The Latest Breaking News from Starbucks

Plans for new Starbucks in Scottish town blocked

Plans to build a new Starbucks in the car park of aTesco store were narrowly rejected by Falkirk councillors

The National (Scotland) · May 21

US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year to fight labor unions, report finds

Critics say employers spend money hiring union-avoidance consultants and lawyers while not investing in workers

The Guardian - US · May 20

Starbucks Korea head fired after 'Tank Day' promotion sparks public uproar

SEOUL - The head of Starbucks Korea has been ‌fired after a marketing campaign sparked public outrage and boycott calls for evoking painful memories of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.

Bangkok Post · May 20

Starbucks Korea CEO dismissed over ad evoking massacre of pro-democracy protesters

‘Tank Day’ event causes outrage with ‘malicious mockery’ of deadly crackdown during dictatorship era

The Guardian - UK · May 18

Starbucks Layoffs: What to Know About the Latest SBUX Job Cuts

Starbucks stock inched higher on Friday as management announced layoffs and the closure of regional offices. TD Cowen recommends buying SBUX shares at current levels.

Barchart · May 18

Starbucks Layoffs: Coffee Giant Axing 300 Corporate Jobs and Closing Regional Offices in Major Turnaround

Starbucks is cutting 300 corporate jobs and closing regional offices as part of a turnaround strategy, focusing on streamlining operations while investing in café improvements and staff hiring.

International Business Times UK · May 17

Starbucks to open first corporate office in India for tech jobs

Starbucks is establishing its first corporate technology office in India, aiming for fiscal year 2027 to bring outsourced roles in-house and reduce costs. This move is part of a broader strategy to cut $2 billion in expenses and decrease reliance on external service providers, following recent layoffs and a shift…

The Economic Times · May 16

Starbucks lays off 300 office staff

Some 2,300 corporate employees have been let go in three rounds of layoffs since February 2025

The Independent UK · May 15

Starbucks To Cut Hundreds Of Corporate Jobs As Part Of Push To 'Return The Company to Durable Profitable Growth'

Starbucks announced on Friday that it will cut 300 corporate jobs in the U.S. and shut down some regional support offices as part of a push to "return the company to durable, profitable growth."

International Business Times · May 15

Starbucks to cut 61 technology jobs in Seattle

Starbucks is making headlines with the announcement of 61 tech job reductions at its Seattle HQ, signaling a pivotal phase in the company’s transformation journey. These layoffs align with an overarching strategy to sharpen focus on elevating customer experiences and driving revenue growth. This decision comes after prior restructuring efforts,…

The Economic Times · May 11