Under the deal, some 500 Starbucks employees in the United States and Europe will join Nestle
Starbucks' shares fell steeply in June after the company said it expected slowing sales growth in China
Keen to differentiate its brand from the crowd, the Seattle-based chain steps up the buzz with a set of new brews
Starbucks said last month China same-store sales would be flat to slightly negative in its second-biggest market in April-June
It has missed analysts' estimates for same-store sales in the US-dominated Americas region in five of the last six quarters
'We do not want the consumer to perceive that Starbucks is now part of a bigger family,' a Nestle source said
Protesters have called for a boycott of the company, in what has become the biggest public relations test yet for Chief Executive Kevin Johnson
With the launch of three stores in Kolkata, Starbucks has introduced two fusion desserts - Chomchom Tiramisu and Chocolate Rossomalai Mousse
Talk of a possible buyout of Hector Beverages is just the beginning of the company's plan to widen its portfolio and see off rivals
Starbucks has been struggling for more than a year to lure the traffic needed to deliver the robust growth investors expect
Group president for international operations said company committed to investing for the long term
It has found a way into the country's culture as well as the good graces of the govt
The coffee chain's latest quarterly report triggered concerns of a slowdown in sales in the US
Shares of the company were down $2.70 at $58.60 in after-hours trade
Starbucks have 26,000 stores in 75 countries
The coffeehouse chain is introducing tea as a core offering in 88 stores in India
World's largest coffee chain also unveiled a new feature within its mobile app that uses voice command or messaging to place orders
Schultz said he would focus on building ultra-premium Reserve stores and showcase Roastery and Tasting Rooms
Chief Operating Officer Kevin Johnson will replace Schultz as chief executive effective April 3, 2017
A viral message on WhatsApp claimed that several of Starbucks' drinks were 'haram'