Starbucks to close more than 400 US stores – Video
 
Starbucks to close more than 400 US stores – Video

Starbucks has confirmed that they would be permanently transitioning to more socially distant store models. The coffee giant plans to transition a large number of stores to pick-up only locations, specifically in major cities. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Starbucks holiday cups are back
 
Starbucks holiday cups are back

The holiday cups have returned to Starbucks and the design is a riff on this year’s holiday theme, with the words “Merry Coffee.”

Starbucks brings back Pumpkin Spice early
 
Starbucks brings back Pumpkin Spice early

Starbucks declares Aug. 27 the first day of fall as they make their pumpkin spice items available a full month early. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Two Black Men Arrested at Starbucks Share Their Story
 
Two Black Men Arrested at Starbucks Share Their Story

Two Black Men Arrested at Starbucks Share Their Story Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson sat down with ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ on Thursday and said the Starbucks manager called the police two minutes after they arrived. Donte Robinson, to ‘Good Morning America’ Donte Robinson, to ‘Good Morning America’ The men were meeting with a friend for a business meeting at the store’s location at around 3:45 pm on April 12 and declined to make any purchases. Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson issued a public apology and vowed to fix the issue by closing 8,000 stores nationwide next month for training on unconscious bias. Both Nelson and Robinson were released without charges after spending hours in jail, and the manager is no longer with the company.

Starbucks Will Give You $10 Million for a Better Cup Design
 
Starbucks Will Give You $10 Million for a Better Cup Design

Starbucks Will Give You $10 Million for a Better Cup Design Get your thinking caps on because the company is looking for a new cup that’s easier to recycle. The $10 million grant challenge sees Starbucks partnering with investor group Closed Loop Partners for the project. According to CNN Money, Aside from the new cup design challenge, Starbucks stated it will test a cup with an inner lining made from plant fibers to prevent hot liquid from leaking. Will you join the challenge for #Bettercups?