Cuts announcedMonday 11th May 2026Reported by 2 major outlets
Starbucks to cut 361 jobs
StarbucksCuttingConsumer & retailUS
Starbucks announced layoffs of 300 additional corporate employees and closure of regional offices in Atlanta, Burbank, Chicago and Dallas, following earlier elimination of 61 tech roles in Seattle. Cuts aim to reduce complexity and lower costs.
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- 11th May
GeekWire Major outlet
Starbucks cut 61 technology jobs at its Seattle headquarters, according to a filing.
- 15th May
GeekWire Major outletRe-read, held
Starbucks announced layoffs of 300 additional corporate employees and closure of regional offices in Atlanta, Burbank, Chicago and Dallas, following earlier elimination of 61 tech roles in Seattle. Cuts aim to reduce complexity and lower costs.
- 15th May
The New York Times Major outletRe-read, held
Starbucks announced a reduction of 300 corporate jobs as part of a turnaround initiative.
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