Laxman Narasimhan

Starbucks Unveils Framework and Model for More Inclusive Coffee Shops

Starbucks Coffee Company late last week introduced a new framework for making its stores more inclusive for guests and staff with disabilities. The first real-life manifestation of the new design...

2024.02.20

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Starbucks Raising Barista Pay, Launching ‘North American’ Barista Championship

In a move likely to reverberate through the coffee retail industry, Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks said it is raising retail worker pay by a minimum of 3% beginning Jan. 1,...

2023.11.07

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Weekly Coffee News: Starbucks CEO Barista Training, Coffee Purist Book, and More

Welcome to DCN’s Weekly Coffee News. Keep up with all the latest coffee industry stories and career opportunities by subscribing to DCN’s newsletter. Tell our editors about your news here. Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan...

2023.10.13

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