Starbucks is closing all stores nationwide for racial bias training — and baristas say the problem runs deeper than many customers realize (SBUX)
REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth On April 12, a Starbucks manager called the police to arrest two black men at a Philadelphia location. In response to protests, the coffee chain will hold an "implicit racial bias training" on May 2.....»»
Two black men were arrested at Starbucks. Facing protests, CEO said what happened "was wrong."
Starbucks's chief executive unequivocally apologized Monday for what he called “reprehensible†circumstances that led to the arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia store......»»
What You Need to Know About the Movement to Boycott Starbucks
After the arrest of two black men, the CEO's apology is "too little, too latte" for some. After protests in Philadelphia over the weekend, the movement to boycott Starbucks is going global. Last Thursday, a Starbucks manager in Philade.....»»
Starbucks, Philadelphia Settle With Two Men Arrested at Cafe
Starbucks Corp. and the city of Philadelphia Wednesday announced separate settlements with two black men whose arrest at a downtown Starbucks in April sparked protests and prompted an apology from the Seattle-based company......»»
Starbucks Chief Vows to Learn From Philadelphia Arrests
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson promised to prevent an incident like the arrest of two black men at one of its coffee shops in Philadelphia this month from happening again......»»
Starbucks CEO says racial controversy hasn"t affected sales
Starbucks Corp., which has been addressing fallout over the arrest of two black men at one of its Philadelphia stores, reported sales growth Thursday that modestly exceeded Wall Street expectations during a period that preceded the outcry......»»
Starbucks key sales figures surpasses market expectations
Starbucks Corp., which has been addressing fallout over the arrest of two black men at one of its Philadelphia stores, reported sales growth Thursday that modestly exceeded Wall Street expectations during a period that preceded the outcry......»»
LA Fitness employees called 911 on two black men they said didn’t pay. They had.
The incident happened after an arrest at a Philadelphia Starbucks reignited awareness of racial profiling in commercial spaces......»»
Starbucks Reputation Gets Decaffeinated
The arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks store last week went viral on social media virtually instantly and put a dent in the company's image......»»
Starbucks did it. Is it OK to kick you out of a store?
The arrest of two black men at a Philadelphia Starbucks has raised the question of when can someone be asked to leave a business? Race is never a reaso.....»»
Arrest of two black men at Starbucks sparks debate on race in retail
The incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks where two black men were arrested while waiting for a white friend is novel in its coverage, but African Americans say this type of treatment isn't new. .....»»
Starbucks to close stores for an afternoon for bias training
Starbucks is trying to tamp down a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores in Philadelphia......»»
Starbucks to close 8,000 stores for racial-bias education on May 29 after arrest of two black men
The Philadelphia Starbucks manager who called 911 on the two men, leading to their arrest, is “no longer at that store.â€.....»»
Starbucks CEO delivers face-to-face apology to two black men who were arrested at Philadelphia store
The Philadelphia Starbucks manager who called 911 on the two men, leading to their arrest, is “no longer at that store.â€.....»»
Starbucks faces image crisis after arrest of 2 black men
Starbucks is trying to tamp down a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores in Philadelphia. .....»»
Starbucks CEO meets with black men arrested in Philadelphia
Starbucks CEO meets with two men arrested at Philadelphia store amid protests against chain......»»
Starbucks faces image crisis after arrest of 2 black men
Starbucks is trying to tamp down a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores in Philadelphia. .....»»
Starbucks CEO offers face-to-face apology to two black men who were arrested at Philadelphia store
The Philadelphia Starbucks manager who called 911 on the two men, leading to their arrest, is “no longer at that store.â€.....»»
Starbucks CEO meets with two black men arrested at Philadelphia store
Starbucks CEO meets with two men arrested at Philadelphia store amid protests against chain......»»
"I will fix this," Starbucks CEO vows after "reprehensible" arrest of two black men at store
The Philadelphia Starbucks manager who called 911 on the two men, leading to their arrest, is "no longer at that store.â€.....»»