It's been over 70 days since the Israel-Hamas war began this year, impacting many individuals and brands. Among them, Starbucks faces significant backlash, with the ongoing call for its boycott.
Due to the Israel-Hamas war, numerous pro-Palestinian individuals are advocating for a boycott of Starbucks on social media.
Reports suggest this boycott has affected the company's sales.
CEO Laxman Narasimhan addressed the issue on the company's website (December 19), condemning violence, hate, misinformation, and weaponized speech related to various conflicts.
He mentioned that protestors have been influenced by misrepresentations on social media about the brand's stance.
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To trace the origins of the dispute, we need to look back a few months to the beginning of the conflict.
At the start of the conflict, some Starbucks Workers United (a union representing Starbucks baristas) and related local union branches showed solidarity with Palestinians through social media posts.
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What are your thoughts on the brand?
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It's been over 70 days since the Israel-Hamas war began this year, impacting many individuals and brands. Among them, Starbucks faces significant backlash, with the ongoing call for its boycott.
Due to the Israel-Hamas war, numerous pro-Palestinian individuals are advocating for a boycott of Starbucks on social media.
Reports suggest........
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