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Starbucks CEO Revives Handwritten Notes Amid Sales Decline

2/7/2025

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is reigniting the brand's personal touch by urging baristas to pen handwritten messages on coffee cups, hoping to strengthen customer bonds amid falling sales. Yet, some employees feel overwhelmed, and misinterpretations of the notes have sparked doubts about the strategy's success. Will this heartfelt approach brew a better connection?

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Story summary

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is reigniting the brand's personal touch by urging baristas to pen handwritten messages on coffee cups, hoping to strengthen customer bonds amid falling sales. Yet, some employees feel overwhelmed, and misinterpretations of the notes have sparked doubts about the strategy's success. Will this heartfelt approach brew a better connection?