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Starbucks Korea to shut 2,000 stores to teach history lessons to employees

Starbucks Korea is closing over 2,000 stores for mandatory history and social sensitivity training after a marketing campaign sparked outrage. The "Tank Day" promotion, coinciding with the Gwangju massacre anniversary, led to boycotts and leadership changes. The half-day shutdown on June 22 is expected to cost 2.1 billion won in…

The Economic Times

Starbucks Korea to temporarily shut all stores for history lesson after bungled coffee promotion

The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in sales

The Guardian - AU

Starbucks Korea to shut stores early for training after marketing controversy

The initiative comes after the coffee chain faced backlash for a controversial marketing campaign

The Independent UK

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BBC Layoffs: Around 2,000 jobs at risk as broadcaster plans 10% cost cuts; Who may lose their jobs and why

BBC Layoff 2026: The BBC is preparing to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, equivalent to around 10% of its workforce costs, as part of a wider plan to reduce spending by £500 million over the next two years. The broadcaster's news division is expected to be among the hardest hit, with…

The Economic Times

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training

The Independent UK

Starbucks to close outlets across Korea for history lesson after 'Tank Day' ad fiasco

The day of the reusable cup promotion coincided with the anniversary of the Gwangju uprising in which 165 civilians were killed, though many believe the real figure to be much higher.

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Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco

SEOUL - Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following a promotional campaign gone awry, the coffee giant said Monday.

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Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech towns

The next wave of the migration story is already underway, and it’s moving the innovation economy into unexpected territory.

Fortune

Where to find the best World Cup 2026 food deals and discounts

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The Independent UK

Half a million viral 'squishy' toys seized at Heathrow Airport

Trading Standard officers have stopped 500,000 potentially dangerous ‘squishy’ toys from entering the UK in the last two months

Evening Standard

Starbucks is giving away free World Cup drink sleeves to celebrate kickoff

Starbucks customers are in for a treat on Thursday as the coffee giant gives away free World Cup 2026 drink sleeves to celebrate the start of the tournament. Customers who order a beverage of any size, including brewed coffee and brewed tea, at participating Starbucks locations in the U.S. on…

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: All the best food and drink deals from McDonald’s to Starbucks

Several chains and restaurants will begin offering deals June 11

The Independent UK

Tata Consumer Products to add 50-100 Starbucks outlets annually; sees potential for 8,000 units

Tata Starbucks aims for massive expansion in India, with plans to reach 8,000 stores. The coffee chain is now profitable at the operating level. This growth is driven by increasing cafe culture and a growing young population. The company is adding 50 to 100 new outlets annually, strengthening its presence…

The Economic Times

Corporate America has been draining the world's water. Matt Damon's new campaign calls on Gap, Starbucks, and Amazon to help give it back

Matt Damon teamed up with Water.org and companies like Starbucks, Gap and Amazon to donate portions of their profit to the organization.

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Starbucks' catastrophic branding fail can't all be blamed on AI

But there are lessons to be learned.

TechRadar

‘The thought behind it was great, but the execution was proving difficult': Starbucks abandons AI inventory tool after only nine months following multiple errors — coffee giant says it needs to 'focus on consistency and execution at scale'

Starbucks has rolled back its failed AI inventory system, which failed to identify products in real-world environments, after just nine months.

International Business Times UK

Candace Owens and Laura Loomer Trade Explosive Insults: 'Is the FBI Investigation in the Room With You?'

Candace Owens' visit to a Kremlin-backed forum in Russia has sparked a feud with Laura Loomer, leading to accusations of aiding foreign propaganda and highlighting conservative ideological divides.

International Business Times

Doing Business in South Korea? One Wrong Word Can Bring Down Your Brand

From Starbucks' Tank Day blunder to election protests, South Korea's political climate is making it one of the world's riskiest brand environments.

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The Economic Times

Chitale vs Starbucks: Pune traveller shares how local heroes are challenging foreign brands

A viral video from Pune International Airport showcases local Maharashtrian brands like Chitale Bandhu and Ganesh Bhel standing alongside global giants. This scene reflects a growing pride in Indian entrepreneurship and a shift in traveler preference towards authentic, culturally resonant flavors and trusted homegrown businesses.

The Guardian - AU

How a Starbucks marketing stunt spiralled into mass boycotts in South Korea

A botched tumbler promotion on the anniversary of a pro-democracy massacre unleashed a boycott, police investigation and political firestorm

The Economic Times

$47 frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs): How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychology

Starbucks faces challenges and needs a new strategy. The article suggests introducing very expensive items to make regular coffees appear cheaper. It also proposes selling small, premium spice blends as add-ons. These additions offer high profits and enhance the customer experience. This approach is compared to luxury hotels and ice…

The Independent UK

Greggs on a roll and TGI’s return: Let’s be honest about restaurant chains

IN FOCUS: For years, Britain turned its nose up at the big names. But TGI Fridays is back with a new menu, Jamie’s Italian has opened its doors again, and even Greggs is on a (sausage) roll. Price matters more than pricey independents these days, says Hannah Twiggs

Tom’s Guide

I made two identical espressos with $5 coffee beans and $20 coffee beans — and yes, the coffee snobs are right

Episode 10 of The Coffee Lab sees me pitting cheap and expensive beans against each other: Do you really need to spend $20 on coffee beans?

The Economic Times

The $47 Frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs)

How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychology.

Fortune

‘The next China is still China’: McKinsey’s Joe Ngai and Nick Leung on why global business can’t write off the Chinese economy

“You can’t find another China. There’s no other China out there now," Greater China chair Joe Ngai says.

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