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The name of the game at Starbucks lately has been Speed. To some customers, grabbing a drink has

felt more like a conveyor belt than visiting a favorite cafe.

But the CEO is now questioning that strategy because Starbucks sales are down according to recent financial earnings.

We need to fundamentally change our recent strategy.

Back to Starbucks is that fundamental change. That's new Starbucks CEO,

Brian Nicol. In a minute, we'll hear from some of our listeners about why they've stopped going to

Starbucks and talk with Puget Sound Business Journal reporter Joey Thompson about the company's next

pivot. But first, here's what's coming up this week.

Seattle readers have a beautiful new space to visit today. The Green Lake Library reopens with a party at 10 a.m. today after 20 months of renovations. It's going to be

loud in the library for today. There's live music, tours from the architect, and a pop-up bookstore

until noon. The Green Lake Branch is a historical landmark. It first opened in 1910. And if you plan

to visit the islands this winter, get ready if you want to reserve a ferry

spot, reservations open at 10 a.m. tomorrow for the Anacortis San Juan Islands and Port Towns

and Coopville routes. A reservation is not a ticket onto the ferry. You have to buy that

separately, but Washdot strongly recommends people reserve a

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