Howard Schultz

Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz defended the coffee chain's confrontational approach to unionization on March 29, while insisting it had not violated U.S. labor law in countering the campaign.

The hearing, which got contentious at some points, was convened by progressive Senator Bernie Sanders, focusing on what the independent from Vermont called "illegal union busting."

Some people enjoy waking up early and brewing the perfect cup of coffee before they leave for work. Others prefer lying in bed a little bit longer and grabbing a coffee-to-go during their morning commute. Coffee-to-go has grown in popularity across the globe in recent years, though the amount people drink still depends heavily on their country of residence.

U.S. coffee chain Starbucks has announced it will take full control of its mainland China outlets in a $1.3 billion deal, the largest single acquisition in the company's history.

It will buy the remaining 50 percent of its East China joint venture from Taiwan's food and beverage giant Uni-President, according to a company statement issued on July 27.

Looking for a cup off Starbucks coffee in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Get behind the gender segregation wall, ladies!

U.S. President Donald Trump's border clampdown has stirred Starbucks and Airbnb along with many others to help those affected by the temporary immigration ban -- pledging to hire more refugees and provide accommodation.

Months after ending its tradition of CD sales, coffee giant Starbucks on May 18 confirmed the rapid growth of music streaming as it announced a partnership with Spotify.