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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says Brian Niccol’s back-to-basics plan will fix slumping sales at the coffee giant

Starbucks’ ex-CEO, Howard Schultz, told Fortune he trusts successor Brian Niccol to revitalize the company. Niccol plans a back-to-basics strategy as the coffee chain faces low sales. Schultz, who served three stints as CEO, said there’s no chance he’ll reprise his role again. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed […]

“A Field Guide to American Houses” at 40: Why This Classic Book Deserves a Place on Your Coffee Table – Architizer Journal

Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. After pitching this article to Architizer’s managing editor, I spent a long time wondering how to approach it — what the “angle” should be. Finding reasons to praise A Field Guide to American Houses was of course not the […]

A No-Handle Coffee Mug for Rock Climbers – Core77

British design collective Ma3t designed this amusing Pinch Hold Mug. It very purposefully lacks a handle, as it’s targeted at rock climbers. “With a Pinch Hold Mug, even when your relaxing with a cuppa, you’ll be getting a little bit stronger.” “These first editions are not graded for difficulty, but […]