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Starbucks to Lay Off 900 Workers Amid Store Closures

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
900
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: North America.

Department affected: non-retail.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Starbucks Corporation has announced that it will lay off 900 workers as part of a broader turnaround plan that includes the closure of hundreds of stores. This decision comes as the company seeks to restructure its operations and improve profitability. The layoffs are part of a strategic move to adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences. While specific locations and departments affected by the layoffs were not detailed, the company is focusing on streamlining its workforce to enhance efficiency. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately as part of the company's ongoing adjustments.

Starbucks Corporation cut 900 jobs affecting its non-retail team as of October 1, 2023.

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

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Starbucks CorporationSBUX
Consumer Cyclical
43
EVENTS TRACKED
26K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025