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Technology

Starbucks invests $100M in new fund to fuel food and retail startups

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 20, 2019

Valor Siren Ventures is managed by a firm that has previously invested in Tesla, SpaceX, Eatsa and other high-tech companies.

Operations

3 big changes coming to Starbucks

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 20, 2019

The coffee giant seeks to reimagine the "third place," debut compostable cups and more.

Leadership

Head of Starbucks’ Roastery and Reserve concepts to take a sabbatical

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 19, 2019

Cliff Burrows, group president of Siren Retail, has been with the company for 18 years.

Technology

Starbucks revamps its rewards program

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 19, 2019

The loyalty app, which has 16 million active users, will feature more ways to redeem points.

Beverage

Starbucks adds a cloud-topped coffee drink

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2019

The new Cloud Macchiato uses powdered egg whites and whipped cold milk foam to create a fluffy topping.

Operations

Starbucks to shutter its last indie-esque ‘stealth’ concept store

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 19, 2019

Roy Street Coffee and Tea had been open in Seattle for a decade.

Leadership

Howard Schultz’s politicking is good for restaurants—even if he doesn’t have a chance

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2019

The industry stands to benefit through association.

Leadership

Howard Schultz for president? No.

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2019

A run would not just tarnish the Starbucks founder’s image, but also that of the company, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

What’s the hardest thing Howard Schultz has ever done?

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 05, 2019

The former Starbucks CEO, who recently announced a possible White House bid, says that decision has been the toughest—not his years spent building the coffee giant.

Leadership

Starbucks COO elected to Amazon’s board

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 05, 2019

Rosalind Brewer becomes the online retailer’s second African-American woman board member.

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