Starbucks.
American multinational coffee company
- Reports this week
- 19
- Active events
- 21
- Connections
- 536
What's happening
Active this week
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DFI Retail Group will assume majority ownership of Starbucks-licensed business, while Sembcorp completed the acquisition of Alinta.Some support1 report
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Jim Cramer commented on stock performance, discussing successful location strategies and noting investor focus on Elon Musk.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Musk's wealth is contrasted with the challenges faced by low-skill labor.Some support1 report
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Coffee market trends in Calgary show sales increases and premiumization, with major brands highlighting instant coffee demand.Some support1 report
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Walmart, Starbucks, and Slim Chickens are part of a new retail development in the South Valley area.Some support1 report
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Starbucks is exploring a potential takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill.Well supported32 reports1 development inside
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Social media comparisons are driving high luxury consumption and maintaining high discretionary spending.Some support1 report
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Southern Land Company assisted the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester with relocation and support in Westchester County.Some support1 report
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Trump judges in the Sixth Circuit are weakening NLRB protections, sabotaging Congress laws, and ordering Starbucks to pay damages.Some support1 report
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Homemade alternatives are challenging the market dominance of major coffee brands like Starbucks.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Trader Joe's is launching a new concentrate aimed at competing with Starbucks.Some support1 report
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Multiple retailers, including NEXT, M&S, and Primark, are offering seasonal autumn fashion, footwear, and food/drink deals.Some support1 report
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Starbucks is planning a new location in Superior, leading the Mayor to address traffic concerns from new businesses.Some support1 report
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New business developments include a Starbucks headquarters, a planned site for Las Vegas LINQ, and acquisitions in Arkansas.Some support1 report
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Aldi is offering cheaper ingredients for customers to make their own lattes.Some support1 report
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Maya Bohem is opening new locations at Cherry Hill Mall and expanding its presence in Gaziantep, Tekirdağ, and Adıyaman.Some support1 report
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Starbucks opened stores in Xinjiang, leading to scrutiny over forced labor and sales to CCP elites.Well supported3 reports
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Starbucks is closing underperforming stores across the US.Well supported6 reports
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7 Brew Coffee acquired Salad and Go locations, while Dutch Bros. Coffee's growth trajectory is noted in relation to Starbucks' expansion.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Starbucks jobs and Congress's failure to renew tax credits are impacting health coverage gaps before Medicare.Some support2 reports
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University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, and Starbucks is mentioned as a local expense.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Starbucks collaborates with Owala for holiday drinkware, while Owala products compete with Amazon's offerings.Some support1 report
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Starbucks is referenced in local spending examples while Atlantic provides property tax savings estimates in Palm Beach County.Some support1 report
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A consultant suggests that Starbucks store openings are being used as a form of political projection.Some support1 report
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Costco is competing with Starbucks by offering bulk coffee pods, while Quote.com features a Costco finance expert.Some support1 report
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Dutch Bros opened its first store in the Chicago area and is being compared to Nvidia's growth trajectory while competing in the retail coffee market.Well supported4 reports
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Brian Niccol is leading the 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround strategy, which is facing headwinds in international markets like China. TD Cowen upgraded the stock to Buy in mid-May.Well supported22 reports8 developments inside
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Financial Times reported on the evaluation of a potential takeover involving Starbucks, which was subsequently cited by TipRanks.Some support1 report
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Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald's, and Domino's are facing market pressure and underperformance in the core U.S. market.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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PepsiCo and General Mills cut product prices while Starbucks incorporates protein trends into its lattes in North America.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Hilton Grand Vacations and Starbucks were classified as consumer discretionary companies.Some support1 report
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Crave is expanding throughout central Iowa, offering Kona Ice products and positioning itself as an alternative to Starbucks and Hyper.Some support1 report
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Starbucks is closing stores in Manhattan and NYC, while simultaneously debuting a new café prototype in San Antonio.Some support1 report
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Starbucks is undergoing a strategic revival led by Brian Niccol, looking to differentiate its brand, study operational models, and draw inspiration from international coffee cultures like Milan's.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Brian Niccol prioritizes recapturing the third place energy for Starbucks.Some support1 report
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Starbucks debuted Aerocano in South Korea, a new product launch involving the restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese.Some support1 report
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Starbucks and Dutch Bros. Coffee are involved in competition within the retail coffee market.Some support5 reports5 developments inside
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Starbucks is shuttering many locations in Ohio while Dutch Bros. Coffee expands its presence in the state.Some support1 report
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Starbucks is facing a class action lawsuit in a Seattle court.Some support6 reports
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Starbucks gift cards were used as alleged voter registration incentives, leading to a cease-and-desist from Kris Kobach in Leavenworth County.Some support1 report
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Starbucks is introducing new products to celebrate National Coffee Day.Some support1 report
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Starbucks is piloting a custom creator network with TikTok, leveraging content created by its own employees for brand amplification.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Workplace videos involving Starbucks employees led to firings on September 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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A base at Camp Humphreys experienced a water outage due to mechanical failure, affecting food services including Subway and Starbucks.Some support1 report
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Starbucks stock trades on the Nasdaq exchange.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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7 Brew is challenging Starbucks' market dominance.Some support1 report
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Industry-wide retrenchment and closures are underway across the restaurant sector, affecting major chains including Del Taco, Starbucks, KFC, and Pizza Hut.Some support2 reports
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Olive Garden and Starbucks are being compared by investors as potential dividend investment options.Some support2 reports
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Brian Niccol was poached to lead Starbucks' turnaround plan in July 2025.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Shinsegae acquired a 67.5% stake in Starbucks Korea, while marketing campaigns referenced the Gwangju uprising events.Well supported40 reports5 developments inside
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A Starbucks location has been situated in West Palm Beach.Some support1 report
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Starbucks operations are subject to Florida civil rights laws, leading the company to pay $1 million to the Florida Department of Legal Affairs.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Starbucks resolves a discrimination lawsuit in Florida, while a related Missouri lawsuit is dismissed by a federal judge.Some support1 report
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A debate utilizing a corporate recruiter's platform to discuss consumer norms.Well supported5 reports
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Starbucks was the target of protests in Seattle on September 25, 2026, while Anthony Scaramucci commented on the situation from Manhattan.Some support1 report
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Starbucks opened a new drive-through in Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, after plans were approved by the Borough Council.Some support1 report
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Starbucks continues to operate within the competitive US market.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ramada offers Costa and Starbucks brand coffees in the heart of the Saudi capital, Riyadh.Some support1 report
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Camilo partnered with Starbucks for a campaign targeting Latin America, with Starbucks participating in Caribbean markets.Some support1 report
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Starbucks announced the return date for its Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL).Well supported4 reports
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What's reaching Starbucks
Events traced to Starbucks, step by step, newest first- Commodity cost pressures may affect Starbucks' premium coffee market strategyVolatile commodity costs may force Starbucks to adjust pricing and operational costs.Possible
- TSG investment may accelerate Dutch Bros' competitive pressure on StarbucksTSG investment may accelerate Dutch Bros' competitive pressure on StarbucksPossible
- New legal standards may slow union enforcement against StarbucksSecuring injunctions against Starbucks may become more difficult due to new legal standards.Likely
- TikTok's trend power may enhance Starbucks' brand promotionTikTok's influence may boost Starbucks' brand promotion effectivenessPossible
- Starbucks may face higher operating costs due to Seattle inflationRising costs in Seattle may increase operating expenses for StarbucksPossible
- New Dutch Bros. location may increase competitive pressure on StarbucksNew Dutch Bros. location may increase competitive pressure on Starbucks in Virginia BeachPossible
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- How could Beyond Oil's new commercial focus affect Starbucks' operational costs?Beyond Oil's expansion may offer QSR chains ways to cut costsPossible
- Sustainable real estate trend may increase operational costs for StarbucksSustainable real estate trend may increase operational costs for StarbucksPossible
- Phoenix airport expansion may boost Starbucks' revenue and demandStarbucks may see increased demand and revenue from airport expansionPossible
- Starbucks may leverage Peanuts IP in new campaignsStarbucks may use Peanuts IP in new campaigns after ownership changePossible
- Economic slowdown may pressure Starbucks' demand for premium itemsEconomic uncertainty may pressure Starbucks' demand for premium beveragesPossible
- Starbucks may face mixed results amid Middle East conflict and Irish sales jumpStarbucks' performance may be mixed, with strong sales in Ireland offset by reduced passenger traffic in the Middle East.Possible
- Microsoft layoffs may reduce consumer demand for StarbucksStarbucks may face reduced consumer demand due to local tech layoffsPossible
Explainers that pass through Starbucks
Starbucks is a step on the way to someone else- Chung Yong-jin Apologizes Over Starbucks Marketing ControversyChung Yong-jin apologized amid marketing controversy and police investigationReported
- Starbucks closes 250 North American stores amid turnaround planStarbucks' closures reduce its North American footprint and trigger restructuring charges.Reported
- How does Starbucks closing underperforming stores across the US affect Brian Niccol?CEO Brian Niccol faces operational pressure amid major strategic store closuresReported
Around Starbucks this week
News at the entities that move Starbucks most-
Microsoft OperationalJim Cramer warns about yield affecting Microsoft and Nvidia shareholders as rate pressure impacts tech infrastructure costs.Moves Starbucks
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Securities and Exchange Commission StructuralNYSE and Nasdaq plan to expand trading hours and file updated rules with the SEC.Moves Starbucks
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IBM StructuralBarrow led quantum-safe transformation at IBM and subsequently joined Qtonic Quantum as a Senior Advisor.Moves Starbucks
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National Labor Relations Board StructuralThe Supreme Court reviewed a case involving a former NLRB member and a decision that involved an FTC member.Moves Starbucks
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Norges Bank TransactionalAmundi and Norges Bank increased their stakes in GE Aerospace, while Mohamed Ali sold shares, leading to SEC filings.Moves Starbucks
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DFI Retail Group StructuralDFI Retail Group led gainers on the blue-chip index despite regional indices ending lower on October 15, 2026.Moves Starbucks
Connections
The 40 strongest of 536, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Brian Niccol Structural
Brian Niccol serves as the CEO of Starbucks, directing its strategic and operational turnaround efforts.
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Chung Yong-jin Structural
Chung Yong-jin leads the group that holds a majority stake and exercises operational control over the South Korean business unit of Starbucks.
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Microsoft Operational
Starbucks relies on Microsoft Azure and enterprise applications for operations while simultaneously developing competitive alternatives to reduce dependency.
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TikTok Operational
Starbucks and TikTok maintain an operational partnership utilizing a custom creator network for brand promotion and revenue sharing.
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Dutch Bros. Coffee Operational
Starbucks and Dutch Bros. Coffee are direct competitors engaged in a market share battle within the retail beverage industry.
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Luckin Coffee Operational
Starbucks and Luckin Coffee are engaged in intense, bidirectional market competition, with Luckin challenging Starbucks' dominance through aggressive expansion and pricing strategies.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
Starbucks is subject to mandatory regulatory oversight by the SEC, requiring formal disclosures and filings.
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Cathy Smith Structural
Cathy Smith holds an executive vice-president role in finance at Starbucks.
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Jim Keyes Structural
Jim Keyes served as the former executive vice president of Starbucks.
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IBM Structural
Starbucks relies on IBM's licensed maintenance platforms while actively developing proprietary AI tools to reduce operational dependence.
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McDonald's Operational
The two companies are direct, strategic rivals in the quick-service food and beverage market, competing for market share and investor capital.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Transactional
The companies are direct competitors, but the evidence heavily focuses on recurring rumors and exploration of a potential acquisition of Chipotle by Starbucks.
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Baristas Structural
Baristas are employees of Starbucks, and their collective action, such as unionization, is actively challenging corporate practices.
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Alsea Structural
Alsea holds Starbucks within its corporate portfolio, establishing a structural ownership relationship.
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Shinsegae Structural
Shinsegae holds a controlling 67.5% stake in the local South Korean operations of Starbucks.
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Sohn Structural
A holds the appointed CEO role of the South Korean subsidiary of B.
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Nashville Structural
Starbucks relocated its corporate operations office to Nashville, citing local tax incentives.
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Costco Operational
Starbucks and Costco actively compete in the retail market, with Starbucks supplying coffee beans to Costco.
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National Labor Relations Board Structural
The NLRB exercises formal regulatory authority over Starbucks regarding labor practices, including investigations, rulings, and complaint filings.
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SEC Structural
Starbucks operates under mandatory financial disclosure and market oversight governed by the SEC.
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SSP Group Structural
SSP operates franchised stores utilizing the Starbucks brand system.
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Seattle Operational
Starbucks operates as a major business entity within Seattle, actively influenced by local market conditions, political pressures, and regulatory actions.
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Florida Structural
Starbucks' operations in Florida are subject to state civil rights laws, leading to regulatory settlements and financial payments to state agencies.
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Norges Bank Transactional
Norges Bank has been acquiring new stakes and positions in Starbucks shares during Q4 2026.
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CNBC Operational
CNBC covers Starbucks' strategy and operational data, while Starbucks utilizes CNBC for corporate announcements and public communication.
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Target Corporation Operational
Target functions as a retail sales channel for Starbucks products, carrying their items in-store.
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Chennai Structural
Starbucks is planning to establish a global capability center and technology hub in Chennai.
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Julie Masino Structural
Julie Masino served as a longtime executive for Starbucks.
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White Structural
A held a former executive role at Starbucks.
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Tennessee Transactional
Tennessee provided economic incentives and state grants to Starbucks to facilitate its corporate expansion and relocation.
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Tim Hortons Operational
The two companies are engaged in active market competition, including pricing disputes and litigation over product offerings.
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Instagram Operational
Starbucks actively leverages Instagram's platform for product marketing, brand building, and driving social media trends.
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Oracle Operational
Starbucks is actively developing and implementing a proprietary point-of-sale system to replace Oracle's Simphony solution.
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Howard Schultz Operational
Howard Schultz has historically led and continues to influence Starbucks' strategy and operational direction.
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emart Structural
Emart is the largest shareholder of Starbucks Korea, establishing a formal ownership link.
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Park Jong-cheol Transactional
A's marketing campaigns and operational actions were linked to the mockery of B, whose death was due to police torture.
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General Mills Operational
The two companies are engaged in direct competition by expanding their offerings within the protein food market.
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DFI Retail Group Structural
DFI Retail Group is forecasted to assume majority ownership of Starbucks-licensed businesses.
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Darden Restaurants Operational
The two companies operate in the casual dining sector and are engaged in direct market competition.
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Emart Structural
Emart operates the company responsible for Starbucks' presence in the South Korean market.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
31 events- DFI Retail Group will assume majority ownership of Starbucks-licensed business, while Sembcorp completed the acquisition of Alinta.
- Musk's wealth is contrasted with the challenges faced by low-skill labor.
- Coffee market trends in Calgary show sales increases and premiumization, with major brands highlighting instant coffee demand.
- Walmart, Starbucks, and Slim Chickens are part of a new retail development in the South Valley area.
- Starbucks is exploring a potential takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill.
- Social media comparisons are driving high luxury consumption and maintaining high discretionary spending.
- Southern Land Company assisted the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester with relocation and support in Westchester County.
- Trump judges in the Sixth Circuit are weakening NLRB protections, sabotaging Congress laws, and ordering Starbucks to pay damages.
- Trader Joe's is launching a new concentrate aimed at competing with Starbucks.
- Multiple retailers, including NEXT, M&S, and Primark, are offering seasonal autumn fashion, footwear, and food/drink deals.
- Starbucks is planning a new location in Superior, leading the Mayor to address traffic concerns from new businesses.
- New business developments include a Starbucks headquarters, a planned site for Las Vegas LINQ, and acquisitions in Arkansas.
- Aldi is offering cheaper ingredients for customers to make their own lattes.
- Maya Bohem is opening new locations at Cherry Hill Mall and expanding its presence in Gaziantep, Tekirdağ, and Adıyaman.
- Starbucks opened stores in Xinjiang, leading to scrutiny over forced labor and sales to CCP elites.
- 7 Brew Coffee acquired Salad and Go locations, while Dutch Bros. Coffee's growth trajectory is noted in relation to Starbucks' expansion.
- Starbucks jobs and Congress's failure to renew tax credits are impacting health coverage gaps before Medicare.
- University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, and Starbucks is mentioned as a local expense.
- Starbucks collaborates with Owala for holiday drinkware, while Owala products compete with Amazon's offerings.
- Starbucks is referenced in local spending examples while Atlantic provides property tax savings estimates in Palm Beach County.
- A consultant suggests that Starbucks store openings are being used as a form of political projection.
- Costco is competing with Starbucks by offering bulk coffee pods, while Quote.com features a Costco finance expert.
- Financial Times reported on the evaluation of a potential takeover involving Starbucks, which was subsequently cited by TipRanks.
- Hilton Grand Vacations and Starbucks were classified as consumer discretionary companies.
- Crave is expanding throughout central Iowa, offering Kona Ice products and positioning itself as an alternative to Starbucks and Hyper.
- Starbucks is closing stores in Manhattan and NYC, while simultaneously debuting a new café prototype in San Antonio.
- Starbucks is undergoing a strategic revival led by Brian Niccol, looking to differentiate its brand, study operational models, and draw inspiration from international coffee cultures like Milan's.
- Brian Niccol prioritizes recapturing the third place energy for Starbucks.
- Starbucks debuted Aerocano in South Korea, a new product launch involving the restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese.
- Starbucks is shuttering many locations in Ohio while Dutch Bros. Coffee expands its presence in the state.
- Starbucks is facing a class action lawsuit in a Seattle court.
September 2026
15 events- Starbucks is closing underperforming stores across the US.
- Starbucks gift cards were used as alleged voter registration incentives, leading to a cease-and-desist from Kris Kobach in Leavenworth County.
- Starbucks is introducing new products to celebrate National Coffee Day.
- Workplace videos involving Starbucks employees led to firings on September 28, 2026.
- A base at Camp Humphreys experienced a water outage due to mechanical failure, affecting food services including Subway and Starbucks.
- 7 Brew is challenging Starbucks' market dominance.
- Olive Garden and Starbucks are being compared by investors as potential dividend investment options.
- A Starbucks location has been situated in West Palm Beach.
- Starbucks operations are subject to Florida civil rights laws, leading the company to pay $1 million to the Florida Department of Legal Affairs.
- Starbucks resolves a discrimination lawsuit in Florida, while a related Missouri lawsuit is dismissed by a federal judge.
- A debate utilizing a corporate recruiter's platform to discuss consumer norms.
- Starbucks was the target of protests in Seattle on September 25, 2026, while Anthony Scaramucci commented on the situation from Manhattan.
- Starbucks opened a new drive-through in Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, after plans were approved by the Borough Council.
- Ramada offers Costa and Starbucks brand coffees in the heart of the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
- Camilo partnered with Starbucks for a campaign targeting Latin America, with Starbucks participating in Caribbean markets.
August 2026
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July 2026
3 events- Homemade alternatives are challenging the market dominance of major coffee brands like Starbucks.
- Dutch Bros opened its first store in the Chicago area and is being compared to Nvidia's growth trajectory while competing in the retail coffee market.
- PepsiCo and General Mills cut product prices while Starbucks incorporates protein trends into its lattes in North America.
June 2026
9 events- Jim Cramer commented on stock performance, discussing successful location strategies and noting investor focus on Elon Musk.
- Brian Niccol is leading the 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround strategy, which is facing headwinds in international markets like China. TD Cowen upgraded the stock to Buy in mid-May.
- Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald's, and Domino's are facing market pressure and underperformance in the core U.S. market.
- Starbucks and Dutch Bros. Coffee are involved in competition within the retail coffee market.
- Starbucks is piloting a custom creator network with TikTok, leveraging content created by its own employees for brand amplification.
- Starbucks stock trades on the Nasdaq exchange.
- Brian Niccol was poached to lead Starbucks' turnaround plan in July 2025.
- Shinsegae acquired a 67.5% stake in Starbucks Korea, while marketing campaigns referenced the Gwangju uprising events.
- Starbucks continues to operate within the competitive US market.