Making the transition away from cochineal dye, which has been known to cause allergic reactions
Starbucks adding energy drinks, factory jobs - Reuters
Starbucks’ new line of ‘Refreshers’ beverages targets the $8 billion U.S. energy drink market
Coffee and a gun anyone? - Buckeye Firearms Association
Let’s do our part to make ANY Starbucks the safest place in the country to have a cup of Joe this Valentine’s Day!
Starbucks turns to happy hour to bring in more traffic - WaPo
The strategy is part of a broader experiment to find ways to lure Starbucks customers and even non-coffee drinkers into stores during slow periods of the day.
Starbucks raising prices - Reuters
Restaurant operators ranging from Chipotle Mexican Grill to McDonald’s Corp are also raising prices
Why working at Starbucks for three weeks was the toughest job I've ever had - BI
My initial idea of working a leisurely part-time job was completely false
Starbucks to Begin Collecting Donations to Stimulate U.S. Job Growth - AP
Coffee chain creates “Jobs for USA” program in hopes of stimulating economy
The Starbucks Tax: Coffee chain solicits donations for jobs program - AP
Seattle-based coffee company asks customers to consider donating $5
Starbucks CEO: 'I am deeply disappointed by the pervasive failure of leadership' - TheDC
‘We must restore hope in the American Dream’
Burger King adds oatmeal to the royal breakfast - AP
The world’s second-largest burger chain says the move balances its menu to offer customers a healthier breakfast option
Shorty sues Starbucks - Reuters
A Starbucks employee was fired for being small, yet the coffee shop insists we call a small drink tall
Starbucks calls for health care that helps, not harms, small businesses - TheDC
Starbucks chief executive Howard Schultz said current health care reform offers the right goals, but will ultimately harm small businesses
Starbucks reaches deal to bring single-cup pods to Keurig users - AP
Starbucks has been looking to beef up its presence in the fast-growing single-cup coffee market
Food police: Mika Brzezinski insisting show sponsor Starbucks 'make a teen drink with lower caffeine' - TheDC
‘Morning Joe’ co-host attacks show sponsor and expresses concern over ‘teens juicing up on caffeine and getting over-caffeinated’
Empire State or Nanny State: Suffolk should not ban energy drinks
A New York county is considering banning energy drinks. That would be a mistake.
Pay for Starbucks by waving your phone - NYT
Customers can now purchase their lattes by scanning an iPhone or BlackBerry
Starbucks introducing 'Trenta' cup - ABC News
Starbucks will soon offer a ‘Trenta’ cup, seven ounces larger than the ‘Venti’
2011 -- The year in review
So much has happened in the last week, waiting 51 more weeks before writing a “year in review” column would be wrong.
Starbucks debuts wordless logo - NYDN
Who needs text? When you’re Starbucks, your siren logo can stand alone
