Soldiers Field Starbucks is the 22nd in Massachusetts and the 18th in the Boston area where employees have won a union.

Starbucks isn't just a coffeehouse titan. Its business model includes some sneaky ways to profit from the staggering amount of unspent money on gift cards.

Those who buy higher-end coffee in particular are feeling the pain, experts note. It's not unusual to see 12-ounce bags of coffee - the industry's standard size - selling for at or above $15, or even ...

If plans are approved, it would enable locals and the travelling public to get a coffee-fix all day, every day ...