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Black Rock Coffee Bar (NASDAQ:BRCB) executives outlined the company’s growth strategy, unit economics and near-term sales trends during a Baird investor session, emphasizing the brand’s store experience, barista engagement and expanding development pipeline. Chief Executive Officer Mark Davis said

Growth is a tricky proposition for consumer companies. At some point, it’s a necessity: Having enough location density to encourage loyalty is key, economies of scale are a tailwind, and no one ever complains that Walmart is too big. The latter is what Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma believes is hurting a number of retailers today.

Starbucks has outperformed the Consumer Discretionary industry over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Starbucks has already reintroduced its fan-favorite S'mores Frappuccino, discontinued in 2019, and launched a new s'mores-inspired cold brew at participating U.S. stores from June 30, 2026, as part of its "Back to Starbucks" strategy to strengthen brand identity and customer experience. This product comeback highlights how Starbucks is leaning on proven, nostalgia-driven menu items to reinforce customer loyalty amid mixed traffic and sales trends. We’ll now examine how leaning on nostalgic,...

The smart money signal on Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is unambiguously bullish, with institutions holding 86.8% of the float and Wall Street’s consensus price target 10.4% above where the stock currently trades. After Brian Niccol’s turnaround delivered its first clean earnings beat in four quarters, analyst coverage has tilted toward conviction, even as retail discussion on ... Smart Money Owns 87% of Starbucks. Should Retail Investors Follow?

40% of nearly 1,000 major companies surveyed by Bain & Company found cost reductions from AI use of just 10% or less.

One dominates globally with billions in free cash flow; the other accelerates U.S. growth with a lean drive-thru model. Their financial paths diverge sharply.

After nearly seven years off the menu, Starbucks is reportedly bringing back one of its most requested summer beverages, signaling a notable shift in how the company balances nostalgia-driven offerings with modern menu innovation. Following years of rotating limited-time drinks and discontinuing ...

The consumer discretionary sector is split. While McKinsey reports that up to 50% of consumers are cutting big-ticket retail like apparel, the broader slowdown is partially masked by a classic substitution effect: consumers priced out of major luxuries are redirecting cash into affordable, small premium indulgences. [1.

SBUX's turnaround gains momentum as revenues and earnings rise for the first time in over two years, backed by stronger traffic and engagement.

Starbucks (SBUX) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

(Bloomberg) -- Big Food is packing protein into chips, waffles and even Starbucks’ lattes, and consumers can’t get enough of it.Most Read from BloombergUS Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz Transit Are ProhibitedBerkshire Hathaway to Buy Taylor Morrison for $6.8 BillionA Rare ‘Super’ El Niño Is Looking More Likely. Here’s What to ExpectStrait of Hormuz Ship Transits Are Rising Thanks to US HelpPro-Trump Outsider Wins Colombia Vote, Sets Up Heated RunoffBut that insatiable demand now has the in

It’s harder than ever to buy the rare metal gallium from China for your high-tech military radar system—but it’s easier than ever to buy Chinese soft-serve ice cream in the U.S.

Most people buy stocks the way they buy umbrellas. They want one when it is already raining and forget it the moment the sun comes out. The crowd chases what is hot and runs from what is cold, which is usually the opposite of what builds wealth over time. For about two years, one of America's most ...

The company’s inventory management AI failed at simple tasks, reiterating the need for human involvement in all processes.

The new venue combines a conventional café with spaces tailored for work and meetings.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is included among the 10 Best Dividend-Paying Beverage Stocks to Buy Now. Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee globally. The company has more than 29,000 retail stores in 78 markets worldwide. Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) is facing an intense backlash in South Korea after the company launched […]

“It started off not particularly accurate and got less accurate over time,” one Starbucks employee told Fortune.

Ash Walia is joining the amusement park operator as it faces pressure from an activist investor.

Starbucks (SBUX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

When Starbucks introduced its new flat-fee pricing for drink customizations last year, the aim was to ease customer frustrations. As it turns out, the coffee megalith only shot itself in the foot. Data from market research firm YouGov shows that customers’ value perception of Starbucks fell notably ...

Starbucks, NasdaqGS:SBUX, has been hit by a public backlash in South Korea after a marketing campaign tied to the Gwangju Uprising anniversary. The controversy has been followed by a reported decline in sales in the country and a rare global apology from leadership. Executives linked to the campaign have been dismissed and the company has launched an internal investigation into how it was approved. The incident highlights reputational and operational risks for Starbucks in one of its key...

It's a Strong Buy for the first time since 2019.

Consumer stocks were mixed late Tuesday afternoon with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sect

Starbucks shares fell 2% Tuesday after a promotion misfire and threatened boycotts in South Korea, one of the chain’s biggest markets. The company’s South Korean licensee recently ran a “Tank Day” marketing campaign, offering discounts on the company’s “Tank” tumbler series. The promotion’s last week coincided with the anniversary of a 1980 massacre in South Korea, when the country’s military deployed soldiers in tanks to crush a demonstration, killing protesters.

Starbucks is pulling the plug on an automated inventory system.

Brian Niccol's $97.8 million compensation dwarfs the median Starbucks employee's $14,674, but the gap looks different at every chain

The chain's mobile and delivery channels created parallel production demands without matching staffing, fueling worker frustration

Starbucks shares sink as the company retires AI inventory counting tool. Here’s why the announcement is largely bearish for SBUX shares.

As Starbucks stock climbs 25% year-to-date, the Khloud protein popcorn partnership signals the company's turnaround is finally taking hold.