Watch CBS News

CEO: No Sales Drop At Starbucks Following Philly Incident

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The racially-charged incident at a Starbucks in Rittenhouse Square earlier this month made national headlines, but it hasn't affected sales at the coffee chain.

Starbucks reported first-quarter earnings Thursday and executives said they saw no drop off in sales as a result of what happened here in Philadelphia.

2 Black Men Arrested At Starbucks Get Apology From Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Mayor

 

The CEO again Thursday, apologized for the incident in which two black men were arrested.

The company is closing its U.S.  stores on May 29 to conduct racial-bias training for all its workers.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.