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1. Starbucks boss resigns (for a second time) Howard Schultz is to step down as Starbucks chief executive, again. He first left the CEO position (after running the company since 1987) in 2000, but took the helm again in 2008 to steer the global coffee chain through the financial crisis. This time, Schultz will remain chairman of the board. 2. Burberry rejects Coach bids..

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