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Coffee
Coca-Cola and Costa: Here’s why coffee is so … hot
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Renata Sago
Aug 31, 2018
Coca-Cola is the latest corporation to make a big bet on coffee. It’s planning to buy the United Kingdom’s biggest coffee chain, Costa, for $5.1 billion. It seems as if everyone wants a piece of the coffee action these days. European conglomerate JAB has picked up Peet’s, Caribou and Stumptown. Nestle owns the high-end Blue […]
Coffee Bean speeds back to New York as retail real estate slows
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Jed Kim
Jun 26, 2018
New York or LA? Headlines in recent years have been all about people leaving the Big Apple in droves, heading for SoCal. But sometimes the flow does ebb. Witness the announcement today from LA-based Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. It’s planning to open 100 new locations in New York City over the next decade. What’s […]
Employed, but still homeless
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Sean McHenry
Jun 17, 2018
One formerly-homeless barista describes working while living out of her car.
The U.S. tries to boost poor neighborhoods, again. Will it work this time?
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Ryan Kailath
Mar 26, 2018
Some experts refer to Opportunity Zones as "a zombie program, staggering on despite moribund results."
Why does a latte cost $4?
Dec 25, 2017
We dug into the costs and profits behind your delicious frothy drink.
Do you consider pizza a commodity?
Dec 8, 2016
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said pizza, unlike coffee, is a commodity. You guys weighed in.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on handing over the reins and creating the 'Willy Wonka' of coffee
Dec 8, 2016
Schultz joined us to talk about Starbucks' high-end coffee pursuits, the incoming CEO, and whether he wants to get involved in politics.
For public good, not for profit.
Get ready for a higher-end cup of coffee
Dec 2, 2016
Starbucks CEO will focus on a new gourmet brand after leaving his current position.
What’s next for Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz?
Dec 2, 2016
He’ll focus on the company’s fancy coffee pursuits.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz steps down
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Kai Ryssdal
Dec 1, 2016
The coffee magnate will stay at Starbucks and focus on bigger-picture initiatives.