Starbucks to close 250 stores this week — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-to-close-250-stores-this-weekContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Starbucks to close 250 North American stores this weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-to-close-250-stores-this-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-to-close-250-stores-this-week#u85635Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:45:18 +0000Starbucks will close approximately 250 underperforming stores across North America this week. The company described the move as a "difficult decision" aimed at shutting locations that are not delivering results. This action marks the second wave of closures under Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol. Affected sites include locations in Bloomfield, Mankato, and Bemidji, as well as stores in Oregon and Washington. The company announced the plan on Thursday, targeting sites that fail to meet performance standards.Why it mattersCEO Brian Niccol joined the company in 2024 and is overseeing a str