Daijiworld Media Network – Seattle

Seattle, Sep 26: Global coffee giant Starbucks has announced plans to lay off approximately 900 non-retail employees and close several stores in the US and Canada as part of a strategic turnaround effort. The company will notify impacted employees early Friday, with store closures to follow in the coming days.

In a letter to employees, CEO Brian Niccol explained that a review of Starbucks locations revealed many were underperforming financially or failing to meet customer expectations. “Each year, we open and close coffeehouses for a variety of reasons, from financial performance to lease expirations. This is a more significant action that we understand will impact partners and customers. Our coffeehouses are centres of the community, and closing any l

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