SEATTLE, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Starbucks, the coffeehouse giant based in Seattle, announced Monday Chairman Howard Schultz will take over as chief executive as well, replacing Jim Donald.

SEATTLE, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Starbucks says higher gasoline prices and the battered housing market helped cause a 1 percent falloff in traffic to its stores last summer.

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- The three-day Clinton Global Initiative closed in New York City with commitments worth $1.25 billion and promises of more than 100,000 hours of service.

SEATTLE, June 30 (UPI) -- Starbucks Coffee of Seattle gave away samples Wednesday of a new line of "Frappuccino Light" blended coffees at its North American stores. The give-aways are an attempt to tap into the growing desire of U.S. residents to lose weight, a Starbucks spokesman