Starbucks Customers Complain

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

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Business - CNBC - October 31

Starbucks tells corporate workers to return to office or risk being fired

Internal note reportedly warns ‘accountability process’ will start next January for company’s hybrid work requirements. Starbucks office workers will risk losing their jobs if they fail to comply ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Starbucks Tells Workers to Return to the Office or Risk Getting Fired

The coffee chain has expected office employees to come in three days a week. Now it is tightening enforcement.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Starbucks drops olive oil coffees as it shakes up menu

The announcement comes less than a week after the company reported falling global sales.

Starbucks will discontinue Oleato olive oil drinks at U.S. cafes in early November

New CEO Brian Niccol has pledged to simplify the Starbucks menu.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Starbucks will discontinue Oleato olive oil drinks at U.S. cafes

Starbucks’ controversial line of olive oil-infused drinks will leave U.S. stores in early November.

Starbucks turns to Sharpies and price freeze to stem traffic slide

New CEO Brian Niccol pledges to simplify ‘overly complex’ menu and return to its coffee house roots

Business - Financial Times - October 30

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

Starbucks' plan to return to its roots involves 200,000 Sharpies

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is betting that more personal touches in its cafes will win back customers.

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.

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.

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 seasonal drinks and snacks have arrived, a week after Dunkin'

Starbucks is following rival Dunkin' in rolling out its holiday menu weeks ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in

One analyst says customers are in a “prisoner’s dilemma” that will keep them spending, while another was encouraged by recent Nvidia commentary on the company’s “moat.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

With 1 Simple Move, These Companies Are Easing Inflation for Weary Customers

Inflation is down after three long years, but some companies are trying further price cuts to recharge sluggish sales.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Charles Schwab is profiting from customers who want professional help with investing

The brokerage said it is seeing increased inflows into its wealth-management offerings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Black Ops 6 Gets Custom Xbox Wrap, Controllers, Hoodie, And Joggers

Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 's launch on October 25, Microsoft has announced "the Black Ops 6 collection" of accessories, including a custom Xbox Series X wrap, Elite controller, and even ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Customers are withdrawing pension money over Budget uncertainty, warns AJ Bell

Wealth managers say speculation over UK tax changes is changing customer behaviour

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Google’s NotebookLM Now Lets You Customize Its AI Podcasts

The NotebookLM tool generates AI-hosted audio podcasts on any topic. Its latest update allows users to enter prompts to personalize the output. I tried it out.

Tech - Wired - October 17

First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.

One of Japan's top luxury hotel firms will open an "onsen" resort in upstate New York. Onsens are bath houses where patrons relax naked together in mineral-rich water of various temperatures.

Schlumberger’s stock slumps as falling oil prices turn customers cautious

Schlumberger’s stock slumps after revenue misses expectations amid “cautious spending” by some international customers as oil prices fell.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Latest in Starbucks Customers Complain

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

Starbucks tells corporate workers to return to office or risk being fired

Starbucks Tells Workers to Return to the Office or Risk Getting Fired

Starbucks drops olive oil coffees as it shakes up menu

Starbucks will discontinue Oleato olive oil drinks at U.S. cafes in early November

Starbucks will discontinue Oleato olive oil drinks at U.S. cafes

Starbucks turns to Sharpies and price freeze to stem traffic slide

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

Starbucks' plan to return to its roots involves 200,000 Sharpies

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

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

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

Starbucks seasonal drinks and snacks have arrived, a week after Dunkin'

Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in

With 1 Simple Move, These Companies Are Easing Inflation for Weary Customers

Charles Schwab is profiting from customers who want professional help with investing

Black Ops 6 Gets Custom Xbox Wrap, Controllers, Hoodie, And Joggers

Customers are withdrawing pension money over Budget uncertainty, warns AJ Bell

Google’s NotebookLM Now Lets You Customize Its AI Podcasts

First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.

Schlumberger’s stock slumps as falling oil prices turn customers cautious

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