Tag: STARBUCKS

Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO, says Steve Jobs ‘screamed in his face’ telling him to fire his entire leadership team—and he was right

In 2008, Apple founder Steve Jobs “screamed” in the face of Starbucks then-CEO Howard Schultz, encouraging the coffee chain boss to fire his leadership team. Schultz is a familiar face at the helm of the Seattle-founded brand, having had three separate tenures in the corner office. His first was in 1987—when he and local investors […]

Starbucks opens 2 stores here, more under construction

Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Coffee powerhouse Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) has opened two new stores in Central Florida — including one that represents a first for the market — in addition to five more new locations in the construction pipeline, […]

Starbucks’ Stock Just Plunged. Is Now the Time to Invest?

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is a premium brand that has become ingrained in many people’s daily routine. But the company’s recent quarter showed that even the best consumer companies can go through a difficult time. In fact, Starbucks’ recent results were downright dreadful. Still, the 50-year-old brand has been through tough times before and has always […]