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Starbucks plans unit geared toward deaf and hard-of-hearing customers, employees

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 19, 2018

The country’s first Signing Store is scheduled to launch this fall.

Beverage

McDonald’s joins forces with Starbucks to improve cups

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

The burger chain said it is committing $5 million to a partnership to develop a recyclable or compostable cup.

Operations

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Progress?

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 13, 2018

Some of the sweeping changes affecting restaurants brought smaller but noteworthy quick alterations in recent days. Here's a chance to catch up on Chick-fil-A's new venture, what's happening in delivery, and an important new twist on straw bans.

Operations

Starbucks to phase out plastic straws by 2020

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 09, 2018

Cold beverages will be served with newly designed lids.

Food

7 innovative menu trends with staying power

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 02, 2018

Keep an eye on the latest food and drink trends that emerged at Winsight’s Restaurant Directions conference.

Workforce

Starbucks expands health benefits for transgender employees

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 26, 2018

The new benefits include procedures that were not previously covered and had once been considered cosmetic.

Operations

4 big roadblocks that lie ahead for Starbucks

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 25, 2018

From changing consumer trends to a massive leadership shift, here are the coffee giant’s pain points in coming years, according to its president.

Financing

Why Starbucks is suddenly struggling

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2018

The chain has too many stores and has raised prices too aggressively, and bad PR hasn’t helped, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Starbucks plans to close 150 units in the next year

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 20, 2018

The coffee chain announced plans to slow growth, signaling its worst-performing quarter in nearly a decade.

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