Starbucks Announces Hundreds of Stores to Close, 900 Workers Laid Off
Last week, Starbucks announced that it would close hundreds of stores across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and lay off approximately 900 corporate workers.
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Starbucks is closing its flagship store in Seattle and lawmakers put the European deforestation legislation on hold again.
EU Stalls on Deforestation Law, Again
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation was supposed to start at the end of 2025. But legislators are now putting the EUDR on hold until at least December 2026.
It’s Autumn, but Cold Coffee Is Here To Stay
This article is sponsored by our partner, UPOURIA. At June Coffee Roasters, cold beverages, from iced lattes to matchas, are menu mainstays. “I’d like to think our lineup has everything for everyone,” writes owner Jimmy…
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Key features, product line walkthrough, machine recommendations. This is *the* deep dive for the Eversys espresso machine lineup.
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Key features, product line walkthrough, machine recommendations. This is *the* deep dive for the Sanremo espresso machine lineup.
