The Starbucks vibe shift, Costco's food court change, and CVS unlocks items: Retail news roundup

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Graphic: Images: kickers, Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu, Francisco Velasquez/Quartz, Brandon Bell

Starbucks has rolled out a vibe change, with ceramic mugs and plans to boost security. Costco’s bringing back a beloved beverage partner this summer. AI’s is taking over Big Retail, while Sam’s Club dethrones Costco with its own tech-driven advantage.Check out these highlights and more on retail.

The Starbucks vibe shift is here

Passengers waiting at a Starbucks at Frankfurt Airport.<br> - Image: kickers (Getty Images)
Passengers waiting at a Starbucks at Frankfurt Airport.
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Starbucks is changing its vibe beginning today.

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Costco is making a big food court change

Workers talk with customers about power outages outside a closed Costco in Foster City, California on January 16, 2025. - Image: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu (Getty Images)
Workers talk with customers about power outages outside a closed Costco in Foster City, California on January 16, 2025. - Image: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu (Getty Images)

Costco (COST) is making a big change to its soda offerings.

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Big Retail is bringing out Big AI. Consumers might not even notice

NRF ‘25 Retail’s Big Show in New York on Jan. 14, 2025. - Photo: Francisco Velasquez/Quartz
NRF ‘25 Retail’s Big Show in New York on Jan. 14, 2025. - Photo: Francisco Velasquez/Quartz

AI is no longer just a buzzword in retail. It’s a tool retailers are increasingly deploying to transform their business operations.

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CVS is giving customers the power to unlock items — but there’s a catch

CVS. - Image: Brandon Bell (Getty Images)
CVS. - Image: Brandon Bell (Getty Images)

CVS Health (CVS) is testing a new app feature that could make shopping at its stores a little more convenient — assuming you’re willing to jump through a few hoops first.

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Sam’s Club beats Costco – thanks to tech

A shopper at a Sam’s Club in Streamwood, Illinois. - Image: Scott Olson (Getty Images)
A shopper at a Sam’s Club in Streamwood, Illinois. - Image: Scott Olson (Getty Images)

The retail landscape is shifting – at least for Sam’s Club (WMT) and Costco (COST).

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Starbucks would rather close down stores than keep its open-door policy

A Starbucks cafe at the airport in Charleroi, Belgium. - Image: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto (Getty Images)
A Starbucks cafe at the airport in Charleroi, Belgium. - Image: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto (Getty Images)

Starbucks (SBUX) is making big changes in the name of safety.

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Starbucks added more Taco Bell executives to its ranks

Travelers outside a Starbucks in Humberto Delgado International Airport in Lisbon, Portugal. - Image: Horacio Villalobos (Getty Images)
Travelers outside a Starbucks in Humberto Delgado International Airport in Lisbon, Portugal. - Image: Horacio Villalobos (Getty Images)

Starbucks is adding more former Taco Bell executives as part of its ongoing effort to revamp the coffee giant’s business under CEO Brian Niccol.

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Starbucks is betting its future on ceramic mugs

A Starbucks Coffee at the Hong Kong International Airport. - Image: winhorse (Getty Images)
A Starbucks Coffee at the Hong Kong International Airport. - 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.

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Starbucks beats earnings expectations, but sales still slipped

A Starbucks in Canada at the Pearson International Airport. - Image: Machado Noa/LightRocket (Getty Images)
A Starbucks in Canada at the Pearson International Airport. - Image: Machado Noa/LightRocket (Getty Images)

Starbucks (SBUX) reported a decline in same-store sales for the fourth straight quarter. However, the company’s earnings and revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations. Shares of Starbucks popped by more than 4% in after hours trading.

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Starbucks earnings are coming. Here’s what to expect

Starbucks coffee at Prague Airport. - Image: anouchka (Getty Images)
Starbucks coffee at Prague Airport. - Image: anouchka (Getty Images)

Starbucks (SBUX) will report its first earnings of the year tomorrow, and analysts are keeping a close eye on key indicators that could signal whether the company is on track for a turnaround in 2025.

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