A $1 million Starbucks agreement in Florida puts its hiring & workplace diversity policies under fresh scrutiny as the company faces four years of compliance requirementsStarbucks will pay one million dollars to settle a Florida lawsuit concerning hiring practices. The coffee company did not admit any wrongd...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Blue Tokai: India's small home roaster that brewed a multi-thousand-crore café businessBlue Tokai began with a 500-gram roaster in a Delhi home and grew into a multi-format coffee business spanning cafés, packaged beans, subsc...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Temasek, ChrysCap brew up plans for Blue Tokai stake, put Rs 1000-1200 crore on the tableThe deal will value Blue Tokai chain at up to Rs 3,700 crore. This will be the largest round for the roasters so far, and will involve a co...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
From Nike to Starbucks, some American brands are losing aura in ChinaGlobal companies once relied on China for consistent growth and expansion. Economic challenges and strong local competitors now impact fore...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Best coffee will be harder to get as downpours hit Brazil’s treesPremium arabica coffee has a particularly aromatic and mild taste that requires the right conditions.
26 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Starbucks Fall Menu 2026: Pumpkin Spice Latte returns with new drinks, food and PSL merchandiseStarbucks has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 fall menu, featuring the return of the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. Among the new offeri...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Starbucks announces eighth layoffs in two years. This time those who declined from Seattle to its $100 million Nashville office are losing their jobsStarbucks announces a workforce reduction, laying off 224 corporate employees in Seattle as the company shifts its focus towards its new co...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Third Wave Coffee raises Rs 408 crore in funding round led by WestBridge CapitalThe round, comprising a mix of primary and secondary capital, also saw participation from existing investor Creaegis and angel investors, t...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Starbucks India brews up a fresh plan; puts expansion back on the menuStarbucks India plans aggressive store expansion after a two-year business model recalibration. The company reported four consecutive quart...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
As Luckin expands globally, can China’s coffee brand succeed where its soft power has struggled?China’s coffee boom is helping Luckin overtake Starbucks, with its low prices, app-based convenience and local flavours driving rapid growt...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
29-year-old software engineer quit $250,000 job. Invested $150,000 to start a matcha cafe in Manhattan; you won't believe how much she takes homeAfter leaving a high-paying software engineering position, Michelle Yeung chose to pursue her passion for matcha by opening a café called M...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Starbucks bets on India's premium coffee boom amid rising competitionStarbucks is expanding its premium Reserve stores in India, aiming to capture a growing coffee market. The company sees intensified competi...
31 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
US stocks: US market ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring MicrosoftWall Street surged on Thursday, led by chip stocks and Microsoft's strong forecast. Microsoft's forecast eased investor concerns about mass...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
TATA Starbucks eyes expansion in metros, emerging high-growth cities; opens first Reserve store in South IndiaTATA Starbucks plans significant expansion across Indian metropolitan and emerging cities. The company recently opened its first South Indi...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
US stocks: US market advances as Microsoft results ease AI spending fearsUS stocks opened higher on Thursday morning. Microsoft's strong forecast eased investor concerns about AI spending. Major indices like the ...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Starbucks raises annual forecasts again as turnaround takes rootStarbucks has raised its annual sales and profit forecasts again. The company's turnaround strategy has reignited demand and improved custo...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Starbucks Korea staff form union after 'Tank Day' campaign fiascoStarbucks Korea employees have established a labor union for their rights. This action follows a marketing promotion that caused significan...
19 Jul, 2026, 04.08 PM IST