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Jordan boycotts lead Starbucks to close four branches

The boycotts against Starbucks in Jordan sparked over the company's alleged ties with Israel and have been gaining momentum for 17 months.

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Changing the rules: A simple trick to get extra free coffee at Starbucks

 Activists of the group "Chicago Youth Liberation for Palestine" protest in support of Palestinians at a Starbucks, amid protests nationwide and calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. December 31, 2023.

Starbucks to cut 2,000 jobs across Middle East branches over Gaza war protests

A Starbucks sign is show on one of the companies stores in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 19,2018

Turkish news anchor fired for appearing on-air with Starbucks coffee cup


Toronto woman brags online about vandalizing for Palestine, arrested

Skigh Johnson filmed herself vandalizing a Starbucks for Palestine.

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Boycott campaigns over Gaza war hit Western brands in some Arab countries

McDonald's and Starbucks are among several brands suffering boycotts in some Arab countries due to actual or perceived support of Israel in its war with Hamas.

 Demonstrators carry banners and flags during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan November 17, 2023.

Starbucks takes decisive action against union stores supporting Hamas

The cause: Allegations that certain Starbucks union stores were openly supporting Hamas, a recognized terrorist organization.

A Starbucks sign is show on one of the companies stores in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 19,2018

Jewish orgs. call to boycott Starbucks over union's support of Hamas

The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce has boycotted Starbucks, calling on others to follow suit, after the barista union voiced support for Hamas.

A Starbucks sign is show on one of the companies stores in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 19,2018

Starbucks sued for accusing unionized workers of assault, kidnapping

Eight Starbucks employees are suing Starbucks after the company falsely accused them of criminal conduct after they demanded a raise from their manager.

A Starbucks sign is show on one of the companies stores in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 19,2018

Starbucks exec at center of union fight leaves the company

Williams, a 17-year Starbucks veteran at the center of the company's response to a unionization push in the U.S. and Canada, will leave Tuesday.

Starbucks coffee capsules are coming to Israel

Starbucks to exit Russia after nearly 15 years

Seattle-based Starbucks has 130 stores in Russia, operated by its licensee Alshaya Group, with nearly 2,000 employees in the country.

 Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz drinks water before the announcement ceremony to celebrate the establishment of the Starbucks China Education Project in Beijing September 19, 2005.

Starbucks’ Schultz announces halt to stock repurchasing program as he returns

The move comes as the company faces realities including pinched supply chains, effects from the coronavirus pandemic and heightened tensions and political unrest.

 Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz drinks water before the announcement ceremony to celebrate the establishment of the Starbucks China Education Project in Beijing September 19, 2005.

No-fry zone: McDonald's and other major brands suspend Russia operations

As economic sanctions keep raining down on Russia, McDonald's, Pepsi, Starbucks and Coca-Cola protest over "unspeakable suffering to innocent people."

A sign for the U.S. fast food restaurant chain McDonald's is seen outside one of their restaurants

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz invokes Holocaust to deter union vote

The analogy, which one attendee told the Times was inappropriate, could be interpreted to imply that Starbucks spreads scarce resources across its workforce.

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Woman refuses to wear mask, yells racial obscenities at Black barista

The video shows the customer berating the barista yelling, "this is America and I don't have to do what you say! Trump 2020! F**K Black Lives Matter."

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