Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain is committed to bargaining in good faith with the union that represents many of its baristas, as the two sides work to craft a labor deal.

Starbucks' growth potential is limited by its already extensive global footprint and competitive market. See why I reiterate my hold rating on SBUX stock.

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jim Gillies and host Ricky Mulvey discuss: The situation that Niccol is coming into at Starbucks. Why previous leadership at the coffee giant didn't work out. A sporting goods retailer that may have reached the bottom.