Workforce
Philly coffee shops give their union a heave-ho
Two units of Good Karma have been okayed to end their representation by Workers United, the union behind the push to organize Starbucks.
Leadership
Howard Schultz is stepping down from the Starbucks board
The former CEO and chairman emeritus is no longer company director as part of a planned transition. Wei Zhang, former Alibaba senior advisor, will take on the role.