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Starbucks to close about 250 underperforming stores by week's end

Company says closures will streamline operations and help return to stronger growth; unions say workers lacked input.

Published Sep 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Starbucks is closing approximately 250 underperforming stores across North America by week’s end, a move the company says is necessary to streamline operations and return to strong growth.