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Starbucks isn't giving up on its China dream

Starbucks isn't giving up on its China dream and is seeking a helping hand to run its stores there. CEO Brian Niccol said in an earnings call on Tuesday that the Seattle-based coffee chain is looking for a local partner to manage its stores in China. The country is Starbucks' second-largest market after the US, and has seen sales stagnate in recent quarters.He said Starbucks is evaluating a pool of 20 interested parties who wish to partner with it. "What this is about is how do we ensure that the Starbuck ...