All Starbucks articles
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Weekend PressFarewell regular flat white. ‘Functional’ coffees are hitting the high street
Coffees made with extra ingredients like mushrooms, protein and collagen are moving from niche wellness corners into the mainstream, the BBC reports
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NewsIs Britain falling out of love with Starbucks?
Property sources say Starbucks has closed about 80 underperforming stores in the UK as it seeks to refocus on profitable locations, The Times reports
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NewsHoward Schultz: ‘Cynics who doubt Starbucks will be proven wrong’
The former CEO and chairman emeritus has said the scale and power of the Starbucks brand will be stronger and more relevant than ever before
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NewsStarbucks returns to growth after seven quarters of decline
The coffee giant reported a return to comparable sales growth in Q4 FY25, having closed more than 600 stores as part of its restructuring, including 10 in the UK
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NewsStarbucks UK set to close 10 stores
The coffee giant is set to shutter 10 stores by the end of the month, after announcing plans for closures as part of a $1bn restructuring
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Analysis & InsightFirst party vs third party: the changing face of delivery in the UK
As delivery proves to be an ever more crucial revenue stream across all segments of the hospitality sector, questions over whether to adopt a first or third party-focused approach dominate
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Analysis & InsightFrom grab-and-go to dwell and design: how the old café model is running out of steam
The grab-and-go, cookie cutter high street cafés that defined the past decade are losing relevance, while premium, design-led and dwell-time focused formats are growing market share
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NewsStarbucks: ‘Some’ stores will close in the UK
The US coffee company’s CEO Brian Niccol has announced plans to close stores and cut jobs as part of a $1bn restructuring
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NewsStarbucks appoints new UK marketing director
Vic Robertson will oversee campaign and digital strategy as well as product innovation, including the Starbucks Rewards program and its brand partnerships for the UK.
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Event NewsConsumer-facing innovation at MCA’s Innovation Conference
Taking place at London’s Ham Yard Hotel on 9 October, two sessions will showcase how operators are innovating at the consumer interface, from delivery models to creative brand partnerships
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Weekend PressDrive-thru operator could switch from Starbucks to Costa Coffee
Britain’s biggest Starbucks operator, EG Group is weighing a move to drop its Starbucks sites to unlock a cut-price swoop on rival Costa Coffee, according to The Sunday Times
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Weekend PressStarbucks takes aim at Chinese rival Luckin in Manhattan coffee showdown
US chain upgrades stores and offers customers a different approach to revive sales, the FT reports
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NewsStarbucks sees ‘continued momentum’ in the UK
Comparable sales are in the low single digits, driven by a focus on service, beverage consistency, food innovation and labour investments to support peak operating hours, according to CEO Brian Niccol
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NewsStarbucks ‘ahead of schedule’ on turnaround plan
The coffee giant reported its sixth consecutive quarter of same-store sales decline, albeit CEO Brian Niccol revealed plans to ”unleash a wave of innovation that fuels growth and elevates customer service”
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Analysis & InsightSober, social and open late: cafés tap into new evening rituals
While bars and pubs have long dominated evening socialising, an increasing number of consumers are now seeking venues that offer an alcohol-free alternative, and cafés are stepping up to meet that demand
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NewsStarbucks launches accelerated leadership programme
The scheme is a fast-track route from entry level to store manager in 13 months, a journey that would typically take around three years
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Analysis & InsightRetail, travel and leisure driving net outlet expansion
The travel is poised to see the strong growth in revenue within the RTL channel – up 5.1% to reach £2.5bn, driven by the continued recovery in rail and air passenger numbers, according to a new Lumina Intelligence report.
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Analysis & InsightIs Starbucks’ US turnaround working and should the UK follow suit?
As the global coffee shop chain rolls out a new staffing model, putting more baristas front and centre to improve employee morale and the customer experience, The Grocer explores if is working and whether it is the right fit for the UK
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NewsStarbucks exploring China stake sale to fund future growth
Speaking to the FT, global CEO Brian Niccol said the company had seen “a lot of interest” from potential investors, and was now weighing the value of bringing in a partner to support expansion in China
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NewsSSP signs deal to transform Southampton airport dining
SSP will assume immediate operation of the existing landside and airside bars, with plans to redevelop both sites into modernised bar kitchen concepts