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China's Luckin Coffee Is Racing Past Starbucks As Nationalist Sentiment, Soaring Store Counts, Triple-Digit Profit Growth Leave US Giant Scrambling

Coffeehouse chain Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) is facing stiff competition in China, and its stock remains under pressure, marking a sharp divergence from its China-based arch-rival, Luckin Coffee Inc. (OTC: LKNCY), which has been soaring and hitting new highs throughout this past year.

Benzinga

Starbucks to close stores, cut 900 jobs in $1 billion restructuring

The company did not say how many stores it planned to close.

Axios

Starbucks barista fired after scrawling ‘racist’ message on Charlie Kirk’s favorite drink and handing it to shocked customer

The message was left on the side of her “Mint Majesty” tea, Kirk’s favorite drink

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Starbucks Shame: Worker Fired for Vile 'Racist' Scrawl on Cup of Woman Who Ordered Charlie Kirk's Drink

A Starbucks barista at a licensed Ohio store has been fired after scrawling 'racist's fav drink' on a customer's cup, sparking outrage, boycott calls, and renewed scrutiny of Starbucks' control over its licensed outlets.

International Business Times UK

Starbucks Breaks Silence On Viral Incident Where Barista Wrote Hate Message To Customer

Autumn Perkins has vowed to never spend another penny on Starbucks after ordering Charlie Kirk’s favorite drink from the global coffee giant.

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5 Fall Items To Get at Costco That Cost Way More at Walmart

Here are the five fall items we recommend people buy at Costco this year.

GOBankingRates

Chinese Coffee Chain Wants To De-Throne Starbucks, But Experts Say Its Business Model Will Never Work

Luckin Coffee surpassed Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) as the largest coffee chain in China in 2023. Now, it's setting its sights on the U.S.

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Remember Luckin Coffee Stock? China’s Viral Coffee Company Is Now in the U.S., and LKNCY Shares Are Up 46% This Year.

Luckin used to be a popular meme stock and now it is attempting to take on Starbucks with the launch of its flagship coffee stores in the U.S.

Barchart

7 Best New Grocery Items at Sam’s Club To Help Combat Inflation

Here are the best eight new grocery items at Sam's Club that can help lower your monthly expenses.

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Charlie Kirk Starbucks Order Sparks Outrage After Barista Refuses to Write His Name

A California Starbucks faces scrutiny after a viral video shows a barista refusing to write Charlie Kirk's name, citing political concerns.

International Business Times UK

Breaking A $1,800 A Year Habit Felt 'Life-Changing.' The First Month Alone Put $126 Back In Their Pocket

A Reddit post shared how quitting a morning coffee shop routine has been nothing short of “life-changing”—and the math backs it up.

Benzinga

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Bets Big On Health Trends, Doubling Down On Protein, Gluten-Free Options To Match Premium Coffee Experience

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) is shifting its food strategy to appeal to health-conscious consumers, expanding protein and gluten-free options while emphasizing artisanal, premium offerings.

Benzinga

Starbucks in U-turn on axing popular fall flavor from menu — see when it will return

Announcement comes weeks after fall menu roll out

The Independent UK

Starbucks CEO says the company is doubling down on protein and gluten-free options: 'I believe our food needs to match the craft of our coffee'

The famed coffee chain is looking to capitalize on growing trends around health consciousness and fitness culture.

Fortune

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Starbucks demands barsitas to follow costly and ‘extremely tone deaf’ rule but refuses to pay for it. So, it gets sued in 3 states

Making minimum wage workers fund corporate wishes? Peak capitalism.

The Independent UK

Starbucks throws barista who ‘refused’ to write Charlie Kirk’s name under the bus with policy statement

The Mary Sue

‘Yall are taking this toooo far…’: California woman tells Starbucks worker her name is ‘Charlie Kirk’ for cup. Then the worker refuses to write it

A Starbucks in California refused to write the name a customer provided on their cup. The reason why? She told them to write “Charlie Kirk” on her to-go cup, leading to an exchange that left many people heated in her comments section.

International Business Times UK

Starbucks Slammed With Class Action Lawsuits in 3 US States After Staff Told to Buy Their Own Work Clothes

Starbucks faces class action lawsuits in Illinois, Colorado and a formal complaint in California after staff claimed they were forced to buy new uniforms without reimbursement, sparking union backing and legal scrutiny.

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Starbucks Petition Seeks to Memorialize Charlie Kirk Through Favorite Tea Order

Supporters petition Starbucks to honor Charlie Kirk by naming his favorite mint majesty tea order after him.

The Independent UK

Starbucks staff to sue coffee shop over its ‘tone deaf’ new dress code

Backed by a union, workers have filed class-action lawsuits in two states, with more to potentially follow

Fortune

Starbucks CEO says the coffee chain won’t lose its cash-strapped consumers because it’s on its way to being a 'world-class customer service' company

Brian Niccol said Starbucks’ quality and customer service is worth the cost of a $6 or $7 latte.

International Business Times UK

'It Hurts To See This': Starbucks Says It Donates Leftovers — So Why Are Workers Being Told To Throw Them Away?

Starbucks pledges to fight food waste through its FoodShare programme, but reports from US staff highlight inconsistencies in how leftovers are handled despite global commitments to hunger relief.

Fortune

Just like Bill Gates, this Samsung exec retreats to a remote cabin every year to escape the chaos

The $268 billion Samsung executive tells Fortune how she spends her time and money outside of work, including a piece of art inspired by Queen Elizabeth II.

The Guardian - UK

‘Push back – or they’ll eat you alive’: James Cromwell on life as Hollywood’s biggest troublemaker

He marched against the Vietnam war, supported the Black Panthers, has protested over animal rights, ended up in prison after a climate sit-in – and starred in Babe, LA Confidential and Succession. He explains how he became the ultimate activist-actor

Benzinga

Your Morning Cup Is Set To Cost More As US Coffee Inflation Hits Decades-High Amid Global Bean Shortage, Trump Tariffs

The price of coffee in the U.S. has seen a significant increase. Retail coffee prices have surged nearly 21% in August compared to the same month last year, marking the largest annual jump since October 1997.

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