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Starbucks' sales continue to rise, and its digital platforms continue to grow, but none of these initiatives are enough to escape the challenges created or worsened by the pandemic — high inflation, supply chain shortages and staffing challenges. The Seattle-based coffeehouse chain, the world's largest restaurant company by revenue, announced Tuesday (Feb. 1) its financial […]
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