https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-to-close-250-stores-difficult-decisionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-to-close-250-stores-difficult-decisionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-to-close-250-stores-difficult-decision#u84813Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:50:59 +0000Starbucks is shuttering approximately 250 underperforming stores across North America as part of a restructuring effort. The company announced the move on Thursday, with closures scheduled to begin as early as this week. The cuts represent roughly 1% of the chain's North American locations. While the company described the move as a "difficult decision" intended to support higher-potential stores, the restructuring involves cutting 900 jobs. The United Steelworkers union has condemned the action, claiming the corporation is prioritizing profits over workers.Why it mattersThis mov