The new design is part of Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” plan, which is not about reverting ... To help create a coffee house atmosphere, the brand reintroduced condiment bars, ceramic and glass mugs ...

In Starbucks (SBUX ... on to describe stores with better design, separating mobile ordering from the cafe experience, as well as a redesigned espresso bar that “adds a sense of theater.” ...

For instance, Starbucks is testing new store designs at "select locations across the U.S.," Niccol said. At the same time, stores have brought back condiment bars and serving in-store coffee in ...