Starbucks' strategic pivot in China reflects the complex interplay of market realities and brand strategies, presenting both economic potential and cultural challenges as the company navigates a ...

Starbucks has shortlisted about a dozen firms, including KKR, Boyu, JD.com, and Tencent, to explore investing in its China business, sources said. CEO Brian Niccol said the goal is to expand stores ...

The parties, which include Tencent Holdings and KKR, will get access to Starbucks' China financials so they can craft bids in ...