In South Korea, Starbucks is proving that sometimes the best one for a job isn’t a human. In fact, a small army of robots is a better option. Only two humans are enough to make you the best coffee and to make sure these robots don’t start a coffee uprising! As the two baristas prepare …
Here’s a first look inside Altrincham’s new Starbucks, which has opened in the Stamford Quarter’s Foundation building today. The new 1,708 sq ft cafe is located on the ground floor, at one end of Stamford Square opposite Poundland. It had originally been scheduled to open last month but with Stamford Square now fully resurfaced and the gateway …
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As of March, Starbucks has classified nearly 16 percent of its 38,587 cafes worldwide as “Greener Stores,” marking a significant stride towards sustainability. These locations adhere to rigorous standards for waste, energy, and water savings, reflecting Starbucks’ ongoing dedication to environmental responsibility. This number represents a substantial increase from April 2023 and brings the company …
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Shares of Starbucks fell nearly 14% before the bell on Wednesday, after the coffee chain cut its annual forecasts on persistent weak demand in the United States from inflation-weary customers and a slower-than-expected recovery in China. Several quarters of price hikes have forced customers to ditch cafes and restaurants and instead drink coffee at home, …
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Innovation is in the air at Starbucks with a new line of boba-style drinks coming this summer. While the company itself hasn’t officially confirmed any details yet, CEO Laxman Narasimhan confirmed the impending arrival of the new products, which have been an ongoing rumor around Starbucks, during an earnings call on Tuesday. “For summer, we are launching …
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