Why Starbucks workers are protesting the new dress code

Over 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 stores walked out this week to protest the company’s new dress code requiring black shirts and limited pant colors under the iconic green apron.

Starbucks unveils first 3D printed store in Texas, built with robotic layered concrete

Starbucks is launching its first 3D printed store in the U.S.—a drive-thru-only location in Brownsville, Texas, built using robotic concrete-layering technology.

Starbucks sets new dress code for workers as it revamps cafe look

Starbucks is implementing a new dress code for workers across its North American stores next month, as the coffee giant aims to refresh its store image and boost business under CEO Brian Niccol.

Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver

A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.

Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees

The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.

Some customers not happy with new Starbucks cups
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Many Starbucks customers are not happy about the coffee chain's new cup design. Starbucks switched from plastic to opaque compostable cups in 14 states, including Arizona. Some customers have complained about not being able to show off their pretty drinks on social media, while others say the cup is uncomfortable to drink from. Starbucks says it aims to make all of its cups completely compostable, reusable and recyclable by 2030.

Starbucks cutting 30% of menu items to speed up service

Starbucks is cutting 30% of its food and beverage menu to simplify operations, reduce wait times, and improve the customer experience.

Starbucks' new policy: Buy something or get out

Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase to remain in stores, reversing its 2018 open-door policy.

Starbucks workers expand strike, closing nearly 60 stores in several US cities

Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.

Starbucks workers go on strike throughout the US
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Strikes have started in unionized cities in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle and the union says they could spread to more cities soon.

Starbucks red cup giveaway: What to know

Starbucks is giving away reusable cups on its annual Red Cup Day on Thursday.

Is the Starbucks app down?

On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.

The new Starbucks strategy: Will CEO Brian Niccol’s plan work?

Starbucks' new chief executive announced a series of changes this week aimed at drawing back customers as the company navigates unionization pressures, declining foot traffic, and frequent leadership changes.