Operations
Starbucks is changing its dress code
The coffee shop chain starting in May will require employees to wear black shirts with black or blue denim jeans or khaki pants to “allow our iconic green apron to shine.”
Financing
Growing coffee chains are taking a bite out of Starbucks
The Bottom Line: The coffee shop giant had its worst year since the Great Recession in 2024. That proved to be an opportunity for upstart coffee brands like Dutch Bros and 7 Brew.