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‘No contract, no coffee’: what to know about the Starbucks workers’ strike in 65 US cities

More than 2,000 Starbucks employees are on the picket line as politicians like Zohran Mamdani back striking workers

The Guardian - US

'No Contract, No Coffee!': Mamdani Joins Starbucks Boycott as Workers Launch Explosive Nationwide Strike

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called on his followers to join in the boycott of the coffee giant.

International Business Times UK

Red Cup Rebellion: Thousands of Starbucks baristas going on strike across the country

Union says there is no end date set for the strike, which could expand into other cities if Starbucks does not negotiate a contract

The Independent UK

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Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are planning to strike at 65 U.S. stores starting Thursday

The Independent UK

Why Starbucks’ Red Cup Day could be chaotic in 25 cities this year

CEO Brian Niccol has been working to overhaul U.S. store operations in a bid to win back customers

The Independent UK

Starbucks is the latest Western brand to change tactics in China

Now the CEO can devote more time to turning around Starbucks’ U.S. business.

Fortune

Is Starbucks Quietly Setting Up for a Major 2026 Comeback?

Starbucks' turnaround is gaining traction and setting the business up for profitable growth in 2026. Analysts and institutional trends reveal optimism.

MarketBeat

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'Back to Starbucks' Pays Off: Coffee Giant Posts First Sales Growth in 7 Quarters After Year of Store Closures

Starbucks credits the progress of its 'Back to Starbucks' strategy for its first global comparable sales growth in seven quarters during Q4 FY2025.

International Business Times UK

Starbucks workers hold strike vote amid anger over pay and conditions

Union says world’s largest coffee chain engaged in bad faith bargaining and stonewalled over contract

The Guardian - US

Starbucks halts 2-year sales slide, but costly improvements hurt its profits

Starbucks halted a long sales slide in its fiscal fourth quarter as fall drinks and improved service brought customers back to its stores

The Independent UK

Starbucks Unveils AI Barista That Could One Day Predict Your Coffee Order

Starbucks has launched 'Green Dot Assist', a generative-AI assistant for baristas designed to streamline operations today and one day anticipate your latte by name.

International Business Times UK

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski reveals how often he eats at the fast-food chain

“Sometimes it might be a breakfast. Sometimes it might be a lunch. But hey, one of the perks of the job—you get to eat at McDonald’s a lot.”

Fortune

Starbucks CEO reveals a 'secret AI barista' that assists with making coffee in real time—and may one day predict your order

Brian Niccol wants to make Starbucks the "world's greatest customer service company again" and he wants AI to help solve the "chaos" of ordering.

Fortune

Starbucks Brews A Turnaround, But Investors Want A Stronger Roast: CEO Says 'The Stock Will...' (UPDATED)

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from a Starbucks spokesperson.

Benzinga

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The Conversation

Starbucks wants you to stay awhile – but shuttering its mobile-only pickup locations could be a risky move

When Starbucks announced that it would phase out its mobile-order pickup-only locations beginning in 2026, it raised a question: Why abandon a format seemingly built for speed and efficiency?

MarketBeat

Café Culture Revival? 3 Stocks to Watch After Chick-fil-A’s Move

Chick-fil-A’s new Daybright café concept could reignite interest in beverage-driven dining; here are three restaurant stocks investors should watch

MarketBeat

Starbucks Stock Slumps; This Competitor Shows Strength

Starbucks is struggling this year, and its new strategic plan looks unlikely to fix its systemic issues. One competitor is offering investors better prospects.

The Mary Sue

‘I would’ve went home with an espresso machine’: Starbucks barista says they were asked to clean out entire store. They were all laid off an hour later

A recently fired Starbucks employee posted a video detailing her last day. The only problem? She didn’t know when she went to her local store that she wouldn’t have a job within hours of arriving.

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International Business Times UK

Starbucks Stores Closing Explained: List of Closing Stores and Why They're Shutting Down

Starbucks is closing hundreds of stores in 2025. Find out why stores are shutting down, which locations are affected, and the latest closure list updates.

The Independent UK

A tall order: Can Starbucks, once the king of the high street, return to its glory days?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As the multi-billion-dollar coffee chain announces the closure of some UK stores and the loss of 900 jobs in the US, Ellie Muir looks at the company’s fall from grace, from changing consumer tastes to political boycotts

International Business Times UK

Starbucks in Trouble? $1 Billion Gamble, Store Closures, and Mass Layoffs Raise Questions - What's Going On?

Starbucks shutters 430 stores, cuts 1,900 jobs, and spends £820 million to fix declining profits and poor customer experience.

International Business Times

Starbucks to Close Underperforming Stores, Cut 900 Jobs in $1 Billion Overhaul

Starbucks is closing hundreds of stores and cutting 900 jobs as part of a $1 billion plan to improve its business.

Fortune

Starbucks continues to cut corporate jobs in turnaround bid: ‘Many are cost centers, not revenue producers,’ says expert

The company will eliminate about 900 more non-retail partner roles and many open positions.

International Business Times UK

Is the New Starbucks CEO Failing? He Just Axed 900 Workers While Splurging on 'Cozier Chairs'

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is under scrutiny after axing 900 jobs and closing stores while pouring $1bn into café renovations, sparking union backlash and investor questions about the company's strategy.

Fortune

Starbucks chases Gen Z nostalgia, betting $1 billion on plan to bring back the ‘third place’

The Starbucks workers’ union is not happy with the plan, which also includes store closures and hundreds of layoffs.

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