Howard Schultz

At €1.80 for a simple espresso at its first outlet in Italy, Starbucks will charge nearly double what Italians pay at their local bars

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Miranda Green: Some companies are unhealthily reluctant to allow internal debate

Business is split into two kinds of people: the majority who talk tosh, and those who do not

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Seattle-based company will open its first coffee shop in Italy early next year

Jennifer O’Connell: ‘The best coffee shops require something all the Starbucks community noticeboards in the world can’t emulate: an actual community’

Arrival of global coffee behemoth sparks debate on future of traditional Italian cafes

Coffee chain to open roastery location in Milan, followed by cafes in rest of country

Planet Business: Facts, figures and trends from the world of business this week

Nordstrom says dropping her accessories, shoes and clothing is ‘not a political decision’

Schultz tells employees that the coffee giant will do all it can to support affected workers

Many companies talk of inclusivity without attacking Trump as tech giants voice anger

Coffee chain reaching saturation in home market and consumers jittery after election

Workers should be treated with respect and dignity but spare us the Starbucks empathy

Obama chides Trump for voter fraud claim, telling Republican to ‘stop whining’