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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on handing over the reins and creating the 'Willy Wonka' of coffee

by David Brancaccio
Dec 8, 2016
Schultz joined us to talk about Starbucks' high-end coffee pursuits, the incoming CEO, and whether he wants to get involved in politics.
Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz speaks during the company's annual shareholders meeting last year in Seattle, Washington. 
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Get ready for a higher-end cup of coffee

by Marielle Segarra
Dec 2, 2016
Starbucks CEO will focus on a new gourmet brand after leaving his current position.
The interior of a Starbucks Reserve Roasting Room and Tasting Room.
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What’s next for Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz?

by Lewis Wallace
Dec 2, 2016
He’ll focus on the company’s fancy coffee pursuits.
Howard Schultz drinks a cup of coffee at the first Starbucks store in Chongqing, China back in 2006. 
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Final Note

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz steps down

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 1, 2016
The coffee magnate will stay at Starbucks and focus on bigger-picture initiatives.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks during during the Starbucks Annual Shareholders Meeting on March 23, 2016 in Seattle, Washington.   
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7-Eleven invites customers to 'Cast their Cups'

by Levi Sharpe
Nov 4, 2016
Once again, people are wearing their political affiliations on their coffee sleeves. For the past five election cycles, 7-Eleven has offered its “7-Election: coffee promotion, where customers can buy a red “Republican” or blue “Democrat” coffee cup to show support for their political party and election candidate. Throughout the promotion, which began on Aug. 31 […]
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Dunkin Donuts and Coke join forces in bottled coffee

by Gigi Douban
Sep 30, 2016
Coca-Cola will bottle and distribute Dunkin Donut coffee drinks.
A man displays a 24-ounce iced latte purchased at Dunkin Donuts in Manhattan, New York City. 
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The struggles of Mexican fair trade coffee producers

by Lorne Matalon
Jun 28, 2016
Fair trade coffee works for many Mexican growers - but there are also roadblocks
In the Mexican state of Chiapas, coffee is part of the culture. A buyer showed off a sample of coffee beans he had just bought for distribution within Mexico.
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You can sue Starbucks if your latte is underfilled

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 20, 2016
Too much foam? Not enough liquid? Judge says its okay to sue.
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By The Numbers

Saving Wikipedia, one cup of coffee at a time

by Marketplace Staff
Dec 28, 2015
Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Monday.
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Final Note

What's cheaper: milk, oil or water?

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 23, 2015
Take a guess...
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