Townhouse: Nail salons overlooked by male-led investment for decades Townhouse, which runs 44 luxury nail salons, said it was targeting hundreds of new franchised sites. Evening Standard · Mar 16
Starbucks customer pulls up to the drive-thru. Then the barista starts acting really weird through the intercom: ‘Bro they had to have lost a bet’ Nobody expects anything out of the ordinary on their Starbucks coffee run. Typically, engaging in polite small talk with the barista might occur until they’re handed their beverage of choice and drive off. The Mary Sue · Mar 13
Starbucks reveals venti data breach, hundreds of employees possibly affected Starbucks HR and workplace platform attacked, and sensitive data pulled. TechRadar · Mar 13
A Tennessee woman spotted an elderly man working as a DoorDash driver. Her efforts to help him retire have already raised $510K More than 12,000 people have donated to the GoFundMe to help the 78-year-old go back into retirement The Independent UK · Mar 13
Holy crap! The Galaxy S26 Ultra just ordered dinner and tea for me and all I had to do was hit 'Confirm' Automation just hit the next level with Gemini and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and now you can ask it to order your next meal, tea, Uber, and soon even groceries. Android Central · Mar 13
Longhorn Steakhouse server says lamb chops are back—and customers are insufferable about it: ‘I’ll be there for my crusted cheese water later’ Early this month, Longhorn Steakhouse brought back its beloved lamb chops to the menu, also available with a Parmesan crust option. The Mary Sue · Mar 12
Starbucks' Howard Schultz moved to Seattle 44 years ago with his wife, dog, and not much else. Here's how he built his $6.6 billion fortune Schultz also just announced his move from Seattle to Miami. Fortune · Mar 12
Princess Kate Practices Her Barista Skills—and Reveals Prince William’s Coffee Order “I’ve made a coffee for you, William.” Marie Claire · Mar 12
Starbucks Founder to Flee Washington With $3.5B Fortune After State Passes Millionaires Tax The founder of Starbucks announced he was moving to Florida just as Washington state Democrats voted to create the state's first income tax, targeting those who make more than $1 million a year. International Business Times · Mar 12
Starbucks Billionaire Howard Schultz Leaves Seattle for Florida the Same Day Democrats Pass Income Tax Bill Starbucks founder Howard Schultz decided to move to Miami from Seattle after Democrats passed an income tax bill for Washington to levy a 9.9% tax on households earnings $1 million annually. International Business Times UK · Mar 12
Hidden Valley is hiring ‘Ranch-bassadors’ to travel Europe and test ranch on local food The applications officially open March 31 The Independent UK · Mar 11
Billionaire Starbucks former CEO moves to Florida after 40 years in Washington following 'millionaire tax': 'Retirement phase' Howard Schultz, the billionaire former chief executive of Starbucks, announced that he and his wife have moved from their longtime home in Seattle, Washington, where they lived for 40 years, to Miami, Florida. The Times of India · Mar 11
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Announces Move to Miami Same Day as Washington Passes New Millionaires Tax Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is the latest of many millionaires and billionaires leaving states after implementing a 'millionaires' tax. Barchart · Mar 11
Tim Cook says late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gave him this unforgettable advice before handing over the reins as CEO: ‘Never ask what I would do’ Apple CEO Tim Cook says the advice from Steve Jobs was a “gift” in leading the $3.83 trillion tech giant: “I just put my head down and thought, ‘I’m going to be the best version of myself.” Fortune · Mar 11
The Conversation · Mar 11 Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same? Like many young, urban professionals, we run on coffee. We especially enjoy frequenting independently owned cafes that pride themselves on ethically sourced beverages, strong local ties and a hip aesthetic.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8 Caffè Nero says growth is ‘steady’ but coffee prices are likely to rise Founder of family-owned firm says it will pause acquisitions after takeover of 15 Compass Coffee stores in US
Livingetc · Mar 8 I've Fallen in Love With a Few Design-y Coffee Pod Machines Over the Last Few Months — But It's Meant Finding the Right Pods to Use Them With Coffee pod machines may bring convenience to your morning routine, but flavor is still important
International Business Times · Mar 6 Starbucks' Turnaround Gains Traction: SBUX Shares Reflect 'Back to Starbucks' Progress in Early 2026 Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) has emerged from a period of stagnation with clear signs of a recovery, as the coffee giant's "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan—spearheaded by CEO Brian Niccol—begins to show tangible results in early 2026.
The Guardian - US · Mar 6 Stephen Colbert on Kristi Noem: ‘A domestic terrorist who deserves to go to Gitmo’ Late-night hosts addressed Trump firing the DHS secretary, rising US gas prices and Robert F Kennedy Jr’s crackdown on Dunkin’
Kiplinger · Mar 6 Walmart Is No Longer the Cheapest Grocery Store – Here's the Chain That Beat It If you're looking for the lowest prices on groceries, Walmart might not be your best bet anymore.
The Mary Sue · Mar 5 ‘I don’t have time for this, I am a nurse’: Starbucks employee serves coffee. Then customer throws the lid at her Working at a restaurant or food joint is difficult. This is because you are facing all kinds of customers on a daily basis. While some may be pleasant, others may be erratic. In the case of user @kaathryn.xo, it was the latter that forced her to come to TikTok and…
The Independent UK · Mar 5 RFK Jr. questions whether Dunkin’ and Starbucks are healthy enough for teen girls IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 4 RFK Jr comes for Dunkin’: ‘MAHA’ health secretary wants chain to prove iced coffees are safe for teens Kennedy has taken an aggressive stance against ultra-processed foods
The Guardian - US · Mar 4 Workers at top 20 US low-wage firms rely on public assistance, report says Exclusive: study finds workers at 20 S&P 500 firms rely on Medicaid and Snap as CEO pay and buybacks soar
The Mary Sue · Mar 2 NYC girl ‘Mae’ accidentally swapped orders with ‘April’ in a Starbucks drive-through. There was also a ‘June’ next in line: ‘Glitch in the matrix?’ We’ve all had our names mangled on a coffee cup before. But 22-year-old Mae’s one trip to Starbucks resulted in a chronological coincidence so perfect it felt like a rift in the space-time continuum. Or, a glitch in the matrix, if you believe.