Starbucks Aims To Halt Boycott Calls In Wake Of Union's Pro-Palestinian Comments Over Israel-Hamas War: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Starbucks Corporation's CEO, Laxman Narasimhan, addressed vandalism at stores following pro-Palestinian comments by Starbucks Workers United amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The company is trying to halt boycott calls and has distanced itself from the union's remarks. Starbucks filed a lawsuit against the union for trademark infringement in October, emphasizing its stance against hate and violence. SBUX shares dipped slightly in premarket trading.
December 20, 2023 | 11:27 am
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Starbucks is actively addressing the boycott calls and vandalism of its stores due to the union's pro-Palestinian comments. The CEO's letter and lawsuit against the union for trademark infringement aim to protect the company's reputation and values.
The CEO's response and legal actions indicate Starbucks's proactive measures to mitigate the impact of the boycott and protect its brand image. However, the slight premarket dip suggests a limited short-term impact on the stock price, as the market may need time to assess the effectiveness of these measures.
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