Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol said on a letter on Tuesday that he "deeply respects" the right of the coffee chain's workers to choose to be represented by a union, and that he was committed to "engage constructively.

Starbucks' growth potential is limited by its already extensive global footprint and competitive market. See why I reiterate my hold rating on SBUX stock.

Starbucks’ chief is going old school, and the thrust of his changes are very much a return to three-time CEO Howard Schultz’s vision. And while he’s set the tone for remote work and Starbucks stores, he’s also had to deal with the executive ranks.

Key Takeaways Addressing lagging sales in China has been seen as a key issue for new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol. Bank of America analysts said Wednesday that his global experience should help.The coffee giant's sales have fallen in China in recent years,

Former Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol is now officially chief executive of Starbucks. He's tasked with turning around the coffee giant, which has seen same-store sales shrink over the last two quarters. To stage a comeback,

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jim Gillies and host Ricky Mulvey discuss: The situation that Niccol is coming into at Starbucks. Why previous leadership at the coffee giant didn't work out. A sporting goods retailer that may have reached the bottom.

Starbucks officially has a new CEO, with Brian Niccol taking over the top job Monday. Here are challenges he is facing that have hampered Starbucks' sales and stock price in recent months.