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Peet's Coffee sold to German conglomerate
Tess Vigeland Jul 23, 2012
It had been rumored that Starbucks was interested in buying Peet's.
Indian factory experiences dangerous worker riots
Jeff Horwich Jul 20, 2012
Employee riots at India's largest car-maker -- Maruti -- have burned down part of the factory, shut down the plant and killed a human resources manager.
Chinese exports help boost economy over India
Christopher Werth Jul 18, 2012
It wasn't long ago that many thought India's growth rates could surpass those of its long-time rival, China. But China retains the upper hand in that relationship, thanks in part to its exports.
Economists share unofficial economic indicators
Stacey Vanek Smith Jul 6, 2012
What baristas and tailors and over-educated sandwich-makers tell us about the economy.
Indian slum becomes hot property
Christopher Werth Jun 5, 2012
In Mumbai, the square-mile area known as Dharavi has a million residents and myriad small businesses, but authorities plan to redevelop the slum.
Dunkin’ Donuts sets up shop in India
Bob Moon May 8, 2012
Dunkin’ Donuts launches a flagship outlet in New Delhi, with a full snack menu strategy. It aims to get a jump on Starbucks in India.
Facing water shortages, Indian farmers dig in
Jon Miller May 8, 2012
Fast-growing India is pumping itself dry. For the "water man," the solutions will come from the grassroots.
Mid-Day Extra: Starbucks gets into the money-lending business
David Brancaccio May 3, 2012
Starbucks is working with a pioneer in microlending in developing countries - the Grameen Foundation - to lend money to small coffee farmers.
For India's rickshaw drivers, English pays off
Mara Zepeda Apr 27, 2012
Meet an entrepreneurial rickshaw driver in India who really knows how to talk to tourists.
Starbucks finds partners for job fund
Eve Troeh Apr 4, 2012
Google Offers and Banana Republic are the first businesses to join Starbucks in raising money for its U.S. job creation fund.
