Starbucks’s new CEO is making changes — here’s what customers and industry experts think of them

“It’s about time they stopped charging for all the different milks,” said one restaurant-industry consultant.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Here's how Starbucks' new CEO plans to overhaul its struggling cafes

Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.

Starbucks’ New CEO Says His Plan to Win Back Customers Involves 200,000 Sharpies. It Just Might Work

CEO Brian Niccol has a plan to ‘bring back Starbucks.’

Business - Inc. - November 3

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Experts cast doubt on whether the lost revenue could be replaced with tariffs.

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Homeowners have an average of over $300,000 in home equity right now, which could climb even higher in 2025.

Here's what changed in the new Fed statement

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Business - CNBC - November 7

Boeing’s CEO wants to make it ‘great again.’ Here’s what’s standing in the way.

Making Boeing great again starts with a labor deal, according to Wall Street analysts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

New Starbucks CEO Scouted Cafes Before Taking Over: What He's Tackling First

Brian Niccol is focusing on cafe operations and company affairs as he seeks quick change.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

7 ways that Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans to change the coffee chain

Starbucks is planning to bring back Sharpies and ceramic mugs and cut back its menu.

Business - CNBC - October 31

7 ways that Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans to change the coffee chain

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol shared more details about the company’s turnaround strategy during the company’s quarterly conference call on Wednesday.

A fast-changing Chinese coffee market awaits Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol

Here's what new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol might see when he

Business - CNBC - November 1

Starbucks CEO pledges to fundamentally change strategy as sales fall for third straight quarter

Investors are expecting that Niccol will share more details about his turnaround strategy during the company's conference call, scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Poshmark's new pricing change backfired, so the CEO did something rare—it's great leadership, says expert

Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra issued a public apology after a new policy was poorly received. Here's why it actually hit the mark, says leadership expert Talia Fox.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Palo Alto shares helped by contract news, Abbott Labs braces for lawsuit ruling

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Business - CNBC - October 31

Chinese automaker unveils plans for flying vehicle that could change the way we think about cars — here's what we know

World - Yahoo News - November 8

It's Starbucks Red Cup Day. Here's what to know about the event.

Here's how to get a free holiday-themed reusable red cup and what else there is to know about the event.

Is the 'vibecession' here to stay? Here's what experts say

Election exit polls continued to show signs of a "vibecession" among voters. The vibes might continue to be "off" in the future, experts say.

Business - CNBC - November 7

‘We’re a fierce advocate and a wise friend’: Here’s what AARP’s new CEO will do for its 38 million members.

Social Security, caregiving, health and advocacy are at the top of her list.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

What Do Hockey Players Think of Their Peers? We Asked Them.

Athletes from around the N.H.L. voted on topics including potential expansion and injury transparency.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Ceramic mugs, condiment bars and comfier seats are coming to more Starbucks stores, as new CEO looks to re-caffeinate sales

Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday said its latest quarterly results “do not reflect the strength of our brand,” and said it needed to make fundamental changes to bring back customers.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Starbucks’s New CEO Just Revealed a Brilliant Master Plan to Turn the Company Around. It All Starts With 4 Words

Brian Niccol’s new four-word goal for Starbucks is brilliant in its simplicity. But there’s more than meets the eye.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Starbucks’ new CEO has diagnosed its problems. Analysts say the solutions could get expensive.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has laid out a bold turnaround plan for the coffee chain, with plans to tighten up service and redesign stores. But analysts are proceeding with caution.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Starbucks app goes down, customers complain

The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.

Here's what Trump promised the crypto industry ahead of the election

Donald Trump branded himself as the pro-crypto candidate for president on the campaign trail.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Buying Shoes at Macy's Isn't Fun. Its New CEO Is Trying to Change That.

The retailer is putting fewer styles on shelves and using technology to get shoes out of the stockroom faster.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

3 high-paying roles in industries that keep adding jobs: 'You wouldn't think' they'd pay 6 figures, says expert

Even industries like food and beverage have six-figure jobs, says John Mullinix, head of growth marketing at Ladders.

Business - CNBC - November 9

Starbucks’s CEO Steps In to Tackle Long List of Issues

Customers are turning away from the coffee giant, and its new chief executive, Brian Niccol, has to figure out how to get them back.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Trump revoking Biden AI EO will make industry more chaotic, experts say

A potential repeal of President Biden's AI rules could mean enterprises will have trouble navigating state-specific laws.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 15

Smart ring leader Oura plans international push as CEO touts new features and thinking on hardware

Oura CEO Tom Hale spoke to CNBC about the smart ring product category and the impact of Samsung's entrance into the space.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Here's what the Trump presidency could mean for the housing market, experts say

Donald Trump wants to address the housing shortage in the U.S. But some of his promises might be hurdles in the way.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Will home prices drop in 2025? Here's what experts say.

Many prospective homebuyers may be wondering about the trajectory of home prices in 2025. Here's what to know now.

Is debt forgiveness a good option right now? Here's what experts say

If you're deep in debt, pursuing this type of relief may be an option — but it won't make sense for everyone.

Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check

Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.

At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening.

Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.

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