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It's not even fall, and pumpkin spice is ruling Instagram

by Molly Wood
Sep 8, 2016
Sorry, Kai.
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Starbucks' new dress code to allow more personal expression

by Annie Baxter
Jul 26, 2016
Purple hair is now OK at Starbucks.
Starbucks employees can now sport beanies.
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Starbucks loosens up its dress code

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 25, 2016
Fedoras are OK.
Starbucks updated its dress code to be more trendy-friendly.
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Got a raise? Thank the tightening labor market

by Tracey Samuelson
Jul 12, 2016
JP Morgan Chase and Starbucks have announced wage raises to help retain employees
JP Morgan Chase announced raises for its employees today. 
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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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There are more places to buy guns in the United States than there are Starbucks worldwide

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 13, 2016
Back to the beginning of the program: gun violence… In which I repeat myself from our broadcast of Dec. 14 2012, the day of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary. I noted that day in our search for some way to quantify what had happened, that there were then more places to buy a firearm in this country than there […]
Brandon Wexler demonstrates for a customer at a store in Delray Beach, Florida, in 2016.
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Starbucks got sued for putting too much ice in its drinks

by Kai Ryssdal
May 2, 2016
A 24 oz. drink only really has 14 oz. of liquid, according to a complaint filed in Chicago.
These probably have a lot of ice in them.
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Starbucks CEO is 'bullish' on China despite stock turmoil

by David Brancaccio
Jan 12, 2016
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz explains why he's investing in baristas in China.
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Can you copyright a cookie?

by Sarah Menendez
Dec 8, 2015
Pepperidge Farm is suing Trader Joe's over cookies that look a lot like Milanos.
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Coffee? Tea? Chardonnay?

by Tracey Samuelson
Aug 19, 2015
Starbucks is rolling out an "evening menu," including beer, wine, and small plates.
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