C-Suite Moves: August update Here are the major leadership changes that occurred during April, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.) Starbucks' fall menu returns with new drink, app exclusives“Pumpkin spice season” is back at Starbucks. Starbucks’ new CEO must focus on ops, value and less complexity Starbucks is being reborn, with repercussions that will be felt throughout the organization, from barista boots on the ground to the company’s suppliers. Chipotle CEO to take reins of Starbucks Starbucks has ousted its chief executive after less than two years on the job as the chain struggles with slumping sales. Starbucks same-store sales fall for second consecutive quarter Starbucks reported a mixed third quarter with earnings that topped Street estimates but sales that came up short. Starbucks invests in solar for 170 Illinois stores Starbucks has entered into a new solar power partnership to help power its stores in one of America’s largest states. Starbucks in EV charging partnership with Mercedes-Benz Starbucks Corp. will electrify select stores around the country with fast chargers for electric vehicles. Starbucks upgrades frictionless Amazon tech used in two New York stores Starbucks has added features to its store concept that lets customers bypass the checkout using Amazon "Just Walk Out" technology. Starbucks partners with other chains in first-of-its kind reusable cup pilot Starbucks is teaming up with more than 30 other quick-serve restaurants to test a city-wide returnable cup initiative in California. Placer.ai: Coffee chains see increased traffic to start 2024 Americans can’t get enough coffee, and several leading chains are seeing store visits rise so far this year. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
