Starbucks is moving to shutter 1% of its stores and lay off nearly 1,000 employees as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan to make its business more profitable.
After posting sales declines for six consecutive quarters, the coffee chain is making cuts to prioritize long-term growth. CEO Brian Niccol announced the news in a company-wide memo on Thursday.
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