How the war in Gaza hurt McDonald’s sales
A McDonald’s franchise donated meals to soldiers in Israel. That led to a boycott in the Arab world
A McDonald’s franchise donated meals to soldiers in Israel. That led to a boycott in the Arab world
Graffiti, boycotts and social media campaigns are making headlines. But Starbucks' trouble is rooted in a union dispute, not the Middle East
For many people, it’s not truly fall until Starbucks launches the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The same goes for Christmas season; when the coffee chain’s iconic red, white and green Christmas cups, filled with seasonal drinks like peppermint, chestnut praline or gingerbread lattes, become available — as they did last week — you know it’s time…
Editor’s Note: For National Coffee Day, September 29, 2020, we bring you the compelling history, originally published in 2014, of those familiar vessels that store our liquid energy. In the Talmud (Eruvin 65b), Rabbi Ilai cleverly opines: “A person is recognized by three things: their cup, their pocket, and their anger.” In other words, how…
(JTA) — Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said he is “seriously thinking of running for president.” In an interview aired on CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday night, Schultz told correspondent Scott Pelley that he would run as a “centrist independent,” despite being a lifelong Democrat. Schultz said the reason he would run as an independent,…
Life Beyond Coffee Before he stepped down as Starbucks’ executive chairman, Howard Schultz announced that the coffee chain would open its restrooms to all visitors, regardless of whether they are paying customers. The policy change was Schultz’s way of acknowledging the controversy that hit in the company in May, when two black men were arrested…
Former Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz plans to travel the country early next year to promote his new book — and potentially promote himself as a future Democratic presidential candidate, Axios reported Tuesday. Schultz’s book, “From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America,” is due out February 12. It’s less…
Sip, sip, hooray! Rumors have been swirling that Starbucks plans on blessing us with an early launch date of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, the drink that we love to hate and hate to love. Business Insider uncovered documents (yes, intrigue!) that confirm Starbucks plans on launching the seasonal drink on August 28 instead of during…
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