The coffee chain plans to close more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training for its nearly 175,000 workers.
Starbucks is staying cool in the wake of a $5 million lawsuit filed against the coffee giant claiming they're deceiving customers by adding too much ice to their cold coffee drinks.
Spurred by the popularity of boutique coffee purveyors, Starbucks and other chains are taking steps to appeal to the growing ranks of coffee aficionados.