Starbucks has named former Defense Secretary Robert Gates as a board member. The coffee chain said Wednesday that Gates will serve on its nominating and corporate governance committee. Gates ...

About 6,800 Starbucks employees are currently enrolled in the program, with 1,000 graduates expected this year, according to the company. Board member and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates ...

He revealed new facts about Starbucks' early days, and warned the business is on a bad path. Schultz spoke about meeting Bill Gates Sr., Steve Jobs, Costco's bosses, and Bernard Arnault.

Starbucks, along with former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, had announced plans in 2013 to hire 10,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years. The world's largest coffee chain ...

Schultz met Gates Sr. and he said his heart was racing as he told him everything about the chance to buy Starbucks. Gates took it all in, made sure Schultz was telling the truth and not leaving ...

At a pivotal time, he could have lost everything but for the sympathy and assistance of Bill Gates Sr., father of the Microsoft mogul. Schultz talked to Sorkin about Starbucks’ efforts to make ...

SEATTLE (AP) -- Starbucks Corp. has named former Defense Secretary Robert Gates as a board member. The coffee chain said Wednesday that Gates will serve on its nominating and corporate governance ...