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Starbucks cuts 224 Seattle jobs as $2bn cost overhaul nears completion
Starbucks is eliminating 224 Seattle-linked corporate positions, including around 120 employees who declined relocation to Nashville and 104 roles tied largely to coffeehouse design, as Brian Niccol’s $2 billion cost programme continues despite accelerating U.S. comparable-store sales and stronger margins.
September 1, 2026
Starbucks lifts FY26 guidance after Q2 beat, SBUX gains 5% as US transactions return for second straight quarter
Starbucks called the turn in its turnaround. North America margin still slipped 170bps. The harder question is whether ticket can hold without discounts.
April 29, 2026