A federal judge has ordered Starbucks to pay an additional $2.7 million in damages to a former manager in Pennsylvania who was fired five years ago due to her race. The judge’s ruling comes after Shannon Phillips was already awarded $25.6 million in June by a federal jury who determined that she had been fired …
7-Eleven, the popular convenience chain, is embracing the anticipation of cooler weather by launching its Pumpkin Spice Latte nearly two months ahead of the official start of fall. On August 1, the company announced on its website, “Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back. Too soon? Too late. We’re taking the lead in manifesting cooler days. Sorry …
Starbucks’ fall menu has seemingly been leaked, promising a delightful selection of new food and drink options to elevate the pumpkin spice season. Food blogger @markie_devo revealed the supposed scoop on Instagram, attributing it to a Starbucks employee. The menu includes beloved classics like Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Apple Crisp Oatmilk …
In the world of brand loyalty and customer incentives, reward programs have always played a significant role. From birthday freebies to discounts, these programs have been successful in building loyalty and promoting spending. However, recently, some companies have started to tighten their belts, and customers are starting to take notice. For example, Dunkin’ caused quite …
Around 3,500 Starbucks employees who are part of a union have initiated a strike in protest of what they claim is Starbucks’ decision to remove Pride decorations from its stores. This rolling nationwide strike is taking place at 150 locations across the country. Starbucks has refuted these allegations made by Starbucks Workers United, stating that …
In the upcoming week, workers at 150 Starbucks locations have announced plans to strike due to a dispute over decor that supports LGBTQ+ causes. Despite the company’s denial of banning such displays, Starbucks Workers United accuses them of spreading misinformation during labor talks. According to the AP, the union tweeted on Friday that approximately …
Starbucks is facing allegations from some of its employees in the US who claim that the company has banned LGBTQ Pride decorations, despite ongoing efforts to prevent unionization. However, Starbucks denies these claims and asserts that its policy regarding Pride Month remains unchanged. The labor group Starbucks Workers United, which is leading the unionization efforts, …
ARLINGTON, Va. ― The patrons of Sam Dukore’s Starbucks store in Arlington, Virginia, received unfortunate news on Wednesday. Workers at the store had decided to go on strike for the day due to alleged unfair labor practices committed by the company. Dukore apologized to a customer named Curtis who was headed for the locked doors. …
As electronic transactions continue to gain popularity, more and more businesses are integrating gratuity prompts into their systems, or “tip screens.” While this serves as a convenient reminder for customers to leave a tip, it can cause discomfort for service workers who assist them. According to a Starbucks employee who spoke anonymously to Insider, the …
Last April, workers at a Starbucks branch in Ithaca, New York went on strike due to repeated grease trap spills that created hazardous conditions in the store and a lack of action from management. This prompted a communication specialist from Edelman, Starbucks’ public relations firm, to send a “real-time alert” to corporate Starbucks officials flagging …