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Starbucks to open India location soon

Jan 31, 2012
While other American firms have set up camp in the country, Starbucks is planning to open its first store in India in September.

Starbucks aims for job creation with new program

Nov 24, 2011
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discusses how the coffee company is going to tackle the U.S. jobs problem by helping finance microloans to American small businesses.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at an event in New York City.
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Flaws in the purposed anti-child pornography bill leave it stalled in Congress

Jul 13, 2011
As the Wall Street Journal puts it, "You might not expect to find many politicians willing to take a stand against something called the "Protecting...

MIDDAY UPDATE: Chinese TV ads, debt control and Starbucks app

Jan 19, 2011
President Obama welcomes Chinese President Hu Jintao to the U.S. this week for a state visit. President Hu also will meet with key U.S. corporate...

Starbucks lets you pay with a phone

Jan 19, 2011
Starting today, you can pay for your coffee at Starbucks using an app on your iPhone. You'll need to go into the app and put money on that account...

Starbucks Trenta holds more than the average stomach capacity

Jan 18, 2011
This graphic by Andrew Barr of the National Post is gaining some traction online. It compares the volume of the new, super-sized Starbucks Trenta -...

Not a venti nor a trenta...

Jan 17, 2011
This final note to the folks at Starbucks. We know you're going with the tradition you've established using Italian words for your drink sizes. But...

For public good, not for profit.

Starbucks serves up new logo, ditches 'coffee'

Jan 7, 2011
Starbucks unveiled a new logo this week that features its trademark Siren front and center, and sheds the words "coffee" and "Starbucks." The new...

Starbucks raising prices. Again.

Sep 23, 2010
When you hear the phrase "labor intensive," what comes to mind? How about pouring a cup of coffee at Starbucks? Well, that's not exactly what the...

Starbucks plans to pay for its free Wi-Fi with a walled garden

Aug 12, 2010
Unlike many coffee shops, Starbucks has long been stubborn about giving away free Wi-Fi access to customers, choosing instead to build membership...