Starbucks (coffee chain)Xīngbākè星巴克to lay off workers / layoffscáiyuán裁员300 people300 rén300人and / alsobìng并to close / to shut downguānbì关闭several / multipleduō gè多个regionalqūyù区域officebàngōngshì办公室。
May 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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BusinessStarbucks Cuts 300 Corporate Jobs and Closes Multiple Regional Offices
Starbucks announced approximately 300 corporate layoffs and the closure of multiple regional support offices, the third round of job cuts since CEO Brian Niccol took the helm.
Starbucks announced May 15 layoffs of approximately 300 U.S. corporate employees. The affected employees primarily came from marketing, human resources, and supply chain departments. The layoffs do not affect coffee shop staff. Starbucks is also closing regional offices in Chicago, Atlanta, and Burbank, California. Most affected employees will transition to remote work. This marks the third round of layoffs since CEO Brian Niccol took office. The company stated these measures will help restore profitability and growth.
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