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Overturning of Roe v. Wade Ups Technology Privacy Concerns – NBC Bay Area
Friday’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade raised privacy concerns for women, specifically questions about the privacy threat that could come with certain apps and smartphone location technology. Some people are praising the decision, while others are vowing to cut ties with clients or vendors in states where abortion is now illegal. Part …
Will TikTok-driven customer traffic break Starbucks’ baristas? – RetailWire
May 20, 2021 Many retailers are hungry for social media notoriety and the traffic it brings but, for Starbucks and its employees, becoming the object of a TikTok trend is turning into a giant headache. TikTok users have been flooding Starbucks’ mobile app with orders for “appucinos” — complicated, multi-ingredient drinks the customers proudly showcase …
How Detroit native Rosalind ‘Roz’ Brewer is breaking barriers
DETROIT – The only Black Woman to hold the CEO position of a Fortune 500 company at this current time has ties to Detroit. Many Detroiters are familiar with Rosalind “Roz” Brewer. She was born and raised in Detroit and graduated from Cass Technical High School. She worked her way up the corporate ladder in …
Starbucks eyes walk-thru stores, technology to power post-pandemic growth
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Starbucks Corp Chief Executive Officer Kevin Johnson said customers will flock back to cafes once the coronavirus pandemic is over, even as the company builds more walk-thru locations without seating in major cities. After efforts to expand U.S. suburban drive-thru locations, the world’s largest coffee chain is creating a similar experience …
Starbucks gives healthcare workers free coffee as COVID-19 cases rise
CLOSE Starbucks has announced that it will give free tall brewed coffee to first responders and health care workers throughout December. Video Elephant Starbucks is bringing back its free coffee giveaway for first responders and health care workers as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise. The Seattle-based coffee giant announced Tuesday that through Dec. 31 “any …
Starbucks barista gets $43K in tips after mask encounter with San Diego “Karen”
When Amber Lynn Gilles expressed her indignation over a Starbucks worker’s suggestion that she follow the company and county’s public health mandate by wearing a face mask, she likely had no idea how profitable it would prove — for the barista she blasted. Gilles is the latest social media participant to be dubbed a “Karen,” …
Starbucks is asking landlords for a break on rent
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Starbucks is asking landlords for a break on rent | News Headlines
SEATTLE (CBS News) — What do millions of Americans and Starbucks have in common? Both want a break on the rent. According to The Seattle Times, the coffee giant is pressing landlords to offer rent relief for its stores, citing the coronavirus’s impact on sales. “Effective June 1, and for at least a period of …
LA County Health Officials Confirm 5 New Measles Cases – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles County health officials Wednesday confirmed five new cases of measles and warned of possible exposure at a series of locations over the past week. According to the county Department of Public Health, the new patients are four county residents who were “exposed to an unimmunized, international visitor who was infectious with measles while …
Starbucks Wants to Balance Technology and Personal Connections
Visit the same Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) more than a few times and chances are you will build connections with store personnel. That may mean being greeted by name, getting a welcoming smile, or having a barista know the special quirks of your order. Technology, however, can prevent those bonds from being created. Consumers can use the …
