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Our aspiration is to be people positive—investing in humanity and the well-being of everyone we connect with, from our partners to coffee farmers to the customers in our stores and beyond.

Partners

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Starbucks announces investments for U.S. retail hourly partners (employees)

Starbucks partners in holiday outfits put up holiday signage

While you were sleeping: How Starbucks turns red overnight for the holidays

Try these new Starbucks holiday cold foams

Nov 28, 2023

Starbucks Corporation Issues Statement in Response to SOC Nomination

Nov 21, 2023

Starbucks Announces Intention to Establish New Environmental, Partner and Community Impact Board Committee Focused on Oversight of Stakeholder Promises

Nov 20, 2023

“Over a cup of coffee, we bring people together. It’s time to celebrate what Starbucks has been, who we are and a reimagining of who we’re going to be.”
Howard Schultz, founder

More stories

Thriving partners: How Starbucks is radically improving the retail partner experience

Sep 13, 2022

From left to right: Laxman standing with smiling Howard inside Starbucks Reserve store

‘Resilience defines me’: Incoming Starbucks ceo meets partners at open forum, shares personal journey

Sep 08, 2022

Colby, Nancy and Howard sitting together in front of Starbucks partners

Starbucks store managers from Uvalde, Highland Park share stories of courage

Jul 27, 2022

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Join Starbucks partners in celebrating Disability Pride Month

Jul 15, 2022

Message to Starbucks partners: Safety in our stores

Jul 11, 2022

‘We’re all one community’: Starbucks Outreach Worker Program supports safe and welcoming stores, addresses homelessness

Jul 11, 2022

Collection of handwoven products by Rwandan women coming to Starbucks Reserve locations this summer

Jun 23, 2022

On Juneteenth, Starbucks partners celebrate freedom, independence, truth

Jun 10, 2022

Two baristas smiling at each other with a pour over

Starbucks shares update on partner commitments

Jun 06, 2022

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Starbucks celebrates Pride and embraces all LGBTQIA2+ identities

May 31, 2022

Starbucks partners standing together for the Partner Open Forum inside Starbucks headquarters

‘Rise together’: After mass shootings, Starbucks partners gather to grieve, offer support

May 27, 2022

Starbucks Commitment to Quality Healthcare and Support for Our Partners

May 16, 2022

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Reinventing Starbucks

Reinventing Starbucks, Together

‘A historic moment’: U.S. store partners at Starbucks respond to raises, new investments

Collaboration sessions highlight opportunities for Starbucks to grow stronger bond between stores and Support Center