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Starbucks Announces Dozens of Layoffs in Seattle This Summer

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
36
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jun 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Seattle, WA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Starbucks Corporation has announced layoffs affecting dozens of employees in Seattle, with approximately 36 positions being eliminated. These layoffs are part of the company's seasonal adjustments as it prepares for the summer months. The decision reflects ongoing operational changes within the company, although specific reasons for the layoffs were not detailed. This move is indicative of Starbucks' efforts to streamline its workforce in response to fluctuating demand. The layoffs are expected to take effect in early June 2023.

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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Consumer Cyclical
43
EVENTS TRACKED
26K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED MAY 13, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 14, 2026