Starbucks News & Media

Starbucks self-order kiosks arrive in Seoul

November 18, 2025

Starbucks Korea has debuted two self-order kiosks at its Myeong-dong branch in central Seoul.

Starbucks to install self-ordering kiosks at busy US locations

August 4, 2025

Starbucks is set to introduce self-ordering kiosks at high-traffic U.S. locations, particularly airports, as a "big priority" for its fourth fiscal quarter…

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Starbucks to introduce self-service kiosks in Korea, Japan

May 27, 2025

Starbucks is set to break with its long-standing tradition of direct barista-customer interaction by introducing self-service kiosks in Korea and Japan for the…

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Volvo to deploy EV charging stations at Starbucks stores

December 12, 2023

Volvo Car USA will deploy 50 Volvo and Starbucks branded EV chargers at 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350-mile route between the Denver area and Seattle…

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The continuing challenges of office coffee service

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Charlie Ray of Ray Coffee Service explains that what’s popular with customers today may not be tomorrow, and how…

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How O’Hare taps self-service to meet the post pandemic customer

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Chicago's aviation department responded to COVID by upgrading vending and self-checkout options that have largely restored concessions sales to pre-COVID…

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Starbucks teams with Volvo on EV charging stations

August 9, 2022

Starbucks Corp., in partnership with Volvo Cars, has announced the first Starbucks store offering electric vehicle chargers powered by ChargePoint Holdings…

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Volvo to install EV charging stations at Starbucks stores

March 17, 2022

Volvo will install EV charging stations at Starbucks stores under a pilot program, according to a CNBC report.

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Starbucks and Amazon open combined ‘Just Walk Out’ store in NYC

November 19, 2021

Starbucks and Amazon have introduced the companies' first joint store, Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go, located in New York City at 59th Street between Park…

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Amazon, Starbucks mulling cashierless store?

November 9, 2021

Amazon and Starbucks have reportedly discussed a co-branded, cashierless coffee shop, expanding on Amazon Go's "just walk out" technology, according to an…

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DraftServe Technologies introduces touchless beverage dispensing system

November 24, 2020

DraftServ Technologies has introduced a patented touchless beverage dispensing system that provides retailers real-time visibility of their dispensers and…

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Starbucks closing 400 stores

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Over the next 18 months, Starbucks will increase convenience-led formats in company-operated locations with drive-thru and curbside pickup options, as well as…

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Diebold Nixdorf retail expert: It's time to give customers their time back

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Retailers are shifting operating models, and it began well before COVID-19 shuttered stores, and will continue once the retail industry is back and running at…

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Panel explores diverse directions of self-service retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service technology allows retailers to meet customer expectations established by the pioneering tech efforts of brand's, like Starbucks. These…

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Eatsa rebrands as Brightloom, will leverage Starbucks digital software to create platform for restaurants

July 22, 2019

Eatsa, a provider of self-service technology for restaurants, has rebranded itself as Brightloom and announced plans to offer an end-to-end, cloud-based…

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