Starbucks to Lay Off 900 Workers Amid Store Closures
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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 September 26, 2025.
That is roughly 0.2% of the 383,000 people Starbucks Corporation employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 42 layoff events at Starbucks Corporation since June 2023, including 2,538 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 32 additional events known from news reporting.
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