Businessscore 2457·17 metrosupdated 17m ago

Starbucks to Close 250 Stores in North America Amid Ongoing Restructuring

Starbucks is set to close 250 stores across North America this week as part of a restructuring effort under CEO Brian Niccol. This follows a previous closure of 627 stores last September, with the company citing underperformance and the need for a better customer experience.

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