Starbucks CEO gives update on store overhaul affecting 1,000 locations The Starbucks boss proclaimed, ‘The shine is back on our brand, both in the US and around the world’ The Independent UK · Jan 28
Dear Starbucks Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for January 29 Starbucks fans should look out for Jan. 29, a day after the company posts its Q1 2026 results. Barchart · Jan 27
Starbucks is already undergoing massive changes to win back customers - more are coming CEO Brian Niccol is reportedly set to announce further changes in order to improve customer experience Thursday The Independent UK · Jan 26
Airport Baristas Share Why They Have One Of The Worst Jobs Ever To say that airports can get chaotic at times is an understatement. With so many different people passing through them all the time, flights getting delayed, and folks running late, there’s a lot of tension in the air. So, for some airport cafe employees, dealing with stressed-out and exhausted passengers… Bored Panda · Jan 22
Katie Miller makes an ‘Extra ICE’ joke with her Starbucks, but the internet is one step ahead, as always Timing is everything. And on January 17, Katie Miller managed to pick the worst possible moment to post a joke about “extra ICE.” Miller logged onto X, snapped a Starbucks photo, and decided irony was appropriate. It wasn’t. The Mary Sue · Jan 19
Starbucks barista draws John Pork meme on LASD officer’s cup. Then they get fired: ‘Cops are so sensitive’ A Starbucks barista got fired for drawing John Pork, a popular meme, on a LASD police officer’s Starbucks cup. The Mary Sue · Jan 17
More than messages! Here are 7 hidden features that make Apple Messages an essential app Send money, doodles, safety check-ins, and much more TechRadar · Jan 17
A long-running battle between family-run cafes and the chains Guardian readers responds to an article by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett in which she laments the takeover of four family-owned cafess The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Unusual Options Activity: 3 Multi-Leg Trades to Watch — SHOP, SBUX, and PINS The Nasdaq Composite had its worst day since mid-December yesterday. Among the 1,245 unusually active options in Wednesday's trading, options on Shopify, Starbucks, and Pinterest stand out as potential candidates for multi-leg trades. Barchart · Jan 15
Starbucks’s viral bear coffee cup has finally come to the UK – here’s how to get one The price of the coffee cup has some fans outraged The Independent UK · Jan 15
The L.A. Sheriff's Office Is Mad at Starbucks—Over a Pig Doodle Starbucks says the employee was fired but that the drawing was not intended as a slight against the officer. Reason · Jan 13
Starbucks teases another opportunity to score viral bear cup The glass cup was first available in Starbucks stores in November The Independent UK · Jan 12
Starbucks barista accused of drawing a pig on sheriff’s deputy’s cup A police officer who allegedly received a coffee with a pig drawn on the cup said he felt discouraged and disrespected The Independent UK · Jan 12
RFK Jr. is pushing Americans to eat more red meat and dairy as Starbucks, Chipotle, and others cash in on protein craze Americans want more protein in their diets, and brands have been happy to oblige. Fortune · Jan 7
Budget and the Bees · Jan 7 10 Tourist Traps Locals Know to Avoid (But Visitors Still Fall For) We have all been there: standing in a long line, sweating, overpaying for a ticket, only to realize the attraction we traveled so far to see is… underwhelming. There is a whole industry built on selling “authentic” experiences to tourists that are anything but. Locals walk past these places with…
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Dunkin’ Donuts takes on rival Starbucks with latest menu additions Coffee chain has followed in Starbucks’ footsteps with addition of protein-based menu
MarketBeat · Jan 7 Starbucks’ Turnaround Makes a Strong Case for Long-Term Hold Starbucks is positioned to grow its business in 2026 and drive a rebound in its stock price, adding double-digit gains by year's end.
Fortune · Jan 7 The 7 most overlooked CEOs in 2025—and the 5 to watch in 2026 The Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute highlights the top performers of 2025 and the top leaders to watch in 2026.
GOBankingRates · Jan 6 How Much Is Starbucks’ Former CEO Howard Schultz’s Social Security Check? Starbucks' former CEO Howard Schultz has $3.5 billion but still qualifies for Social Security. Here's the maximum benefit he could collect monthly.
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 5 Newegg bundles $1,460 128GB DDR5 memory kit with $50 Starbucks gift card — 'Drink Coffee while you game!!' retailer says as memory hits RTX 5080 pricing Newegg has listed two 128GB G.Skill DDR5 RAM kits with a free $50 Starbucks gift card. Both kits are more expensive than a brand-new RTX 5080, as the DRAM pricing crisis hits DIY PC builders hard.
Bored Panda · Jan 2 50 Dirty Secrets That Only People Working In A Specific Industry Know These firsthand accounts reveal what really goes on once customers aren’t looking. Whether it’s inefficiencies, unwritten rules, or clever workarounds, each story adds a piece to the puzzle, proving that every industry has its own secrets hiding just beneath the surface.
International Business Times UK · Jan 1 Are Starbucks, McDonalds and Dunkin' Open On New Year's Day 2026? Store Hours, Deals and More Details New Year's Day 2026 fast food hours for Starbucks, McDonald's and Dunkin'. Check store locators to confirm your local branch opening times.
Fortune · Dec 31, 2025 Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says a Reddit thread about people interviewing at the company convinced him his ‘Back to Starbucks’ plan is working “If you don't like customer service, you're probably not going to like working at Starbucks. We're in that transition of getting people to understand that,” Niccol said.
International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025 Beijing Competitor Luckin Coffee Gobbles Up New York Leases After Starbucks Closes Locations Beijing-based Luckin Coffee is seizing New York City retail spaces abandoned by Starbucks, capitalising on the American chain's retreat to aggressively expand its global footprint.
Creative Bloq · Dec 30, 2025 Fans won't let the Stranger Things 5 logo blunder go Netflix has fixed the mistake, but how did it go unnoticed?