Starbucks
Coverage focuses on the UK operations, brand strategy, and innovation roadmap of the world’s largest coffeehouse chain. Reporting includes expansion through drive-thru and delivery-only formats, mobile ordering and loyalty via the Starbucks Rewards app, sustainability initiatives such as reusable cup schemes, and menu localisation for UK consumer preferences. Insight is geared toward operators tracking premium beverage trends, high street trading, and digitally enabled customer engagement in the branded coffee sector.
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Mar- 2025 -19 MarchPeople
Knoops makes senior appointments to board amid expansion plans
Knoops has made four new appointments to the board and management team as it looks to accelerate expansion plans in the UK and abroad. Lush co-founder and former Hotel Chocolat chair, Andrew Gerrie, is stepping up to the role of chair having joined the company in January as a NED. …
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 26/02/25
Starbucks is set to cut 1,100 jobs as part of its global turnaround plan. Chief executive Brian Niccol stated that the decision aims to streamline the company’s structure by eliminating redundancies and forming smaller, more agile teams. While individual partners whose jobs are being eliminated have been informed, the group…
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26 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks to cut 1,100 corporate jobs as part of global turnaround plan
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has announced that the group is set to cut 1,100 jobs as part of its global turnaround plan, “Back to Starbucks”. Niccol stated that the decision aims to streamline the company’s structure by eliminating redundancies and forming smaller, more agile teams. He added: “Our intent is…
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Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberFood and Drink
Network Rail and SSP partner with Olio to tackle food waste
Network Rail and SSP Group have partnered with food sharing app Olio to tackle food waste through its Food Waste Heroes programme. It is estimated that the partnership could feed nearly 11,000 households annually by donating 150 tonnes of food every year. This partnership will see a total of 34…
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Nov- 2024 -12 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Paul UK unveils new franchise partner
French bakery and café chain Paul UK has announced Zaf Holdings Limited (ZHL) as its newest franchise partner in the UK. ZHL will open 10 stores over the next five years, bringing the Paul brand to key locations in the Southeast of England. The first store is targeted to open…
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5 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 05/11/24
UKH has coordinated a letter with other industry groups warning against Xmas tube strikes, which could cost hospitality businesses up to 70% of daily sales. As a result of the negotiation, Transport for London has abandoned its proposed changes to pay structures meaning all RMT members will receive the same…
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5 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks to ditch extra charge for milk substitutes
Starbucks has announced that it will no longer charge extra for customising beverages with a non-dairy milk as of Thursday 7 November, coinciding with the coffee chain’s holiday launch. The group believes that this change will make it easier for its customers to make their Starbucks beverage their own. Substituting…
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Oct- 2024 -23 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 23/10/24
Starbucks has suspended its FY guidance for 2025 after Q4 revenues dipped 3% to $9.1bn, as a result of global sales falling 7% during the period. In light of this, newly-appointed CEO Brian Niccol said “it’s clear we need to fundamentally change our recent strategy”. The group’s Q4 performance was…
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23 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks suspends FY guidance as Q4 revenues fall 3% to $9.1bn
Starbucks has decided to suspend its financial guidance for 2025, as consolidated net revenues dipped 3% to $9.1bn (£7bn) during the fourth quarter due to global sales falling 7% during the period. In light of the group’s recent performance, newly-appointed CEO Brian Niccol has said “it’s clear we need to fundamentally…
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16 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 16/10/24
Hospitality business rates will likely hit £914m, UKH has warned, as September’s CPI inflation data will cause an additional £48m increase to business rates. As a result of this, the trade body is calling on the chancellor to introduce a lower, permanent and universal multiplier for hospitality. Just Eat orders…
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