All Starbucks articles
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NewsCumberland Farms set to lose anchor Starbucks franchise
The Issa brother’s petrol station empire, formerly known as EG Group, has reportedly been informed by the coffee giant that its UK franchise will not be renewed
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NewsStarbucks shuts down Chipotle takeover rumours
The coffee giant reiterated that its management is ‘laser focused’ on the Back to Starbuck strategy and has ‘strong momentum and confidence’ in its long-term growth prospects
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NewsStarbucks Corporation linked to takeover of Chipotle
The global coffee chain has worked with advisers in recent months on a takeover proposal for US burrito chain Chipotle, with the latter attracting a nearly $39bn market value, the FT has reported.
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NewsStarbucks rolls back on green targets in cost-cutting drive
The global coffee chain has scaled back or scrapped its green goals, with staff on its sustainability team let go, as looks to cut $2bn in costs.
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OpinionIs sustainability falling down the agenda or adapting to new circumstances?
With Starbucks dispensing with its chief sustainability officer, does this signal a loss of interest by the corporation in all matters environmental or something else, Prestige Purchasing founder David Read asks
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Analysis & Insight‘Ube can be as popular as matcha’
As the Philippines halts exports of fresh ube, a viral purple yam used in drinks and desserts, MCA speaks to Mamasons operator Omar Shah about the impact on UK operators and the wider Filipino cuisine category
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NewsStarbucks mulls $3bn sale of Japanese operations
The coffee giant has solicited pitches from several financial advisers on options for the business and is open to selling a majority stake
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NewsStarbucks UK ‘key driver of international sales growth’
FY25 growth of 6% has been carried into 2026 at the UK business, with cold beverage sales a key driver of this positive momentum
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NewsStarbucks invests $1bn to make stores more warm and welcoming
The chain is seeking to make 9,000 cafés feel more like a “community lounge”, serving as an oasis for “lonely and disconnected” lives lived online
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OpinionThe complexities and considerations of an international expansion plan
From the importance of a brand’s portability and its route to market to demonstrable leadership backing, Vaibhav Juneja, principal of the foodservice team, McWin Capital Partners, discusses why cross border growth is not always the easy answer
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NewsForget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold
Social media, personalisation and high margins are reshaping the beverage market, reports the BBC, prompting Starbucks and rivals to rethink their menus
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NewsCaffeine in Costa cappuccino nearly four times that of Starbucks, study finds
According to a study by consumer watchdog Which?, a cappuccino at Costa contains 325mg of caffeine, compared with 89mg at Starbucks
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NewsUnicorn Frappuccino contributes to strong summer sales for Starbucks UK
The coffee chain said the uplift in summer sales was a clear demonstration of the success of the broader Back to Starbucks strategy.
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NewsStarbucks UK appoints property director amid expansion drive
Matthew Shields will oversee the coffee chain’s property portfolio in the UK as it sets sights on up to 500 new sites in the country
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NewsStarbucks waters down rewards scheme
From 3 September, loyalty members will need to spend more to qualify for rewards, with the amount required for a free barista-made drink rising from £50 to £60
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News‘Continued strength’ in UK helps drive international sales growth at Starbucks
The coffee giant beat Wall Street expectations in its fiscal third quarter and has raised its full-year earnings outlook amid a continued return to sales growth
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Analysis & InsightCoffee prices look set for further increase
High energy costs combined with the volatile weather in coffee growing regions due to the ‘super El Niño’ are pushing up the price of a cup of coffee, with Lavazza now charging up to £6.50 for a flat white
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NewsEG On The Move completes acquisition of 85 UK forecourt sites
The addition of Prax’s petrol forecourt network provides further opportunities for the Zuber Issa-led group to expand its branded foodservice offering.
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Analysis & InsightThe breakfast blindspot: Why Britain keeps overlooking the most valuable daypart in American hospitality
The US breakfast restaurant sector generates more than $15bn and is growing by 8% a year. Yet it remains one of the most overlooked opportunities in the American restaurant industry by British operators, Robert Ancill writes
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NewsStarbucks considering options for Japanese business
The US coffee giant has held preliminary talks with investment banks to help determine an approach for Japan, which includes a stake sale that could be valued at around $2.5bn