You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletters. Starbucks has invested $500 million in additional coffeehouse labor, CFO Cathy Smith said during the company’s 2026 Investor Day in New York City this week. As Starbucks and its union continue to clash — the two groups have yet to agree on a union contract after two months of organized strikes — the company is doubling down on labor investment and operational improvements. At Investor Day, Starbucks unveiled several bac ...