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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 …
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…
Giant Food Opens New Bowie Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More
It’s official: Bowie has a brand-new way to stock the fridge and grab a slice — all under one roof.
Giant Food cut the ribbon Friday morning, March 28, on its sparkling new store at South Lake Marketplace in Bowie, drawing a crowd of shoppers, dignitaries, and pizza fans ready to see what’s on the shelves (and in the oven).
Located at 810 Fairmont Drive, the state-of-the-art supermarket comes packed with perks, including a full-service pharmacy, expanded organic and local produce offerings, and — for the pizza purists — the 50th in-store Ledo Pizza location.
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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…
