The Starbucks vibe shift, Costco's food court change, and CVS unlocks items: Retail news roundup
Plus, Big Retail brings out Big AI — and consumers might not even notice

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Starbucks has rolled out a , with and plans to . Costco’s bringing back a . AI’s is , while with its own tech-driven advantage.Check out these highlights and more on retail.
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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 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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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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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 (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 (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.



