Starbucks has recently made headlines due to a variety of controversies and challenges. The coffee giant faced backlash over its perceived stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to boycotts, protests, and vandalism at some of its locations. Additionally, Starbucks has been embroiled in labor disputes, including the firing of seven employees in Memphis during a union campaign, which has sparked legal action and calls for a cease-fire in Gaza from labor unions in the US. Furthermore, the company's decision to introduce a limited edition pork-flavored latte in China for the Chinese New Year season stirred mixed reactions.
Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the world's largest coffeehouse chain, with thousands of stores globally. The company is known for its premium coffee, espresso drinks, and a wide range of pastries and snacks. Starbucks is also recognized for its commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, implementing initiatives such as ethically sourcing coffee beans and reducing its environmental impact. Despite its success, Starbucks has faced criticism and controversies over the years, ranging from labor practices to its involvement in social and political issues.
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The drinks were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits against Panera.
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Ex-CEO Howard Schultz says Starbucks needs a "maniacal focus on the customer experience" and to make its app an "uplifting experience" to boost sales.
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Despite increase, fast food mega-chain does not expect significant improvement until war ends
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The case, which stems from the firing of seven Starbucks workers in Memphis, seeks to limit the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to obtain a court intervention in labor cases.
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This is the moment armed police stormed a Starbucks to arrest a man with a knife who had threatened to kill his ex-partner. Officers rushed to the Orton Centre coffee shop on 12 January, after police received a 999 call stating Ryan Miller, 36, had a kitc
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The Malaysian operator of the fast food giant had claimed the boycotters had slandered its business and implied it had profited from the assault on Palestinians and conspired with Israel
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Tennessee plant is currently the only Volkswagen plant globally without union representation, according to the UAW
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Store traffic has dropped off in the Middle East and Southeast Asia as customers protest perceptions of Starbucks’ stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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The feud began with a pro-Palestinian social media post from a union account shortly after the Israel-Hamas conflict escalated in October, angering customers and damaging Starbucks’ reputatio…
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Starbucks introduces a limited edition pork-flavored latte in China for the Chinese New Year season.
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US retail sales fell 0.8% in January, the biggest monthly drop in almost a year, reigniting concerns about inflation and triggering market selloffs.
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A postal worker in Fullerton, California, was nearly run over by thieves who stole a crate of mail from a post office.
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An intellectually disabled teen was allegedly led off school grounds and gang raped by three male students in a Starbucks bathroom and an empty building in Pittsburgh in October 2022.
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A 62-year-old yakuza member is wanted for allegedly fatally shooting a man at a Starbucks outlet in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
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The Supreme Court will decide whether to uphold a federal judge's order to reinstate seven Starbucks employees fired during a union campaign in Memphis.
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Labor unions in the US are taking legal action and rallying for a cease-fire in Gaza, facing challenges from legislation and corporate resistance.
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Starbucks now permits customers to bring their own clean, personal cups for mobile and drive-thru orders in the US and Canada.
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Starbucks is facing backlash over its stance on the Israel-Hamas war and union disputes, leading to boycotts, vandalism, and protests.
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McDonald's is testing a new concept, CosMc's, in Illinois, offering a range of cold drinks and limited food items.