Director Mark Mori followed coffee chain workers’ struggle to unionize: ‘These young kids are so inspirational’

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Businesses have lost the trust of a generation

A colleague told me, half-terrified, that her son's becoming a full-blown socialist. Our kids have been taking notes on the new (broken) social contract.

The Economic Times

Blue Tokai: India's small home roaster that brewed a multi-thousand-crore café business

Blue Tokai began with a 500-gram roaster in a Delhi home and grew into a multi-format coffee business spanning cafés, packaged beans, subscriptions and bakery. With Temasek and ChrysCapital eyeing a major stake, its improving profitability and expansion capture India’s premium café market shifting from store-led growth to profitable scale.

The Economic Times

From Nike to Starbucks, some American brands are losing aura in China

Global companies once relied on China for consistent growth and expansion. Economic challenges and strong local competitors now impact foreign brands significantly. Brands like Nike and Starbucks are losing market share to domestic rivals. However, some companies succeed by adapting to local tastes and preferences. Success in China now depends…

Capital & Main

Starbucks Removes Drink Powder that Baristas Say Was Making Them Sick

Workers have reported headaches, coughing, sneezing, sore throats and hives after using the powder. Their union says the company has not addressed the health risks of inhalation.

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107 Examples Of Horrible People That Might Make Your Blood Boil

If you leave a person in a bubble of constant privilege for too long, the normal boundaries the rest of us live by start to disappear. It doesn’t take long then for entitlement to take control. There is always that one neighbor who ignores your parking space, or a family…

The Guardian - UK

Kim Kardashian’s kid wants to work at Starbucks. What a breath of fresh air

North West has revealed her sensible intention to get a ‘regular’ job. It could be character-building – unless the venti-sized privilege she was born with holds her back, writes Polly Hudson

The Guardian - US

I tried 11 coffees from Counter Culture, the accessible small-batch roaster converting coffee slobs to snobs

I’ll never go back to Starbucks after trying this speciality brand. Level up your morning coffee with well-made beans and the right roast for you

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Dutch Bros customer compares $7 no-ice drink against regular iced order: ‘they charged me more for this’

'Turns out, ice takes up space'

International Business Times UK

'Bored Rich Kids': North West's Dream of a 'Regular Job' at Starbucks Divides the Internet

North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, expressed a desire to work at Starbucks, sparking online debate about celebrity privilege and the pursuit of normalcy.

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I Think Martha Stewart’s Belmont Cameli Zing Is Perfect, But There's A Wrinkle To The Starbucks Ad

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Starbucks Is Cutting Another 200+ Jobs as Restructuring Continues. The Turnaround Is Still on Track.

Starbucks is cutting more than 200 additional corporate jobs as part of its ongoing restructuring, even as the company posts improving comparable-store sales and progresses on its turnaround plan.

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