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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starbucks announces stricter dress code for employees amid slumped sales
Starbucks will begin being more picky when it comes to what their baristas are wearing. On Monday, the coffee chain announced that a new dress code would be implemented from May 12. The previous dress code allowed for tops of any color and bottoms, hats, footwear, and outerwear to be black, gray, navy, brown, khaki, or white. The new dress code requires employees to wear a solid black shirt that is either a crewneck, collared, or button-up. The shirts can be short-sleeved or long-sleeved. Employees must also wear bottoms that can be any shade of khaki, black, or blue denim. 'By updating our dress code, we can deliver a more consistent coffeehouse experience that will also bring simpler and clearer guidance to our partners, which means they can focus on what matters most, crafting great beverages and fostering connections with customers,' the news release said. On top of the new dress code, the company revealed that they would be providing employees with two company-branded shirts. The company's 2025 first-quarter earnings report showed that its comparable store sales in the U.S. declined by 4 per cent year over year. The new dress code is one of the many changes Starbucks has implemented this year. Last month, the company announced a menu change where it would be getting rid of 13 drinks. Starbucks said goodbye to drinks that are 'not commonly purchased, can be complex to make or are similar to other beverages on our menu.' This change officially went into effect on March 4. These departed drinks are: Iced Matcha Lemonade, White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino, Espresso Frappuccino, Chai Crème Frappuccino, Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino, Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino, Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino, White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino, Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino, Java Chip Frappuccino, White Hot Chocolate, Royal English Breakfast Latte, and Honey Almondmilk Flat White. In place of these 13 items, the Seattle-based company ushered in three new picks: Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha, Iced Cherry Chai, and Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte. Starbucks also added Jalapeno Chicken Pockets and Spicy Falafel Pockets at select locations. The coffee giant's new 'spring edit' included a classic Cortado and a Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol first announced the 30 percent menu reduction in January during the company's first-quarter earnings call. 'We've taken steps to refocus the business, our mission, and our marketing to better align with our identity as a coffee company,' he said, according to People. 'We have to clear the noise out both in food and beverage menus. That opens the door for better innovation that will hopefully resonate even more so for our customers.'
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starbucks announces stricter dress code for employees amid slumped sales
Starbucks will begin being more picky when it comes to what their baristas are wearing. On Monday, the coffee chain announced that a new dress code would be implemented from May 12. The previous dress code allowed for tops of any color and bottoms, hats, footwear, and outerwear to be black, gray, navy, brown, khaki, or white. The new dress code requires employees to wear a solid black shirt that is either a crewneck, collared, or button-up. The shirts can be short-sleeved or long-sleeved. Employees must also wear bottoms that can be any shade of khaki, black, or blue denim. 'By updating our dress code, we can deliver a more consistent coffeehouse experience that will also bring simpler and clearer guidance to our partners, which means they can focus on what matters most, crafting great beverages and fostering connections with customers,' the news release said. On top of the new dress code, the company revealed that they would be providing employees with two company-branded shirts. The company's 2025 first-quarter earnings report showed that its comparable store sales in the U.S. declined by 4 per cent year over year. The new dress code is one of the many changes Starbucks has implemented this year. Last month, the company announced a menu change where it would be getting rid of 13 drinks. Starbucks said goodbye to drinks that are 'not commonly purchased, can be complex to make or are similar to other beverages on our menu.' This change officially went into effect on March 4. These departed drinks are: Iced Matcha Lemonade, White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino, Espresso Frappuccino, Chai Crème Frappuccino, Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino, Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino, Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino, White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino, Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino, Java Chip Frappuccino, White Hot Chocolate, Royal English Breakfast Latte, and Honey Almondmilk Flat White. In place of these 13 items, the Seattle-based company ushered in three new picks: Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha, Iced Cherry Chai, and Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte. Starbucks also added Jalapeno Chicken Pockets and Spicy Falafel Pockets at select locations. The coffee giant's new 'spring edit' included a classic Cortado and a Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol first announced the 30 percent menu reduction in January during the company's first-quarter earnings call. 'We've taken steps to refocus the business, our mission, and our marketing to better align with our identity as a coffee company,' he said, according to People. 'We have to clear the noise out both in food and beverage menus. That opens the door for better innovation that will hopefully resonate even more so for our customers.' Sign in to access your portfolio
The Independent
04-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Starbucks removed 13 drinks from its menu — here's what's replacing them
Starbucks just overhauled its menu by replacing 13 existing drinks with brand-new concoctions. According to the release, Starbucks said goodbye to drinks that are 'not commonly purchased, can be complex to make or are similar to other beverages on our menu.' This change officially went into effect on March 4. These departed drinks are: Iced Matcha Lemonade, White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino, Espresso Frappuccino, Chai Crème Frappuccino, Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino, Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino, Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino, White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino, Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino, Java Chip Frappuccino, White Hot Chocolate, Royal English Breakfast Latte, and Honey Almondmilk Flat White. In place of these 13 items, the Seattle-based company ushered in three new picks: Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha, Iced Cherry Chai, and Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte. Starbucks also added Jalapeno Chicken Pockets and Spicy Falafel Pockets at select locations. The coffee giant's new 'spring edit' included a classic Cortado and a Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol first announced the 30 percent menu reduction in January during the company's first-quarter earnings call. 'We've taken steps to refocus the business, our mission and our marketing to better align with our identity as a coffee company,' he said, according to People. 'We have to clear the noise out both in food and beverage menus. That opens the door for better innovation that will hopefully resonate even more so for our customers.' As of Monday, Starbucks will also be conducting major layoffs as part of its business revamp. and notified via email by Tuesday, February 25. 'In January, I shared that we were evaluating the role, structure and size of our global support teams to help us deliver on our 'Back to Starbucks' plan and position the company for future success,' Niccol wrote in a press release. 'The leadership team has finished that work, and this week, we will communicate the changes we're making. This includes the hard decision to eliminate 1,100 current support partner roles and several hundred additional open and unfilled positions. 'We are simplifying our structure, removing layers and duplication and creating smaller, more nimble teams,' he continued. 'Our intent is to operate more efficiently, increase accountability, reduce complexity and drive better integration.'
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starbucks Just Revealed the First List of Items That Will Be Removed From Menus—And Your Favorite May Be On It
Starbucks fans have been waiting with bated breath since the popular brand announced a big menu shakeup would be on the horizon. While the list of items to be removed wasn't mentioned at the time, the brand has now released what is the first wave of items to be permanently removed from menus nationwide. 😋😋 🍳🍔 For the first round of cuts, the brand noted that the below items "aren't commonly purchased, can be complex to make, or are similar to other beverages on the menu." Here's what will be leaving: Iced Matcha Lemonade Espresso Frappuccino, Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino Java Chip Frappuccino, White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino Chai Crème Frappuccino, Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino, Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino, Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino, and White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino White Hot Chocolate Royal English Breakfast Latte Honey Almondmilk Flat White Related: But why the big change? Back in January, the brand stated that "We believe this is the fundamental change in strategy needed to solve our underlying issues, restore confidence in our brand and return the business to sustainable, long-term growth." And now, they're doubling down on that sentiment. "As part of our plan to get back to Starbucks, we're simplifying our menu to focus on fewer, more popular items, executed with excellence," a press release from the brand read. "This will make way for innovation, help reduce wait times, improve quality and consistency, and align with our core identity as a coffee company." Related: If you're a fan of any of the above items on the chopping block, there's a bit of good news. Thankfully, the items are set to be on the menu until March 4, and in an effort to keep you coming back for more, the brand has also delivered suggestions of what to try instead. For the Iced Matcha Lemonade, the brand recommends trying the "Green Tea Lemonade, which shares similar citrus and grassy notes." For the Espresso Frappuccino and/or Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino, Starbucks says that "Coffee Frappuccino is a great alternative, as it has sweet, roasty coffee notes and can easily be customized to add a shot of espresso or pump of syrup." Are you a fan of the Java Chip Frappuccino and/or White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino? You'll want to "try the Mocha Frappuccino instead as it has bittersweet chocolate notes, and the chocolate bits in the Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino give a similar texture as the Java Chip Frappuccino." For the Chai Crème Frappuccino, Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino, Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino, Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino, and White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino, Starbucks notes that you may enjoy the "creamy vanilla notes of the popular Vanilla Bean Frappuccino which can be customized with flavor, or the Strawberry Frappuccino which has notes of fresh berries and cream." White Hot Chocolate fans will switch over to the Hot Chocolate as it "can be customized with Mocha or White Chocolate Mocha sauce." For those who love the Royal English Breakfast Latte, the London Fog Latte "shares similar sweet floral notes." And lastly, to replace the Honey Almondmilk Flat White, the regular Flat White "can be customized with any non-dairy milk and sweetener of choice." Related: According to Starbucks, this is just the first wave of item removals from the menu and customers can expect to see plenty more over the next few months, "resulting in roughly 30% reduction of menu items in the U.S." by September 2025. Things aren't all lost, though. Fans of the popular Lavender-flavored beverages will be happy to know that they will be hitting menus again this spring. New items like the Iced Cherry Chai and Jalapeño Chicken Pocket will also be arriving on the menu as well. Here's hoping your fav didn't (and doesn't) make the list! Up Next:
