Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan's Berjaya Food reported a record net loss, as the operator of U.S. coffee chain Starbucks in Malaysia lost customers amid protests linked to the Gaza conflict.
Starbucks (SBUX -0.27%) is a globally recognized brand thanks to its ubiquitous presence. It has 17,230 stores in the U.S. and a jaw-dropping 41,097 in total across the world.
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Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX, ETR:SRB) is currently seeking bids for a stake in its China business, with the potential valuation of this unit reaching up to $10 billion, according to a Reuters report. China represents Starbucks' largest market outside the US, contributing more than 8% of the company's global revenue.
Starbucks has asked a short-listed group of potential bidders to submit non-binding bids for a stake in its China business within the next two weeks, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
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