Starbucks faces customer backlash and labor conflicts due to price hikes and unionization issues.

Starbucks faces mounting troubles as price hikes and unionization conflicts add to its challenges. Customer backlash due to inflation-induced price increases, such as Andrew Buckley's decision to stop his daily Starbucks habit, signal growing resistance from customers. Additionally, the coffee giant has been cutting its workforce by 29,000 while opening new stores, leading to overworked staff and longer wait times for customers.

June 08, 2024
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