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Howard Schultz

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Even More Evidence Howard Schultz Was a Horrible Owner of the Sonics

    I don't know about you, but I love reading shit that gets me really angry. Stuff that makes my blood boil. Stuff that makes me shake my fist at the sky and curse like a Seattle cop trying to control someone. And, lucky for me, Northwest native, writer and former Sonics employee during the Howard Sch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    Howard Schultz Delivers Pitch for Doing Good, Leaves Details for Later

    Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, ever the master of marketing, says he's now trying to sell American capitalists on the idea of exercising their conscience. Judging by Wednesday's annual meeting, he's got a winning pitch.

  • News

    February 1, 2012

    Howard Schultz's Broken Promise

    How Starbucks' campaign cash is making its CEO look bad.

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2012

    Howard Schultz Won't Give to Politicians, While Starbucks Shells Out $860K to Influence Them

    The pledge by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz to no longer contribute to presidential or congressional campaigns drew a lot of sympathetic publicly for him and his corporation last year. But while Schultz's money boycott was aimed at persuading pols to tackle the deficit, his company was quietly spend ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2011

    Comment of the Day: The Howard Schultz B-Ball-Clinic Switcheroo

    Before Jack Links Beef Jerky settled on its ingenious "Messin' with Sasquatch" commercials, it had "Messin' with Schultzquatch", which was the same thing, only people pranked coffee monger Howard Schultz instead.

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Comment of the Day: 'Everything Howard Schultz Does Is a PR Stunt'

    Feeling bloated, drowsy and depressed at having to go back to work today? Well, nothing cures a Thanksgiving weekend hangover better than a little Comment of the Day.

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Howard Schultz Is Available for Your Next Basketball Coaching Clinic

    Coffee baron Howard Schultz has much to teach our youth about the wonders of American sport. And for a competitive fee, Schultz can be booked for your next "coaching clinic" where he will presumably teach young athletes how to sell their team out for as much cash as possible.

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    Howard Schultz's Campaign Against Political Donations Boycotted by Starbucks Officials

    Schultz​As of today, 23,147 people have signed Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's pledge to withhold campaign contributions until Congress and President Obama find some kind of bipartisan high ground. Mellody Hobson, a Starbucks board member, is not among them.

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Howard Schultz Says He Won't Run for Office--Will Stick to Selling Coffee and Basketball Teams

    ​The Baseless Speculation Machine was on overheat recently with forced rumors of a possible Howard Schultz run for the presidency. Anyone have some cold water?

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    Howard Schultz, Untouched by Years of Boycotts, Calls for Boycott of His Own

    ​Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has a brilliant idea for getting America back on track toward prosperity: Boycott campaign donations. Here's hoping that Schultz' boycott plan will be more effective on politicians than years of Starbucks boycotts have been on Schultz.

  • Arts

    May 4, 2011

    Remember the Titans

    Dueling memoirs from Paul Allen and Howard Schultz.

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Sonic Karmageddon: Howard Schultz Rips Gary Payton at Book Event, Clay Bennett Named Head of NBA's Relocation Committee

    ​Howard Schultz refuses to deal with bitter Sonic fans who want to voice their opinions at his book signings, but the Starbucks chairman isn't applying the same muzzle to his own yapper. As reported on Dave Grosby's radio show on ESPN 710-AM, Schultz ripped Sonic legend Gary Payton for being s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2011

    Sonics Fans Thrown Out of Howard Schultz's Book Signing by Police

    Photo: Greg Farrar/Issaquah Press​UPDATE: Check out video after the jump of Sonics fan Adam Brown being tossed out by a team of police officers and Costco security guards. Speaking of the Howard Schultz book signing in Issaquah today, reports are now coming in that anyone who wore Sonics gear ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Howard Schultz's 'Blowjob Interview'

    ​That little "Morning Joe" TV chat Mika Brzezinski had with Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz--Gawker fondly termed it a "blow-job interview"--pregnantly avoided delving into his corporate sponsorship of the show on which he was being interviewed yesterday. Instead, Schultz was allowed to talk up a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi Nationwide By July 1

    ​Citing an emphasis on neighborhoods, sharing, connecting and other associated buzzwords, Starbucks' CEO Howard Schultz told audience members at a Wired magazine conference this morning that the coffee shop would begin offering free wi-fi nationwide starting on July 1. Here's where you insert ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2010

    Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Misses Target in Gun Debate

    Quick. Someone tell Schultz you CAN bring a loaded gun into his stores. Instant spit-take!​Starbucks has recently become an unwilling Ground Zero in the never-ending debate between those who love guns, and those who wish to make them scarce. And yesterday, CEO Howard Schultz fired a blank in h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2010

    Howard Schultz's Secret to Success: Other People's

    Howard Schultz, small businessman​Yes, the New York Times seems to be saying today, that Howard Schultz is one creative dude. His coffee company was "struggling" last year when it made a mere $64 million the first quarter. This quarter Starbucks netted $241 million. How did the magic man do ... More >>

  • Film

    December 9, 2009

    Sonicsgate: How Howard Schultz and David Stern Lost Our NBA Franchise

    Howard Schultz, small businessman​Yes, the New York Times seems to be saying today, that Howard Schultz is one creative dude. His coffee company was "struggling" last year when it made a mere $64 million the first quarter. This quarter Starbucks netted $241 million. How did the magic man do ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Howard Schultz, Would You Like Us to Have Fries With Our Order?

    Here's a thought: Make Starbucks "partners" wear clown attire. That won't scare away customers, will it?​"McDonald's made us better." That's what Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told a business conference in Palm Springs, California yesterday, as reported by Reuters via the NYT. He didn't specify ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2009

    Howard Schultz Says Via "Resonating," in a Good Way, Amid Stable 4Q Results

    ​Remember affordable luxury? All those daily lattes at Starbucks back when the economy was booming? Now people hoard their pocket change for the Metro bus ride home from work (assuming they still have a job). But SBUX and its CEO, Howard Schultz, have also been feeling the pain. From the fal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2008

    SBUX: Down, down, down!

    ​Remember affordable luxury? All those daily lattes at Starbucks back when the economy was booming? Now people hoard their pocket change for the Metro bus ride home from work (assuming they still have a job). But SBUX and its CEO, Howard Schultz, have also been feeling the pain. From the fal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2008

    "Would You Like to Give Me a Job With Your Coffee?"

    ​Remember affordable luxury? All those daily lattes at Starbucks back when the economy was booming? Now people hoard their pocket change for the Metro bus ride home from work (assuming they still have a job). But SBUX and its CEO, Howard Schultz, have also been feeling the pain. From the fal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2008

    Afternoon Edition: Too Much Coffee, and Richard Conlin Needs to Chillax

    ​Remember affordable luxury? All those daily lattes at Starbucks back when the economy was booming? Now people hoard their pocket change for the Metro bus ride home from work (assuming they still have a job). But SBUX and its CEO, Howard Schultz, have also been feeling the pain. From the fal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2008

    Afternoon Edition: Prohibition, Canada, and a "Velvety Mouthful"

    ​Remember affordable luxury? All those daily lattes at Starbucks back when the economy was booming? Now people hoard their pocket change for the Metro bus ride home from work (assuming they still have a job). But SBUX and its CEO, Howard Schultz, have also been feeling the pain. From the fal ... More >>

  • News

    February 6, 2008

    Major League IV: Scripting the Sonics Movie

    The uncertainty surrounding the city’s oldest pro sports franchise is worthy of a sequel to its cinematic progenitor. Here’s the script.

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2008

    Howie Luvs Donuts!

    The uncertainty surrounding the city’s oldest pro sports franchise is worthy of a sequel to its cinematic progenitor. Here’s the script.

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2008

    The Afternoon Edition

    The uncertainty surrounding the city’s oldest pro sports franchise is worthy of a sequel to its cinematic progenitor. Here’s the script.

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2008

    To Starbucks, With Love?

    The uncertainty surrounding the city’s oldest pro sports franchise is worthy of a sequel to its cinematic progenitor. Here’s the script.

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2007

    More Signs Starbucks Has Lost Its Soul

    The uncertainty surrounding the city’s oldest pro sports franchise is worthy of a sequel to its cinematic progenitor. Here’s the script.

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2006

    Revenge, Tall Single

    The uncertainty surrounding the city’s oldest pro sports franchise is worthy of a sequel to its cinematic progenitor. Here’s the script.

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2006

    The Sonics Take Flight

    The uncertainty surrounding the city’s oldest pro sports franchise is worthy of a sequel to its cinematic progenitor. Here’s the script.

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2006

    Hate Howard? Sign Here

    The uncertainty surrounding the city’s oldest pro sports franchise is worthy of a sequel to its cinematic progenitor. Here’s the script.

  • News

    March 1, 2006

    Show Us the Sonics' Money!

    Hey, Howard Schultz, let's soak the taxpaying public from our new community hot tub.

  • News

    March 1, 2006

    The I-5 SuperBlazers

    Let's merge the Seattle and Portland NBA teams and play home games in Centralia or Chehalis.

  • News

    February 15, 2006

    SW Needs a New Arena

    It's a matter of fairness. And duct tape.

  • News

    February 1, 2006

    Who Owns the Sonics?

    They aren't saying.

  • News

    February 1, 2006

    Update: Schultz Starts the Shot Clock

    The Sonics owner gives the Legislature an ultimatum, and two senators are not impressed.

  • News

    March 2, 2005

    It's All Downhill

    Welcome to the city of slippery slopes.

  • News

    February 2, 2005

    The Billionaire Club

    Three of Seattle's richest people—Howard Schultz, Paul Allen, and Bill Gates—can now call Seattle Center home.

  • News

    January 12, 2005

    What the Big Boys Want

    The state's billionaires and corporate lobbyists want the taxpayers to give generously—again.

  • News

    August 18, 2004

    This Is Your Brain on a Frappuccino

    With a Starbucks on every corner, America could be headed for a wake-up call when it comes to caffeine's effects.

  • News

    February 11, 2004

    Sonic Success: Priceless

    Two 'cheap' seats to see them 'rebound' in that 'dump' called KeyArena: $100.

  • News

    April 30, 2003

    Starbucks: Just Getting Started

    Seattles other big monopoly is swallowing the competition on its way to grinding out greater global dominance.

  • Diversions

    October 23, 2002

    Punk-Ass Preview

    In which Gary Payton learns who's in charge of the Sonics.

  • News

    June 26, 2002

    Flappuccino

    Arabs boycott Starbucks.

  • News

    April 24, 2002

    Who Said It?

    Arabs boycott Starbucks.

  • News

    March 27, 2002

    The $8 latte

    Why you should pay more for your coffee— and be happy about it.

  • News

    May 2, 2001

    4 Good calls by the Weekly

    Why you should pay more for your coffee— and be happy about it.

  • Diversions

    January 31, 2001

    Make it a double (tall)

    New caffeinated cures for struggling Supes.

  • News

    June 16, 1999

    Do you believe in Magic?

    Winner and losers in Starbucks' move to the Rainier Valley.

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