Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
Starbucks Reserve store opens in Penang
Starbucks Malaysia opened its first Starbucks Reserve store in Penang, at Gurney Plaza; it was the brand’s 12th Reserve store in Malaysia.
2020
Starbucks announced plans to close its downtown Libertyville store
Starbucks announced plans to close its downtown Libertyville store on June 30, 2020. The article reports that the store lacked capacity for a drive-through and that sales had declined, according to the village president.
2019
Starbucks launches paper drink vouchers in Taiwan
Starbucks introduced paper drink vouchers for sale through its online store in Taiwan. Each booklet contains ten vouchers; each voucher costs NT$150 and can be redeemed for a handmade drink priced up to NT$170, with no expiration date.
2019
Starbucks settles New York paid sick leave case
Starbucks agreed to change its policy and pay $150,000 in restitution in a settlement following a joint city and state investigation that found it had routinely violated paid sick leave requirements. The article reports that workers had been required to find substitutes when calling out sick, with possible corrective action up to termination if they could not.
2019
Starbucks apologizes after police officers were refused service
Starbucks apologized after two uniformed police officers in California were refused service at one of its locations. The company said the employees had been suspended while it investigated the incident.
2019
Starbucks Singapore launches a recycled-burlap Starbucks Card
Starbucks Singapore made a special-edition Starbucks Card made from recycled burlap coffee bags available in stores. Starbucks Rewards members could receive one with a minimum spend of $50 in a single receipt, while stocks lasted.
2019
Starbucks launches delivery service in Taiwan
Starbucks announced that delivery service was live at 100 stores across 12 counties and cities in Taiwan, in collaboration with foodpanda and Uber Eats.
2019
Starbucks partners with the Penang Deaf Association on staff development
Starbucks partnered with the Penang Deaf Association to support professional training and development for the Penang store's seven hearing employees.
2019
Starbucks announces a second signing store in Malaysia
Starbucks announced on November 19 that it would open another signing store in Penang, Malaysia, its second such store in the country.
2019
Starbucks opens Chicago Reserve Roastery
Starbucks opened a 35,000-square-foot Reserve Roastery in Chicago, described as its largest store in the world to date.
2019
Starbucks announces a Suceava coffee shop opening
AmRest, which operates Starbucks in Romania, said it would open a coffee shop in Iulius Mall in Suceava on November 15, 2019.
2019
Proven REIT chairman apologizes for homeownership remarks
After Christopher Williams faced public criticism for suggesting that reducing coffee consumption could help people afford a home, he retracted the remark and apologized to those making sacrifices to achieve homeownership. He also apologized to Starbucks owners and franchise operators and withdrew the reference to the brand.
2019
Customer sues Starbucks over hot-water burns
An Oregon customer sued Starbucks for $288,000, alleging that hot water spilled from a cup at a Starbucks shop in Portland and caused severe burns.
2019
Former Starbucks manager sues over alleged discrimination
Former Starbucks regional manager Shannon Phillips sued Starbucks, alleging that the company discriminated against white people and fired her after she objected to a subordinate’s firing. Starbucks denied the claims and said it was prepared to defend the case.
2019
Starbucks expands delivery service to five US markets
Starbucks said it had rolled out an expansion of Starbucks Delivers to five US markets, including Phoenix, Atlanta, Denver, Philadelphia and New Jersey, and further expanded service in the New York metro area. The report says the service was available in six major US markets after the expansion.
2019
Starbucks temporarily closes seven Hanoi stores amid water contamination crisis
Starbucks temporarily closed seven stores in Hanoi's southwestern districts over the ongoing oil contamination crisis affecting water supplies. No reopening date had been set.
2019
Starbucks grants $150,000 to Central Texas Food Bank
Starbucks presented a $150,000 grant to the Central Texas Food Bank to expand its Mobile Food Pantry Program, including adding seven service locations and a refrigerated truck. Starbucks described the grant as an expansion of its existing partnership with the food bank.
2019
Starbucks launches free digital news access via in-store WiFi
Starbucks launched free digital news access through its in-store WiFi, offering customers access to content from major media outlets.
2019
Oregon man sues Starbucks over alleged almond milk mix-up
Max Scher filed a US$10,000 lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging that he ordered coffee with soy milk but received almond milk, triggering an allergic reaction and an emergency-room visit. Starbucks said it was investigating the situation.
2015
Starbucks offers Tiramisu and Caramel Flan Lattes
Starbucks introduced the Tiramisu Latte and brought back the Caramel Flan Latte for a limited time. The article says the drinks launched on Tuesday, the same day that coconut milk debuted in stores.