Howard Schultz
Coverage of Howard Schultz in the Nexus archive.
- Seattle mayor admits breaking Starbucks boycott after urging residents to shun coffee giant
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson admitted to breaking her Starbucks boycott by purchasing a latte, despite previously urging residents to shun the company. Starbucks is closing additional stores in Seattle, while former CEO Howard Schultz criticized the mayor's 'socialist rhetoric' in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. The company announced plans to invest in Nashville and laid off employees in Seattle.
- Starbucks cuts jobs in Seattle as former CEO Howard Schultz blasts ‘socialist’ mayor
Starbucks is cutting 61 jobs at its Seattle headquarters due to a reorganization of its technology department, amidst criticism from former CEO Howard Schultz towards the city's leadership and tax policies. Schultz accused Seattle's mayor of promoting 'socialist rhetoric' that vilifies businesses. The company is also shifting hundreds of corporate roles to Tennessee.
- Seattle's socialist mayor slammed for dismissive wave to tax-weary residents
Seattle's socialist Mayor Katie Wilson is facing criticism for her comments on the city's exodus of wealthy residents and growing taxpayer frustration over soaring tax rates. The Washington Post editorial board slammed Wilson for being dismissive of the concerns, citing recent Starbucks store closures and the company's announcement to shift 2,000 jobs away from Seattle. Wilson's handling of the city's economic concerns has been described as arrogant.