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Starbucks Adds New Secret Menu For 'Devil Wears Prada 2': See What's Included Starbucks Adds New Secret Menu For 'Devil Wears Prada 2': See What's Included
Starbucks Adds New Secret Menu For 'Devil Wears Prada 2': See What's Included Starbucks is rolling out a new secret menu inspired by a highly anticipated sequel in the fashion world. The Seattle-based company announced the limited-time collection in a news release on Monday, April 20. The promotion celebrates the release of "The Devil Wears Prada 2," which hits theaters on Friday, May 1. Starbucks said the drinks give customers a chance to experience the film's characters through their daily coffee routine. "Starbucks has been part of The Devil Wears Prada universe since the original film," senior vice president of global marketing Erin Silvoy said. "We're exci…
Starbucks Rewrites Barista Script To Stem Sales Slide; ‘Make Eye Contact’ Starbucks Rewrites Barista Script To Stem Sales Slide; ‘Make Eye Contact’
Starbucks Rewrites Barista Script To Stem Sales Slide; ‘Make Eye Contact’ Starbucks is rewriting its barista playbook to prioritize eye contact, warmer greetings, and a customer‑care script dubbed L.A.T.T.E. This hospitality push is aimed at reversing six straight quarters of same‑store sales declines, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The effort is unfolding under Chief Executive Brian Niccol, who took over in August 2024 after leading Taco Bell and Chipotle. Niccol is moving to choreograph how baristas greet customers, speak and hand off drinks, down to tone and word choice. CEO Brian Niccol Wikipedia/Phi Delta Theta New training …
Starbucks Accused Of Discrimination After Denying Mom Private Space To Pump: AG Starbucks Accused Of Discrimination After Denying Mom Private Space To Pump: AG
Starbucks Accused Of Discrimination After Denying Mom Private Space To Pump: AG Starbucks is facing state action after allegedly denying a South Jersey barista a private space to pump breastmilk at work, authorities announced Monday, Sept. 22. A Finding of Probable Cause was issued against Starbucks for violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) at its Sicklerville location, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) said. The barista, who filed the complaint with DCR, returned from parental leave and requested a private place to pump during her shift. Instead, investigators said the store manager set up a trifold pri…
Starbucks Launching Protein Drinks To Reverse Sales Slump: When They're Available Starbucks Launching Protein Drinks To Reverse Sales Slump: When They're Available
Starbucks Launching Protein Drinks To Reverse Sales Slump: When They're Available Starbucks is packing protein into lattes and cold foam to revive sales. The coffeehouse chain officially announced the addition of Protein Lattes and Protein Cold Foam to its North American menu in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The new drinks will be available starting on Sunday, Sept. 29. Starbucks said the 16-ounce beverages will deliver 15 to 36 grams of protein. "As we continue to get back to Starbucks, we're focused on modernizing our menu with innovative, relevant, and hype-worthy products that will resonate with our customers," said global chief brand offic…
Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu
Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu The drink that helped turn pumpkin spice into an annual sensation is back for Starbucks, as the coffeehouse chain hopes its fall favorite will boost sales. The Pumpkin Spice Latte returned to Starbucks locations nationwide on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Debuting in 2003, the PSL is made with real pumpkin, espresso, steamed milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices on top. The drink's return often marks the unofficial start of fall for many customers. "More than 20 years ago, Starbucks introduced the Pumpkin Spice Latte, which sparked a global cultural …
$18B Merger Would Create New Global Coffee Giant: Here's How $18B Merger Would Create New Global Coffee Giant: Here's How
$18B Merger Would Create New Global Coffee Giant: Here's How The owner of Dr Pepper is brewing up a massive deal that would create the world's top coffee company and a new North American soda powerhouse. Keurig Dr Pepper has reached an agreement to buy Dutch coffee company JDE Peet's for roughly $18 billion, the companies announced in a joint news release on Monday, Aug. 25. The all-cash deal would create two separate businesses: Global Coffee Co. and Beverage Co. JDE Peet's, which owns coffee brands like Maxwell House and Peet's Coffee, will combine with Keurig Dr Pepper's properties, including Green Mountain Coffee, Swiss M…
Starbucks Adding New Menu Items As Chain's Sales Slump: Here's What's Coming Starbucks Adding New Menu Items As Chain's Sales Slump: Here's What's Coming
Starbucks Adding New Menu Items As Chain's Sales Slump: Here's What's Coming The head of Starbucks is downplaying the coffeehouse chain's latest sales slump as the company tries to get more customers back into its stores. Starbucks saw a 2% drop in US and global sales during its third quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Tuesday, July 29. This is the chain's sixth consecutive quarter of shrinking comparable sales, CNBC reported. CEO Brian Niccol said the company's turnaround is "ahead of schedule." "While our financial results don't yet reflect all the progress we've made, the signs are clear — we're gaining momentum," s…
Subway Hires Former Burger King Executive As CEO To Revitalize Sandwich Chain Subway Hires Former Burger King Executive As CEO To Revitalize Sandwich Chain
Subway Hires Former Burger King Executive As CEO To Revitalize Sandwich Chain The nation's largest fast-food chain has picked a former Burger King executive as its new CEO. Jonathan Fitzpatrick will become Subway's chief executive on Monday, July 28, the sandwich company announced in a news release on Monday, July 21. He'll take the role left by John Chidsey, who retired in late 2024 after leading Subway through a $9.6 billion sale to Roark Capital and overseeing several years of steep US restaurant closings. Fitzpatrick was most recently the CEO and president of Driven Brands, an automotive services provider also owned by Roark. "I'm honored to lead this …
Starbucks Spills Early On Pumpkin Spice Latte's Return: When You Can Buy One Starbucks Spills Early On Pumpkin Spice Latte's Return: When You Can Buy One
Starbucks Spills Early On Pumpkin Spice Latte's Return: When You Can Buy One Starbucks isn't waiting for the summer heat to cool down before bringing back a wildly popular fall beverage. The coffeehouse chain will start selling its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte again on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Starbucks made the earliest-ever announcement for the autumn favorite in a news release on Monday, July 21. This will be the Pumpkin Spice Latte's latest return since 2022, CNN reported. Starbucks said Google searches for "pumpkin spice" spiked in mid-June, a full month earlier than in 2024, motivating the chain to issue the release date early and avoid potential online …
Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New
Starbucks Reportedly Tweaks Pricing For Drink Charges: Here's What's New Starbucks is changing how it charges for some drink add-ons in a move the company claims will simplify pricing and save customers money, according to reports. Customers in the US and Canada will now pay a flat 80 cents for any combination of sauces and syrups, no matter how many pumps or flavors are added, Starbucks said. The news was first reported by Bloomberg. Previously, the cost of modifications varied depending on the drink or specific flavor. The change applies only to company-operated stores. A Starbucks spokesperson told Bloomberg that it'll also be free to add or swap any sy…
Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New
Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New Venmo is launching a new debit card rewards program and expanding its checkout options as the popular payment platform aims to compete with other similar services. Parent company PayPal announced the upgrades to the Venmo Debit Mastercard and Venmo Checkout service in a news release on Wednesday, June 4. The money-transferring app is used monthly by more than 64 million Americans. Venmo's debit card now offers 15% cash back at major retailers like Lyft, McDonald's, Sephora, Walgreens, and Walmart. Users can activate offers through the Venmo app to earn rewards on purchases both in…
Starbucks Baristas Strike Nationwide Over New Dress Code, Demand Workplace Improvements Starbucks Baristas Strike Nationwide Over New Dress Code, Demand Workplace Improvements
Starbucks Baristas Strike Nationwide Over New Dress Code, Demand Workplace Improvements Hundreds of Starbucks baristas are on strike, protesting new dress code rules they say distract from bigger issues like low pay, understaffing, and delayed union contracts. The strike has been led by Starbucks Workers United, the union representing about 11,000 employees at more than 570 stores. The movement opposes Starbucks' new policy requiring North American employees to wear solid black shirts with khaki, black, or blue denim bottoms. The dress code officially went into effect on Monday, May 12. "We're not just walking out over a shirt color," the union said in a Facebook po…
Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' Amid Brand Refresh Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' Amid Brand Refresh
Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' Amid Brand Refresh The largest fast-food chain in the US is rapidly losing restaurants. Subway closed 631 locations in 2024, QSR Magazine reported on Tuesday, April 29. The sandwich giant ended the year with 19,502 restaurants nationwide – the lowest count in nearly 20 years. The Shelton, Connecticut-based company has shuttered about 7,616 locations in the US since peaking in 2015 with more than 27,000 restaurants. 2024 also marked Subway's largest yearly decline since it lost 1,043 locations in 2021. Despite mass closings, Subway remains the biggest restaurant brand in the US. Starbucks …
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why Sales at McDonald's experienced their sharpest drop since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies struggle to navigate chaotic economic conditions in the US. McDonald's sales in the US fell 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Thursday, May 1. The drop marks the fast food giant's steepest quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2020, when US sales plummeted by 8.7% as the pandemic forced restaurants worldwide to temporarily close. The slump was more than double what economists expected and came as inflation, tariffs, and…
February Job Growth Disappoints, Fueling Economic Fears From Rising Costs, Tariff Confusion February Job Growth Disappoints, Fueling Economic Fears From Rising Costs, Tariff Confusion
February Job Growth Disappoints, Fueling Economic Fears From Rising Costs, Tariff Confusion The US labor market fell short of expectations in February, adding to growing economic uncertainty from trade disputes, a hiring slowdown, and ongoing federal job cuts. The nation's economy added 151,000 jobs in February, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday, Mar. 7. That number was lower than the Dow Jones consensus forecast of 170,000, CNBC reported. Job growth lagged behind the 12-month average of 168,000, signaling a labor market slowdown. Healthcare led with 52,000 new positions, followed by financial activities (+21,000), transpo…
Starbucks Making Menu Changes: Here’s What’s Going, Coming Starbucks Making Menu Changes: Here’s What’s Going, Coming
Starbucks Making Menu Changes: Here’s What’s Going, Coming Starbucks is streamlining its menu by discontinuing select beverages, including several Frappuccino® drinks, the Royal English Breakfast Latte, and White Hot Chocolate. The change takes effect on Tuesday, March 4 as part of the company’s ongoing effort to improve efficiency and focus on customer preferences. Starbucks says the decision is aimed at reducing wait times and improving consistency. The eliminated items are low sellers, difficult to prepare, or redundant in the menu. By narrowing its offerings, the company aims to enhance beverage quality and reinforce its identity as a premier co…
Starbucks Slashing 1,100 Corporate Jobs In Major Company Shake-Up Starbucks Slashing 1,100 Corporate Jobs In Major Company Shake-Up
Starbucks Slashing 1,100 Corporate Jobs In Major Company Shake-Up Starbucks is cutting 1,100 corporate jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring plan designed to simplify operations and refocus on its core business. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced the layoffs in a message to employees on Monday, Feb. 24. The job cuts will affect non-retail support employees, as the coffeehouse chain works to streamline leadership and eliminate duplicate roles. Several hundred open but unfilled positions will also be removed. In-store workers and store hours won't be affected Niccol said the decision is part of the company's broader "Back to Starbucks" plan,…
Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge
Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge Dunkin’ customers will soon be able to add dairy alternatives to any beverage without paying an extra fee. The coffee giant previously charged an upcharge for almond and oat milk, with costs varying by location. In New York City, the additional fee was 75 cents, while in Chicago, customers ordering through the Dunkin’ app paid one dollar. The new policy, which takes effect Wednesday, March 5, comes in response to customer feedback and aims to provide more flexibility for those with dietary preferences. With over 13,200 locations worldwide, Dunkin’ ranks as the second-largest coffee chain g…
Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide
Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide America's biggest unofficial holiday is here and Super Bowl Sunday offers so much beyond what happens on the field inside the Caesars Superdome. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. This showdown is a rematch of the NFL's 2023 championship game when the Chiefs beat the Eagles 38-35 at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs have been slight betting favorites at -1.5 on most sportsbooks since the matchup was finalized. That's a reversal from when they were about two-point underdogs in Super B…
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours If you're dreading waking up the morning after the Super Bowl, one coffee chain will give you a pick-me-up after the big game. Starbucks is offering a free tall (12-ounce) hot or iced brewed coffee to its rewards members on Monday, Feb. 10. Members must apply the "Starbucks Monday" coupon in the coffee chain's app before placing an order ahead or show it to a barista when ordering in-store or at the drive-thru. The promotion aims to help customers power through a sluggish morning after Super Bowl LIX. "No matter who wins Sunday, we can all win Monday," Starbucks said on…
No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers
No Coffee, No Bathroom: Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy For Non-Customers Starbucks is ending its open-door policy, prioritizing access for paying customers and employees. The coffeehouse chain will no longer allow just anyone to hang out in its cafes or use its bathrooms. Starbucks has created a new Coffeehouse Code of Conduct, requiring people to buy something to use the cafe, patio, or restrooms. Starbucks said it hopes the change will improve the overall coffeehouse experience. "We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable in our stores," company spokesperson Sam Jefferies said in a statement to Daily Voice. "Implementing a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct i…
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States A Starbucks workers' strike, which began in select stores, has expanded to nine states as employees push for better wages and working conditions during the holiday rush. The strike, led by Starbucks Workers United, demands higher pay and improved staffing to address what employees describe as chronic understaffing during peak hours.  Workers at dozens of stores in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania joined the strike over the weekend. Starbucks has a total of about 16,000 stores in the US and around 35,000 worldwide. Over the weekend, picket lines formed at high-traffic stores in N…
KNOW THEM?: Person Wanted In Hate Crime Case For 'Antisemitic' Vandalism At Worcester Starbucks KNOW THEM?: Person Wanted In Hate Crime Case For 'Antisemitic' Vandalism At Worcester Starbucks
Know Them?: Person Wanted In Hate Crime Case For 'Antisemitic' Vandalism At Worcester Starbucks Worcester police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person who vandalized a Starbucks with pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel graffiti on Wednesday, Nov. 8, authorities said.  Police shared a surveillance photo of the suspect in connection with the incident at the Starbucks on 11 East Central St., according to the Worcester police.  “We are angered by this recent antisemitic vandalism and the other acts of hate that have been directed at our... Posted by Jewish Federation of Central MA on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 The words “Free Palestine,” “Free Gaza,” and “You Make D…
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You
The Most Popular Fast Food In Massachusetts Will Not Surprise You Massachusetts runs on Dunkin. The beloved coffee and doughnuts chain ranked at the top of the list for most favorite fast food in The Bay State.  Gambling.com recently examined Google Trends data of people in Massachusetts searching for a quick bite to eat and ranked the results. Dunkin won in a landslide, which explains why the company has nearly 1,000 locations in the state — the most of any chain, according to Stacker.com. “It scored highest in three out of the four phrases analyzed — resulting in a final score of 53,” the survey notes. “The donut specialty chain has over 1000 outlets i…
Boston Starbucks Employees Join More Than 100 Stores Nationwide On Picket Lines Boston Starbucks Employees Join More Than 100 Stores Nationwide On Picket Lines
Boston Starbucks Employees Join More Than 100 Stores Nationwide On Picket Lines Workers at more than 100 Starbucks locations across the country — including several in Boston — went on strike Thursday because they say the company will not negotiate in good faith and is trying to stop more stores from unionizing. The workers say they are striking in an effort to force the coffee giant to discuss better staffing at stores and other concessions, according to the Starbucks Workers Union website. The group also says Starbucks is fighting efforts for more stores to unionize.  #redcuprebellion pic.twitter.com/9ujttws0uu — Boston Starbucks Workers United (@BostonSBWU) Novemb…
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant When it comes to satisfying those hunger pangs, it turns out nothing does it for Zoomers quite like the delectably irresistible taste of America’s favorite chicken shack. A new survey by investment firm Piper Sandler found that Generation Z’s favorite restaurant is Chick-fil-A. Of those polled, 18 percent picked the Atlanta-based chicken chain as their favorite place to eat, followed by Starbucks (17 percent) and Chipotle (13 percent). The restaurant category was just one of several that was gauged as part of Piper Sandler’s 44th semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey, which includ…
COVID-19: Starbucks Reverses Policy On Vaccine Mandates COVID-19: Starbucks Reverses Policy On Vaccine Mandates
Covid-19: Starbucks Reverses Policy On Vaccine Mandates Starbucks announced that it will no longer require its employees in the United States to get vaccinated against COVID-19. ABC News reported that the coffee shop chain made the announcement in a memo to employees on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The company reportedly said it made the decision in light of the Supreme Court's ruling, which rejected the Biden administration's effort to require companies with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccines or regular testing. Starbucks previously had announced it would require employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sunday, Feb. 9 or require that they…
Charli D'Amelio, Age 17, Of Fairfield County Is Outearning Top CEOs By Millions Charli D'Amelio, Age 17, Of Fairfield County Is Outearning Top CEOs By Millions
Charli D'Amelio, Age 17, Of Fairfield County Is Outearning Top CEOs By Millions A teen social media star from Connecticut is outearning some of the most successful CEOs in the US by millions of dollars, according to new reports by Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. With 133 million TikToker followers, 17-year-old Fairfield County resident Charli D'Amelio, of Norwalk, who started posting to TikTok in 2019 -- has the video-sharing app's largest following, Forbes says. Last year, she brought in $17.5 million. The median pay for chief executives of S&P 500 companies in 2020 was $13.4 million, the WSJ reports. Darren Woods was the highest-earning CEO of 2020, brin…
Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go
Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go Starbucks has partnered with Amazon Go to create a new store in New York. The Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go store opened on Thursday, Nov. 18, in New York City, at 59th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues, the company announced. The company said the store features the full Starbucks menu and food and beverages in the Amazon Go market.  The Starbucks Pickup store primarily accepts orders placed through the company's app.  Starbucks said customers can place their order for the new store through the app, and a digital screen at the store will show them the status of …
COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated
Covid-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most states loosening up mask-wearing restrictions, many retailers are following suit and are enacting new policies for customers and employees. The CDC said last week that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they receive the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. The following mandates are in place at thes…
Armed Robbery At Holyoke Mall - Police Seek To ID Suspect In Photos Armed Robbery At Holyoke Mall - Police Seek To ID Suspect In Photos
Armed Robbery At Holyoke Mall - Police Seek To ID Suspect In Photos An armed robbery at the Holyoke Mall is under investigation. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, around 12:30 p.m. Holyoke Police were alerted to an armed robbery at the Sunglass Hut, a small shop located outside of Target and across from Starbucks. The store employee told police that a white woman with blond hair and wearing a gray hoodie brandished a knife and demanded money from the cash register, police said. The employee complied and the woman ran off. No one was injured in the incident, police said. The suspect was caught on surveillance video. Holyoke Police are seeking the public’s help in i…