Starbucks is reassessing its approach to innovation, recently deciding to halt the deployment of its Siren automated systems in favor of hiring more baristas to enhance customer interactions. CEO Brian Niccol indicated that this shift aims to improve sales and customer experiences as the company faces slowing growth and competition. Starting in May, Starbucks will expand its “Green Apron service model,” focusing on staffing and personal customer touches while continuing to test a new algorithm to reduce wait times in stores and drive-thrus.
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Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer, dies at 87
Singer Connie Francis, celebrated for her 1962 hit "Pretty Little Baby" and other classics, has passed away at 87, as confirmed by her manager Ron Roberts. Francis, who sold over 200 million records worldwide, was the first female artist to achieve a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit at just 21, leaving a lasting legacy in music history. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Singer Connie Francis, famous for her hit song "Pretty Little...
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