Starbucks
(SBUX
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- March 26, 2007
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- 1.8
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Starbucks listed in Top 20 companies to work for.
wilby34
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
On January 22, CNN.com published it’s list of the top 100 employers to work for. Among the good things that I notice in their snapshot are that even though most of their employees are part-timers they are all elligable for benefits. [read more]
- 0.5
- Impact
Should Starbucks' store in Forbidden City...be forbidden!?
rod
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
There has been much controversy since this Starbucks store opened in China’s Forbidden City (CNN 2000). [read more]
- -0.5
- Impact
Starbucks wants to kill "Charbucks" brand
rod
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
In the name of a “tarnished image”, Starbucks is asking an appeals court to ban the sale of “Charbucks” by family-owned and operated Black Bear Micro Roastery. [read more]
- -2.1
- Impact
Starbucks is blocking Ethiopia's efforts to trademark Ethiopian coffee regions
sdemessieres
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
Starbucks beat Ethiopia to the US Patent & Trademarks Office, and now Starbucks holds the trademark to regions in Ethiopia like Sidamo and Harar that are known for producing high-quality coffee. [read more]
- 1.7
- Impact
At the country level...
aleblanc
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
Some indicators that Starbucks is doing the right thing … [read more]
- 1.9
- Impact
Starbucks says goodbye to rBGH milk products
rod
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
This first came up here @ dotherightthing several months ago. Perhaps this powerful community is already changing the world after only one day following its debut! [read more]
- 2.1
- Impact
Starbucks says no to trans-fat
rod
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
It is about time restaurants took control of their menus. If a restaurant or food services company can provide healthy alternatives to their customers why not replace items from the menu that have been proven to be harmful? Starbucks is beginning to do the right thing by cutting items that contain trans-fat from their menus (according to a company representative they have been working on this for the last two years): “Starbucks cuts trans fats in half of U.S. [read more]
- -1.1
- Impact
Starbucks pushes out locally owned coffee shops
pdebow
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
Coffee shop closes Starbucks is one reason why Sierra Mountain store shuts down [read more]
- -0.4
- Impact
Would you like some rBGH in that Caffe Mocha?
ryan
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
The issue of rBGH is a controversial one, with few places to turn to for objective information. While I don’t necessarily support pinning a bigger issue on the most visible company that is even slightly associated with it, I do believe that people inherently trust their health and well being in the activities of companies and that therefore companies have a responsibility to endeavor to ensure the health and well being of their customers. [read more]
- 2.2
- Impact
Starbucks spends more on health insurance than on raw materials
rod
about 1 year ago about Starbucks
Without a doubt, taking care of employees should be a number one priority for any business. Unfortunately, with the rising cost of healthcare in the US its a real challenge; especially for companies like Starbucks. [read more]