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Starbucks to Cut More Than 1,100 Corporate Jobs

Starbucks plans to eliminate 1,100 corporate roles as the coffee chain continues to struggle with falling sales.

The move is part of newly named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol’s efforts to streamline operations. Starbucks also announced it would be removing several “less popular beverages” from its menu. Niccol has previously announced the company would trim roughly 30% of its menu items by the end of the 2025 fiscal year.

“We are simplifying our structure, removing layers and duplication and creating smaller, more nimble teams,” CEO Brian Niccol said in a letter to employees. “Our intent is to operate more efficiently, increase accountability, reduce complexity and drive better integration.”

Starbucks has more than 3,500 corporate employees based at its Sodo headquarters at 2401 Utah Avenue South in Seattle and other regional offices.

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