Why more CEOs and boards are worrying about security: 'The risk is everywhere.'

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CEOs have long had corporate security in some settings. Yet now, some boards are taking steps, such as requiring execs to use corporate jets for personal travel, to minimize risks.

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We went to Starbucks' first investor day in 3 years, toured its new café model, and saw its comeback plan in action

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Business Insider reporter Ashley Rodriguez dranks lots of coffee and previewed the model for Starbucks new coffeehouses at its investor day.

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Starbucks says it has cracked its comeback. The COO, charged with executing the strategy, explains what's coming next.

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Starbucks COO walks onstage at an Investor Day event on January 29, 2026.
Starbucks COO Mike Grams told Business Insider about what's ahead for the coffee giant as it enters the next phase of its turnaround.

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Starbucks' turnaround is showing progress. I can see why after I visited.

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A barista wrote "you rock" on my Iced Caramel Protein Matcha.

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Starbucks wants to be your afternoon wellness stop with protein drinks and fiber snacks

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A sign promoting Starbucks' protein cold foam stands outside one of the chain's locations at Atlanta's airport.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee giant is continuing to expand its wellness offerings, including personalized energy drinks and protein and fiber snacks.

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Starbucks CEO says the 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround is starting to click — but one key metric still needs work

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Did you order this extra fancy Starbucks drink? It could be off the menu!

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Leaked Starbucks org chart shows the most powerful people behind the coffee brand's turnaround

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A leaked organization chart for Starbucks revealed the 10 people who report to CEO Brian Niccol

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Why Starbucks is letting Brian Niccol use the company plane for more personal travel

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Mark Wilson and Brian Niccol speak onstage during the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2025 on September 16, 2025 in New York City.
Starbucks is encouraging its CEO, Brian Niccol, to use the company jet for all his personal travel.

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America's new sink-or-swim era is here

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A few years ago, HR practitioner T. Tara Turk-Haynes hired yoga instructors and meditation gurus to help employees handle burnout at the media company where she worked.

She's not doing anything like that today.

I compared protein drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin'. The winning latte was so good that I couldn't tell it had protein in it.

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The writer holding up a protein drink from Starbucks in one hand, and a protein drink from Dunkin' in the other.
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