LAS VEGAS — Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said Wednesday that he "did a cartwheel" in his living room when current Chief Executive Brian Niccol first coined his "back to Starbucks" strategy.

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz made a surprise appearance at the company's Leadership Experience in Las Vegas. Schultz said he "did a cartwheel" when current CEO Brian Niccol coined his "back ...