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Starbucks Corporation Announces Dozens of Layoffs in Seattle

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
36
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jun 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Seattle, WA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Starbucks has announced that it will lay off approximately 36 employees in Seattle this summer. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort as the company seeks to streamline operations. The decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the retail sector, which have prompted many companies to reevaluate their workforce needs. Starbucks has not specified the departments affected by these layoffs, but the cuts are expected to take place in the coming weeks. This move reflects the company's response to changing market conditions and aims to enhance operational efficiency.

Starbucks Corporation cut 36 jobs as of June 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 43 layoff events at Starbucks Corporation since June 2023, affecting a combined 14,005 employees.

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43
EVENTS TRACKED
26K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 12, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 4, 2026