Starbucks

Starbucks pulls new chicken sandwich from menu due to ‘quality standard’ concerns

Starbucks’ order to pull the chicken sandwich coincided with reports from people on social media who claimed they suffered diarrhea, stomach pain and even vomiting after eating it.

July 11

Starbucks introduces new summer beverages and food items

Starbucks is adding new items to its summer menu Tuesday, including two cold drinks and two food items.

June 21

Starbucks may close bathrooms to public again, CEO reportedly says

The coffee company opened their bathrooms to the public after two Black men were denied use of a restroom by an employee at a Philadelphia Starbucks four years ago.

June 13

Starbucks leaving Russian market, closing 130 stores

Starbucks said Monday it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.

May 23

Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures

Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.

May 16

James Cromwell, 'Succession' actor, glues hand to Starbucks counter to protest vegan milk charges

James Cromwell, an 82-year-old actor and activist, superglued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest the chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk alternatives.

May 12

Customer sues Starbucks claiming he was 'poisoned' by toxic chemical

Customer claimed his Starbucks cup was filled with cleaning solution

March 24

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18

Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.

November 17, 2021

Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees

All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.

November 18, 2020

Facebook advertising boycott continues to grow amid ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ campaign

Starbucks and Coca-Cola are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the “Stop Hate for Profit” campaign.

June 29, 2020

Texas Starbucks barista attacked after asking customer to wear mask

The man was charged with assault and trespassing, police said.

June 29, 2020

More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask

The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.

June 25, 2020

Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash

Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.

June 12, 2020