Image: winhorse (Getty Images) The Starbucks ceramic mug hype is real – so much so, CEO Brian Niccol mentioned it three times during the company’s Jan. 28 earnings call. “We reintroduced ...

Starbucks is out to change the perception of itself and a world accustomed to grab-and-go culture. How? Ceramic mugs, handwritten notes and condiment bars. Company CEO Brian Niccol talked about the ...

Brian Niccol can't get enough of Starbucks' ceramic mugs. Since the CEO moved from Chipotle for the top job in September, he's focused on making Starbucks a more inviting place for customers to ...

When customers walk into Starbucks on Monday, the vibes will be different. At least, that’s the goal. Workers will ask guests if they want drinks for here or to go, offering ceramic mugs to ...