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- Offbeat
Has Starbucks rebranded itself to evade boycott amid war on Gaza?
After Starbucks reported a global loss of business to the tune of 11 billion US dollars, amid the pro-Palestine campaign and global boycott of Israeli-linked companies, several social media posts suggest that…
- India
Kerala: 6 arrested for sticking pro-Palestine posters at Starbucks
Six student activists of Farook College were arrested by the Kerala police on Sunday, January 7, for reportedly pasting pro-Palestine stickers at a Starbucks outlet in Kozhikode. The students were however released…
- Bangalore
Kannada activists remove English signboards in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The ‘Maha Abhiyan’ campaign organised by a group Kannada Rakshana Vedike (KRV) demanding prominence for Kannada language on signboards turned violent on Wednesday with the activists smashing the English signboards and…
- World
Starbucks loses USD 12 billion in value amid boycott calls
American coffee giant Starbucks has suffered a staggering loss of more than 12 billion dollars in market value due to boycott campaign and employee strikes in solidarity with Palestinians. Since October 7,…
- India
Starbucks under online attack over pro LGBTQ+ advertisment
Popular American coffee company Starbucks released an advertisement highlighting the acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community on Thursday. However, it has landed in hot waters with many, on Twitter, condemning the advertisement. Your…
- Business
Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan assumes role of Starbucks Chief Executive Officer
New York: Indian-origin executive Laxman Narasimhan on Monday officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of global coffee giant Starbucks, joining the growing cohort of business leaders originally hailing from India…
- Delhi
Delhi HC awards Rs 13 lakh to Starbucks in lawsuit against Jaipur caf over ‘Frappuccino’
New Delhi: Recognising Starbuck’s right over the “Frappuccino” mark, the Delhi High Court has awarded the US-based coffeehouse a cost of more than Rs 13 lakh in its lawsuit against a Jaipur…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia seeks to buy stake in Starbucks
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is seeking to acquire a stake in the franchise of the Starbucks chain…
- Business
Indian-born Laxman Narasimhan is new CEO of Starbucks
Washington: Global coffee chain Starbucks has named Indian-born Laxman Narasimhan its next CEO. Narasimhan, who currently heads health and hygiene company Reckitt, will join Starbucks in October and take over from its…