The new Starbucks strategy: Will CEO Brian Niccol’s plan work?
Starbucks' new chief executive announced a series of changes this week aimed at drawing back customers as the company navigates unionization pressures, declining foot traffic, and frequent leadership changes. Brian Niccol, who took over as CEO in ...
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.For three straight quarters, Starbucks has reported declining sales.
Starbucks’ New CEO Says His Plan to Win Back Customers Involves 200,000 Sharpies. It Just Might Work
One of the most recent—and notable—changes is that the company intends to bring back a “human touch” by writing customer names on their coffee cup. Originally, the idea was to “honor everyone who walked through the door as an individual.” That’s according to Starbucks, which adopted the practice in 2012.
Brian Niccol wants to make Starbucks a coffee shop again, but also a faster one
On his first earnings call as CEO of the coffee chain, Niccol outlined plans to improve the comfort of its shops, a “full-court press”
Your Coffee in Four Minutes: Here's Brian Niccol's Plan to Revive Starbucks
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol on Wednesday detailed his plan to revive the coffee chain. A central theme: He wants Starbucks wants to hand customers their coffee within four minutes of them ordering, believing speedy handoffs will help bring back customers.
A fast-changing Chinese coffee market awaits Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol
On Starbucks' fourth-quarter earnings call, newly installed CEO Brian Niccol told investors he needed to spend more time in China to understand the challenges.
Your name could be hand-written on Starbucks cups again: Sharpies are returning, CEO says
Starbucks discontinued the practice of handwriting orders and names on cups in 2020, during the height of the pandemic.
Starbucks CEO needs 200,000 Sharpies to bring back an old tradition
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is tracking down Sharpies for an old company tradition. 'Alien Signal' Deciphered by American Father-Daughter Team Frazz by Jef Mallett Saints punter Matt Hayball fools Panthers on fake punt I Asked 6 Chefs the Best Way To Cook Bacon—They All Said the Same Thing Final Polls Are Out,
New Starbucks CEO Scouted Cafes Before Taking Over: What He’s Tackling First
The coffee chain’s new chief executive is focusing on cafe operations and company affairs as he seeks quick change.
The burrito king in coffee land: Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s biggest challenge is fixing the bad vibes
The vibes are off at Starbucks.  Baristas are overworked as they try to churn out a constant stream of complicated ...
Starbucks threatens to fire employees who don’t come to the office — just weeks after reportedly letting new CEO work from home
Starbucks has reportedly warned corporate employees that they will lose their jobs if they don’t report to the office three ...
Starbucks CEO: Plans underway to pause price increases, remove iced energy drink, make coffee in 4 minutes or less
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is trying to tackle baristas, customers, and investors' biggest problems after the chain ...