All Starbucks articles
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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
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NewsHow a Starbucks marketing stunt spiralled into mass boycotts in South Korea
A botched tumbler promotion on the anniversary of a pro-democracy massacre unleashed a boycott, police investigation and political firestorm, THe Guardian reports
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Weekend PressMatcha price doubles on Gen Z’s thirst for drink, says coffee boss
Gabriel Shohet, co-founder of Black Sheep Coffee, tells The Times demand for matcha drinks among Gen Z has caused the price of the Japanese tea to almost double
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Analysis & InsightHow hospitality is integrating AI assistants into the workplace
Virtual assistants to support staff and enhance the customer experience are becoming more prevalent across the sector, but, as delegates at MCA’s Hostech Conference were told, adoption remains a challenge
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NewsStarbucks to take $400m charge as it cuts more corporate staff
Sales have rebounded for the coffee chain but renovations and barista hires under the turnaround plan have come at a cost, the Financial Times repots
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NewsCosta Coffee to replace Starbucks at Cineworld
The coffee chain has announced a new partnership with Cineworld, which will see the coffee chain open in up to 26 cinema locations as part of a 10-year agreement.
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Analysis & InsightHas Starbucks got its froth back?
Having popularised espresso-based coffee around the world, Starbucks has lost ground to an influx of innovative challenger brands and youth-focussed independents. After launching a well-publicised turnaround plan, MCA explores how its Back to Starbucks strategy is faring
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NewsSSP launches Northern Ireland-inspired casual dining brand
Flax & Soda, which has opened as part of Belfast International Airport’s £100m investment program, is positioned to showcase regional ingredients as well as local beers and spirits