US EditionStarbucks to close stores, cut 900 jobs in $1B restructuring
Starbucks plans to close about 1% of North American stores and cut 900 corporate jobs as part of a $1 billion effort to reverse six quarters of sales decline.
- Starbucks will close about 1% of its U.S. locations and cut 900 jobs as part of its restructuring strategy, according to CEO Brian Niccol.
- Niccol mentioned that some stores are closing due to an inability to create expected environments or a lack of financial performance.
- Starbucks aims to uplift over 1,000 locations while it plans to close 80 to 90 'Pick Up' stores across more than 20 states.
- The company projects a cost of about $1 billion due to these changes, which is part of its strategy to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
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Starbucks to Cut 900 Jobs, Shutter Underperforming Stores
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Starbucks to Cut 900 Jobs, Shutter Underperforming Stores Starbucks will eliminate approximately 900 jobs and close underperforming stores in North America as part of corporate restructuring efforts, the company announced on Sept. 25. Since taking over in 2024, CEO Brian Niccol has been overhauling operations to revitalize the brand. The overhaul includes a “Back to Starbucks” strategy, …
These layoffs add to the 1,100 announced last February by the fall in sales
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