Starbucks Opens 2 Innovation Farms In Effort To Protect Coffee Supplies The farms in Costa Rica and Guatemala will work to mitigate the effects of climate change on coffee production. International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024
Starbucks CEO hype has been 'overdone,' Jefferies analysts say in rare downgrade It’s the first time in over a decade Jeffries has given Starbucks a sell-equivalent rating. Fortune · Sep 24, 2024
Chipotle unveils team of robots to make your food Chipotle’s former CEO promised generous portions following customer complaints of skimpy scoops. Fortune · Sep 16, 2024
New Starbucks CEO lays into overwhelming menus, inconsistent product, and long, hectic waits On just his second day on the job, the former Chipotle CEO signaled he will initially devote the bulk of his attention to problems in the U.S. operations. Fortune · Sep 11, 2024
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol To Focus On US Market Revival Ahead Of Global Overhaul New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol revealed he will initially focus on company's business in the U.S. before turning to the international market. International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024
Starbucks CEO Focuses On Improving Service And Store Experience Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol plans to revitalize stores, improve service, and adapt to changing consumer preferences. Top News · Sep 10, 2024
Starbucks’ new CEO reveals how he plans to turnaround business Starbucks’ sales have fallen this year due to weaker US store traffic The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024
Starbucks’ new CEO on the worst advice he ever got: Demonstrate that you can fire somebody The main qualm Brian Niccol had with his former manager’s recommendation is that it prioritized disciplining employees rather than coaching them. Fortune · Sep 9, 2024
Key executives keep getting poached—and it's expensive to replace them Executives are demanding more from their benefits plans and offerings, according to a new report. Fortune · Sep 9, 2024
Red Lobster CEO secretly visited restaurants around the country before being made boss Damola Adamolekun sampled crab legs and lobster tail in a food tour starting in May and ending in August when he was hired. Fortune · Sep 6, 2024
Chipotle may have violated workers' unionization rights, US labor board says The National Labor Relations Board says Chipotle may have violated federal labor law in its treatment of employees at its only unionized store The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024
Starbucks CEO gets private jet for work Brian Niccol will start his new role as company Chairman and CEO on Sept. 9 Salon · Aug 27, 2024
So Starbucks’ CEO commutes to work by private jet? Let’s not pretend the super-rich care about the planet It’s paper straws and compostable cups for the masses, space travel and $600m weddings for their overlords. No wonder everyone who can afford it wants a doomsday bunker, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024
Starbucks CEO To Commute Weekly Via Corporate Jet Starbucks' new CEO's use of a corporate jet raises environmental concerns and sparks debate. Top News · Aug 24, 2024
The Conversation · Aug 23, 2024 Not even the boss of Starbucks needs to be doing a 1,000-mile commute if they can do the job from home New Starbucks boss Brian Niccol caused many to spit out their coffee with the news he will commute around 1,000 miles from his home in California to the company’s HQ in Seattle. It’s true that he’ll have the luxury of the company jet for his trips to the office, which…
Fortune · Aug 23, 2024 Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol was a 'messiah' until we found out about his private jet “The longer this new CEO goes without making a huge impact that's noticeable internally as well as externally, the worse this decision will look."
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024 Starbucks new CEO Brian Niccol under fire over 1,000 mile private jet commute Brian Niccol will have access to private jet to fly from California home to Seattle HQ
The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2024 Starbucks’ new CEO faces backlash over 1,000-mile commute by private jet Brian Niccol faces environmental criticism over commute from southern California to Seattle instead of relocating
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024 Work from home policy for new Starbucks CEO sparks outrage The new CEO will receive a “small remote office” based in California
Fortune · Aug 18, 2024 More CEOs are enjoying the remote-work life—but employees resent it Remote CEOs are seen as enjoying their lives “at the expense of the employees,” one expert said.
Fortune · Aug 16, 2024 Starbucks’ new CEO drinks up to 4 cups of coffee per day Brian Niccol is getting a $113 million payday–and presumably a lot of free coffee.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024 Pay deal for new Starbucks CEO worth up to $113m Brian Niccol, who was poached from Chipotle, will get package worth four times that of his predecessor
Fortune · Aug 15, 2024 Starbucks welcomes new CEO Brian Niccol with a $113 million payday—and he can work remotely The coffee giant’s new CEO won’t have to relocate to the corporate headquarters in Seattle, according to his offer letter.
Fortune · Aug 14, 2024 The new Starbucks CEO shares the best leadership advice he ever received Brian Niccol says that if leaders aren’t curious, then they don’t care about their company.
Salon · Aug 14, 2024 Chipotle CEO to take over at Starbucks Starbucks founder Howard Schultz says Chipotle's Brian Niccol has his "respect and full support"