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Starbucks Outlaws Lounging Without Buying as Sales Slip
Retail // January 27, 2025

The days of hanging out at Starbucks without purchasing anything are apparently over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Starbucks Enables Online Ordering In China Via Alibaba Platforms
Digital Payments // July 21, 2020

Starbucks’ customers in China now have more ways to order drinks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Coronavirus Prompts Some Starbucks Locations To Close Seating Areas
Coronavirus // March 12, 2020

In an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and safeguard its employees, some Starbucks locations are closing seating areas and restricting service to mobile and drive-through orders, according to a Thursday (March 12) letter to stakeholders from Kevin Johnson, Starbucks CEO. Get the...

Chinese Coffee Co. Luckin Files For US IPO
Investments // April 22, 2019

The Starbucks rival in China, the Beijing-based Luckin Coffee, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States with a valuation of almost $3 billion since its last funding round, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Drive-Thru Coffee Purchases Hit Record 59%

September 28, 2025
America is embracing the rise of the small, drive-thru coffee chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Starbucks Outlaws Lounging Without Buying as Sales Slip

January 27, 2025
The days of hanging out at Starbucks without purchasing anything are apparently over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Starbucks Enables Online Ordering In China Via Alibaba Platforms

July 21, 2020
Starbucks’ customers in China now have more ways to order drinks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Coronavirus Prompts Some Starbucks Locations To Close Seating Areas

March 12, 2020
In an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and safeguard its employees, some Starbucks locations are closing seating areas and restricting service to mobile and drive-through orders, according...