The coffee chain Starbucks’ latest policy to bar non-paying visitors at its North American outlets has prompted a heated discussion on social media in China. On January 13, the US chain announced the end of its “open-door” policy that allowed people to enter for shelter or toilet access. The policy was applied in 2018 after…
Starbucks has had a tough time in China recently. The company has been outsmarted in growth by its Chinese competition while a struggling Chinese economy has dealt a double blow. As China recovers, its consumers will be more likely to pay more for premium coffee. That’s where Starbucks’ recent hiring, the new Chief Growth Officer…
BEIJING (Reuters) – Starbucks China has appointed its first Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Chinese media outlet Late Post reported on Tuesday. The media outlet said the company has hired Tony Yang, former partner and president of digital marketing firm Tezign, to the role. The U.S. coffee giant and Tezign did not immediately respond to Reuters’…
Executives of those companies scoff at all this. Many say they now struggle to justify investing in the country and talk instead of cutting staff. In a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, less than half of respondents said they were optimistic about the prospects for their business in China over…
Starbucks now offers access to delivery powered by DoorDash through its own app. As of Monday (Nov. 11), customers across the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) can order delivery through the Starbucks app, the company said in a Tuesday (Nov. 12) press release. Starbucks customers can also continue to order delivery through the DoorDash…
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(Reuters) -Chipotle Mexican Grill on Monday named interim boss Scott Boatwright as permanent CEO of the burrito chain, months after Brian Niccol exited the role to take the top job at Starbucks. In a surprise announcement in August, Starbucks named Niccol as its new CEO, leaving the burrito chain under Boatwright, who has vowed to…
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Starbucks headquarters at Starbucks Center on July 3, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.Image: David Ryder (Getty Images) Starbucks (SBUX) has warned its corporate staff that failing to work in the office three days a week could lead to termination. The mandate is part of the coffee chain’s “standardized process,” set to launch in January, according to…