Coachella Valley center gets makeoverThe major power center in California’s Coachella Valley, which encompasses the resort towns of Palm Desert and Palm Springs, is getting a makeover. Starbucks signs major clean energy agreementStarbucks will substantially boost the amount of clean power it uses by 2021. Sephora pauses for diversity training June 5 Specialty beauty retailer Sephora is taking decisive action after a celebrity said she received discriminatory treatment in a Sephora store. Starbucks takes its signing store concept to China Starbucks Corp. has opened its first-ever store in China designed for the deaf and hearing impaired. Starbucks gets smart about omnichannel customer experience Starbucks is deploying a range of technologies with the goal of a more personalized and frictionless customer experience. The Inclusion Imperative: Earning trust in a changing world With the transparency of today’s society, it is impossible to play down the importance of inclusion and diversity. Starbucks Q2 earnings beat Street Starbucks Corp. reported second-quarter earnings that topped the Street amid strong comp-sales growth in two key markets: the U.S. and China. Starbucks’ Chinese rival files for U.S. IPO A fast-growing Beijing-based start-up is looking to raise more cash to fund its expansion — and give Starbucks even more competition. Godiva Café makes U.S. debut Godiva has ambitious growth plans for its café concept, which has opened its first U.S. outpost. Peet’s gets caffeine rush to mobile customers faster Peet’s Coffee drinkers can shorten the wait for their morning jolt. First Previous 34 35 36 37 38 Next Last