Why Starbucks Is Closing About 250 Stores In North America

Why Starbucks Is Closing About 250 Stores In North America

Starbucks will close 250 stores, about 1% of its North American cafes, the coffee chain announced Thursday. Under CEO Brian Niccol, Starbucks is revamping its US business, focusing on improving the customer experience. Starbucks expects to close underperforming North American cafes that “do not deliver coffeehouse experiences and the financial performance expected from the brand.” Starbucks…

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Starbucks’ New CEO Shares His Go-To Career Advice: “I Know It’s a Cliche”

Starbucks’ New CEO Shares His Go-To Career Advice: “I Know It’s a Cliche”

Mr Niccol’s “gut instinct” has played a crucial role in his career decisions Brian Niccol, a seasoned executive with a proven track record of turning around troubled companies, has taken the helm at Starbucks. The coffee giant faces mounting pressure from activist investors, unionization efforts, and sluggish sales in its two largest markets. Mr Niccol,…

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