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Ethos Water ditches sourcing in California
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 8, 2015
Two words: California drought.
Starbucks CEO wants us to Learn Together, too
Apr 7, 2015
After a controversial race campaign, Howard Schultz expands his education initiative.
Starbucks amends (but doesn't end) race initiative
by
Noel King
Mar 23, 2015
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the 'Race Together' initiative will continue.
Starbucks' race push irks some
Mar 20, 2015
Starbucks new #RaceTogether campaign has set off a storm of controversy.
Starbucks leaves room for a conversation about race
by
Tony Wagner
and Raghu Manavalan
Mar 17, 2015
The stories we're reading and numbers we're watching Tuesday.
Remember CD's? Yeah, Starbucks is done selling those.
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 20, 2015
You'll have to get your Michael Bublé and Jack Johnson albums somewhere else.
With a Starbucks on every corner, chain pivots
Dec 16, 2014
Since the mermaid has become ubiquitous, Starbucks tries to stand out by going upscale.
For public good, not for profit.
Starbucks, potential tech juggernaut?
by
Queena Kim
and Raghu Manavalan
Dec 8, 2014
Starbucks is rolling out Powermat wireless phone chargers in stores across the country.
How do chain restaurants embody gentrification?
Dec 5, 2014
This week, we took a little field trip to explore how big businesses move into gentrifying neighborhoods. Think about chains. Starbucks, Panera Bread, Chipotle…. They mean something different in communities and cities across the country. Jed Kolko, chief economist at Trulia, has studied why chains open where they do. He joined Marketplace Weekend at Starbucks … from 3,000 […]
Holiday drinks: A mix of science and clever marketing
by
Sam Harnett
Nov 26, 2014
Here's why you crave that pumpkin spice latte and other "holidays in a glass."